Shinola: American Assembly in a Globalized Market

In the landscape of modern manufacturing—where outsourcing is the norm and “Made in China” dominates product labels—one brand has made a calculated bet on domestic assembly: Shinola. Founded in 2011 and based in Detroit, Michigan, Shinola has built its reputation on assembling watches, leather goods, and other lifestyle products in the United States. Its stated mission is as much about job creation and urban revitalization as it is about selling luxury goods. But in an age of global supply chains and skeptical consumers, how American is Shinola? Continue reading

Traverse City Whiskey

It’s Friday! You made it to the end of the week, might be time for a drink? If so, be sure you are getting something that is American Made! In the realm of fine spirits, Traverse City Whiskey Co. is a name that resonates with the smooth blend of tradition and innovation. As an independent and family-owned operation, this company exhibits the best of American whiskey production. Continue reading

Silent Call

The phone rings. There is a knock at the door. The smoke alarm is going off. For most of us, we are immediately aware of what is happening simply due to our senses. However, if you have difficulties hearing or seeing you may not be aware of the situation. Silent Call is an American company that has created solutions for this exact scenario. Continue reading

Sister Bees

Dealing with chapped lips every fall reminds us all of the need for some quality lip balm. Not to mention the other personal care items that help us get through every day! If you are like us and you prefer to stick with American Made quality products, check out Sister Bees. Based in Michigan they produce personal care and wellness products along with candles and honey & wax items. Continue reading

Stormy Kromer

Necessity is the mother of invention, as they say. That holds true for Stormy Kromer and their iconic wool cap. It all started with a cap. George “Stormy” Kromer, a semi-pro baseball player and railroad engineer, kept losing his hat on the train. He asked his wife, Ida, to sew an earband on his favorite ball cap to keep his ears warm and the hat snug. It worked. Continue reading

Tattler Lids

We have featured products for canning before so we are hoping you are already doing that. And if you are, we are betting you might be needing some new or extra lids, yes? Tattler Lids produces exactly that. American Made reusable canning lids. The Tattler Lids are slightly different than conventional canning lids: Tattler Lids do require a bit of variation from conventional metal lids. Being a two piece combination with a rubber gasket ring, Tattler Lids must remain a bit loose during processing in order for the jar to vent the pressure that has built in the jar during processing. Continue reading

H2 Saddles

If you are one of the hunters among us who prefer using a saddle while hunting from a tree, give H2 Saddles a look. H2 Saddles produces American Made hunting saddles and accessories. Unsure what a hunting saddle is? Want to learn a bit more? Check out the video that H2 Saddles produced just for folks looking for more information: H2 Saddles offers a few variations depending on what you are looking for. The Slingshot 2.0, the Hotshot and one designed for the female hunters: the Pink Out Slingshot. Continue reading

Grace USA

If you have followed along here for any length of time, you know that we love American Made Tools. We’ve featured quite a few tool companies, such as Chapman MFG, Wright Tool, ChannelLock and Safety Seal. Today we are adding another American Made Tool company: Grace USA. Grace USA creates tools for several specific areas of use: Gunsmith Tools Woodworking Tools Industrial Tools Military Tools Mechanics Tools They also offer Home & Gift tool kits. Continue reading

Bk Outdoors

Much of the country is currently in the middle of the main hunting season for the year. You’ll see folks out in the woods almost everywhere you go this time of year. The hunting world is one of gear. Archery hunting has specific needs. Rifle hunting has specific needs. What if you could find yourself American Made products for the hunters in your life? You can. Continue reading

Uncle Goose

Education is one of the most important things in the world. What better way to get your young ones started on the path of learning than with some American Made educational toys? This is what you will find from Uncle Goose. When you open a new set of Uncle Goose blocks, you get a rush. You smell the wood. You get a flashback. You’re a child again. You might find yourself wondering: “How high can I stack these? Can I spell my name with all different color letters? What happens if I press modeling clay into the embossed sides?” Continue reading