About Us
Who We Are
Acorn Pierco is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of high-quality beekeeping equipment based in Chino, California. We proudly serve the beekeeping and agricultural industries — shipping products across the U.S., Canada, and worldwide.
The One-Piece Plastic Frame
In 1977, a California beekeeper and inventor named Paul Pierce grew frustrated with the inefficiency and fragility of wooden frames and wax foundations. Constantly repairing broken equipment, he asked himself a simple but revolutionary question:
“Why not make the frame and foundation all in one, out of a durable material that can withstand the rigors of commercial beekeeping?”
Paul teamed up with plastics specialist Edward Fleming, and together they engineered the first-ever plastic beekeeping frame — the original Pierco one-piece frame.
That invention changed the industry forever, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and reliability.
Creation of Acorn Pierco
Pierco, best known for inventing the world’s first one-piece plastic frame and drone comb frame, set the standard for modern beekeeping equipment. The original Pierco product line combined innovation, precision manufacturing, and decades of beekeeping experience.
In 2026, Pierco joined forces with Acorn Beekeeping Equipment to form a new company, Acorn Pierco. Acorn Beekeeping Equipment brought more than a decade of experience manufacturing plastic bee frames to the table. Backed by the resources of family-owned company Morris Group International, Acorn Pierco offers more opportunities to serve beekeepers large and small.
Our Offerings
From our groundbreaking plastic frames and foundations to a wide range of wooden boxes and frames, protective wear, feeders, supplements, and extraction equipment, Acorn Pierco provides everything today’s beekeepers need to thrive in the field and in the apiary.
We take pride in delivering American-made quality, reliable inventory, and unmatched customer service. We continue the legacy of innovation and trust that started with one beekeeper’s vision.