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Why does Made in the USA matter to your business?

Setting aside the geo-political and patriotic factors, there are valid business reasons for choosing to work with an American manufacturer:

  • Easier Communication
    It's easier (and faster) to get things done and you don't have to stay up all night to exchange ideas.

  • Faster Delivery Time
    Container ships (and the ports) take a long time. Express options are very expensive.

  • Predictable Cost
    Unless you're an importing expert, you won't know your final product cost until you get all the bills (and there will be a lot of them!)

  • Quality
    Importing is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get. Prototyping and quality verification is much easier with a domestic manufacturer.

  • May be Required
    Many government agencies and facilities require products to be Made (or significantly transformed) in the USA.