North
American
Bear CO.

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The North American Bear CO specialize in some very cute and cuddly bear and animal designs.

A brief history of
The North American Bear CO.

Nearly 30 years ago, North American Bear Company began as a creative business enterprise of a new mother Barbara Isenberg whilst starting a family in New York City in the mid 1970’s.
Her desire to find a teddy bear with the nostalgic charm of an antique toy and a contemporary sense of whimsy for her own small son prompted the start of a toy company creating unique, high quality plush bears that would appeal to both children and adults alike.
In 1978, after perfecting a variety of sample bears, assembling a sales force and locating a small NY factory to produce bears, Barbara teamed up with her brother, Paul Levy, a Chicago-based lawyer and real estate developer, to form North American Bear Company, Inc.
Barbara continues as the company’s Creative Director, running the New York Studio in the heart of Manhattan’s toy district where she and the closely knit design and production team develop each season’s rich and varied collections.

Paul Levy serves as CEO in the company’s corporate headquarters in Chicago, managing the administrative, financial and warehousing aspects of the business.

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