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The Tip is 'Watch What You Eat' While in the grocery store recently I noticed that the apples were from South America. Next to South American apples were a bin of apples labeled Made in USA. I decided to go with the Made in America apples since they were US grown. Always remember the Big Secret- buying more American made products helps put Americans back to work. It will guide you to food you will want to eat that is grown with US labor. If you just take a moment to look and think before you buy, it is likely you will find what you are looking for. Also, be careful because sometimes labels are not what they seem. Some companies use the letters USA to fool you into thinking they are American products. Trust only those products that literally claim their country of origin. Look for labeling like: Product of USA, Made in USA, Grown in USA, or other definitive markings. And last, when you begin the journey of purposely identifying American products keep in mind that it may take a little time but the more you look the easier it becomes. You will start to remember which brands are made in the USA and which aren't. This knowledge makes it easy and will accumulate over time. Some food items are not grown in the USA and you will learn that too. The Big Secret tells us we don't need to purchase everything from USA manufacturers just a little more than we are accustom to. If you can average $200 a month more on domestic purchases than you otherwise would it adds up fast. $2,400 a year is equivalent to 7 MILLION new American jobs. We believe that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Northern Pipe Located in Fargo, ND, Northern Pipe Products is proud to supply PVC pipe to the municipal water, rural water, wastewater, well casing, plumbing and irrigation markets throughout the Midwestern United States and Canada. Since 1979, Northern Pipe Products has focused on manufacturing the highest quality PVC pipe while providing a level of service second to none. Northern Pipe Products manufactures the following PVC pipe products: AWWA C900 Water Distribution Pipe (4 ? 12 diameter) AWWA C905 Water Transmission Pipe (14 ? 24 diameter) ASTM D-3034 Sewer Pipe (4 ? 15 diameter) ASTM F-679 Sewer Pipe (18 ? 24 diameter) ASTM D-2241 IPS Pressure Pipe (3/4 ? 12 diameter) ASTM D-1785 Schedule 40 Pressure Pipe (3/4 ? 12 diameter) ASTM F-480 Well Casing Pipe (2 ? 16 diameter) ASTM D-2665 Drain, Waste, Vent Pipe (1 ? ? 12 diameter) ASTM D-2729 Drainage Pipe (4 and 6 diameter) ASTM F-758 Highway Underdrain Pipe (4 and 6 diameter) All products are manufactured and tested to the applicable standards and specifications defined by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and/or ASTM. In addition to Northern Pipe's vigorous internal quality assurance procedures, Northern Pipe Products is listed by the following nationally recognized third-party testing agencies. These agencies routinely inspect the Northern Pipe Products plant and test finished pipe. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Factory Mutual (FM) Canadian Standards Association (CSA) International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). Northern Pipe Products is a Varistar Company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation. Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) is publicly traded on the NASDAQ. |
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