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The Tip is 'Where They're Proud' I recently saw an ad in our local newspaper for a big box home improvement store. Their newspaper ad had USA made products and American flags all over it. Several weeks later, I checked the ad again and sure enough they were still advertising their American made products. It was obvious they are proud to carry products Made in America. Their competitors made no mention of things Made in America. I have been to this store and asked what products are made in the USA? A clerk told me they primarily carry imports. Obviously they are not proud. I now realize you can buy many Made in the USA building supplies, including tools Made in USA and appliances Made in USA., in stores that are proud to carry brands Made in the USA. Here is another example of a store proudly carrying products Made in the USA. I was shopping for men's shoes in a local department store when I tried on three different pairs of shoes. I couldn't decide which pair I wanted so I went out on a limb and asked the clerk, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman said "yes they are" so I asked, "Do you have any Made in America shoes like these?". To my surprise he said, with GREAT PRIDE, "yes sir, we have a whole line of Made In USA shoes". He brought me 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. Looking for companies that are PROUD is simple and can have a great impact on our country. I encourage you to try this some time- just ask. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that all of us will benefit from. 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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