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The Tip is 'Ask Before You Buy' I went to a department store for a pair of dress shoes recently. The clerk helped me with three different pairs that I tried on. 'The Big Secret' was on the forefront of my mind so I asked, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman responded that they were in fact imported. "Do you have any Made In America shoes like these?" I asked. To my surprise he said, "We have a whole line of Made In USA shoes." I was able to purchase the same color and style with the Made In USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty and were more comfortable. It's amazing how often this simple Made in US question yields unexpected and often times pleasant results. I now ask this question regularly, whereas before I would not have thought to ask for a Made in America alternative. More often than not, I can find a Made in America product of higher quality and at the same, or slightly higher price. Asking the question is so simple and can make a positive impact, in both the short and long term. Try it sometime. If you are like me, you may be surprised with how many Made in US products are out there. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that benefits many. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Cooper B Line Eaton's B-Line Business is a global manufacturer of support systems and enclosure solutions for engineered facility subsystem applications. Our solutions and services are designed to help improve efficiency and safety during installation with maximum return on investment. With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East, we are poised to support customers globally with product solutions for the commercial, industrial, oil and gas, mining, data centers, utility and OEM markets. Since 1967, the B-Line business began as a division of Brinkley Company in Wright City, Missouri, circa 1956, manufacturing cable trays and ladders for the commercial and industrial market. In 1969, as industrial product demands grew, the B-Line business relocated to its present headquarter location in Highland, Illinois. In 1971, the B-Line business became a subsidiary of Sigma Chemical. In 1980, we continued to expanded production to include pipe fasteners, expanding again in 1990 with manufacturing of spring steel fasteners. In 2000, the B-Line business became a stand-alone division of Cooper Industries, plc, adding strength to Cooper's electronics and telecommunications offering. In 2007, the B-Line business acquired GS Metals, a leading manufacturer of safety grating systems, bolted framing (strut systems), ladder and wire basket cable tray. With the acquisition of TOLCO in 2011, the B-Line business broadened its seismic bracing solutions for non-structural systems for institutional and infrastructure commercial construction projects. In November 2012, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc. The 2012 revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton is a power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global technology leader, Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. Eaton and Cooper United Brochure |
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