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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 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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