Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
From 1952 to 1954 as M. Girard Rubber Products. From 1954 to the present as Girard Rubber Corporation.
What is your primary product or service?
High-precision molded rubber goods, molded plastic components, and we have also developed complete finished products ready for sale by our customers via retail chains.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We are a family firm, started by Michael Girard in 1952 under a previous name. He was a specialist in international trade.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We specialize in custom-manufactured products designed to customers' requirements rather than forcing them to purchase what we produce.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our primary location is in Elmsford, New York. We also have a subsidiary in Hong Kong.
Provide detailed directions to your location
See Google Maps or Yahoo Maps. We are not a retail or wholesale store, so our customers do not typically come here.
What type of payments do you accept?
Checks, cable drafts, etc. We cannot accept credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
Worldwide.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Jesse Girard, President
What are your hours of operation?
Standard business hours.