P. E. Guerin
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Decorative hardware manufacturing |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Founder | Pierre Emmanuel Guerin |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Andrew F. Ward (current manager) |
| Products | Decorative hardware |
P.E. Guerin (; formally known as P.E. Guerin, Inc.) holds the distinction of being the longest-standing decorative hardware manufacturer in the United States and is the sole foundry situated within New York City. Founded in 1857 by the French immigrant Pierre Emmanuel Guerin, the company has maintained continuous operations at its Greenwich Village site since 1892. It continues to be a family-operated business, currently managed by Andrew F. Ward, the founder’s great-nephew, now in its fifth generation.
History
Pierre Emmanuel Guerin, a native of Brittany, France, arrived in New York City in 1852 when he was 19 years old. Five years later, he launched Bertheley & Guerin, which served as the forerunner to the present-day firm, focusing on metal craftsmanship.
The company moved to its current address at 23–25 Jane Street in Greenwich Village in 1892, where it still operates today. P.E. Guerin remains Manhattan’s only active foundry and continues to be managed as a family-owned business.