Jamestown Plastics
Plastic gets a bad rap sometimes, but the truth is that well-made, purpose-built plastic components are everywhere in your daily life -- protecting the medical devices that keep people alive, holding the parts in your car door panel in place, and packaging the products on store shelves across the country. Somebody has to make all of that. In western New York, a third-generation family company has been doing it better than almost anyone for over six decades. Continue reading
Columbia Marking Tools
Every product that rolls off an American assembly line has one thing in common: somewhere along the way, it got marked. A serial number stamped into the metal. A part number impressed into the plastic. A manufacturer logo rolled onto a steel bar. Marking is how American industry keeps track of what it builds, proves where it came from, and holds itself accountable to quality standards. For more than 65 years, Columbia Marking Tools has been the company American manufacturers trust to do exactly that. Continue reading
UnionWear: American-Made Bulk Products You Can Count On
At a time when so much manufacturing has moved overseas, UnionWear stands firmly committed to producing goods right here in the United States. From bags and caps to apparel and accessories, everything they make is crafted domestically with a focus on durability, ethical labor, and dependable supply. For businesses looking to source products in volume, UnionWear offers something increasingly rare: American-made bulk production at scale. That means you don’t have to choose between quality and quantity, you can have both, while supporting U.S. workers and industry. Continue reading
Skydio
Ever heard of an American Made drone? We hadn't either. Actually, we were convinced they didn't exist. Thankfully, we were wrong. Skydio is an American company that designs, assembles and supports it's drones from right here in the United States. We take our responsibility as America's leading drone manufacturer seriously. We design, assemble, and support our products in the U.S. We develop our software in-house and source our processors from U.S. companies. That enables us to provide a high level of supply chain security and serve as a trusted partner to government customers. The result is a homegrown aircraft that reflects the best of American innovation, trustworthiness, and craftsmanship. Continue reading
Steel Lighting Company
Over the years we have found one of the harder areas stick to our "Buy American" mantra is when shopping for house items. So many companies these days farm out production to wherever they can get the lowest price for labor. More often than not producing an end product that comes nowhere near meeting the standards that many of us desire. Then we found Steel Lighting Company and their awesome American Made lighting products. Continue reading
Merrow Knits
In an industry often criticized for its environmental footprint and fast-paced production cycles, Merrow Knits has positioned itself as a game-changer. The company's approach to textile manufacturing centers around sustainability, innovation, and quality, making it a notable player in the evolving landscape of the apparel industry. Merrow Knits is backed by more than a century of experience in textile manufacturing. Building on its long history, the company has honed its expertise in knitting and has developed unique methods that set it apart from competitors. This blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation serves as the backbone for Merrow Knits' approach to textile manufacturing. Continue reading
Condition 1
A few years ago we were in the market for a robust hard case. We looked at all the typical options but came across Condition 1 and found what we were looking for. We ended up with the 55" Long Case and it has absolutely done the job we needed it to do. It holds what we need, was easy to customize the internal foam, has wheels and multiple handles. What more could we want? Continue reading
Package Right
Every so often we stumble across a company that does something we would never have thought of. That is the case today with Package Right. Package Right is a manufacture that produces jigsaw puzzles and board games for other companies. Have a great idea for a jigsaw puzzle but you aren't sure how to get them produced? Talk to Package Right and chances are they will have you covered. Continue reading