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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 Cerro Flow Products Our focus and direction is to be the most market driven, customer-focused, low cost provider of high quality flow control products to the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and industrial markets. A Company Rich In Tradition Since the company began in 1908, Cerro has always maintained its pioneering spirit. From the early days of smelting brass ingots to becoming one of the innovators in the production and handling of copper tubing worldwide, Cerro has been an industry leader. Today, Cerro is embarking on a new journey. While we maintain our focus on a tradition of copper, we will expand into additional product lines that fit with the markets we serve. Reflecting this change, Cerro Copper is now Cerro Flow Products LLC. Our expertise as a manufacturer of copper tubing has enabled us to grow into a full-service company. In this role, Cerro Flow Products LLC is proud to offer the strength and reliability of a trusted name as we begin our expansion into new flow product solutions. To help you stay ahead of the competition, we look forward to providing you with the highest-quality, competitively-priced products and value-added services now and in the future. We're Cerro Flow Products LLC ? the trusted brand for over 100 years. 1908 ? Founded as L.J. Cohen Co., dealers in scrap iron and other metals. 1920s ? Renamed Lewin Metals, the company experimented with electrolysis, the refining process to make purer grades of copper. 1927 ? Lewin Metals built its own electrolytic refinery in Sauget, Illinois. 1939 ? After merging with the G. Mathes Co. to become Lewin-Mathes Co., the company built its first copper tube mill. 1940s ? As the U.S. entered World War II, Lewin-Mathes made parts for projectiles, tube for cargo and combat ships and other war products. 1957 ? Lewin-Mathes Co. became part of Cerro de Pasco Corp., which financed construction of the present mill in Sauget, Illinois. 1962 ? State-of-the-art extrusion press begins new era in copper tube production. 1975 ? Cerro Copper Products Co. becomes part of The Marmon Group of companies, an international association of more than 100 companies that operate independently within diverse business sectors. 1981 ? Cerro opens Shelbina, Missouri plant for the production of precision, thin-wall copper tube for the OEM industry. 1996 ? One of the only continuous billet casting facilities in the U.S., Cerro Copper Casting opens in Mexico, Missouri. Later that year, Cerro adds plant in Bossier City, Louisiana. 2004 ? Cerro Copper consolidates its operating companies under the name Cerro Flow Products LLC. The new structure is designed to ensure that customers receive industry-leading customer service, enhanced transaction efficiencies and new innovations in flow product solutions. 2007 ? Cerro commissions a Research and Development Center focusing on heat transfer technology, new products and innovation. 2008 ? Cerro installs an automated state-of-the-art manufacturing cell for its cleaned and capped products. 2008 ? Cerro celebrates 100 years of providing excellent service and solutions to its valued customers. 2009 ? Cerro opens a new facility in Vinita Park, Missouri, dedicated to the manufacturing of line sets. For more information contact: Cerro Flow Products LLC Corporate Headquarters P.O. Box 66800 St. Louis, MO 63166-6800 Toll-free: 1-888-237-7611 Phone: 618-337-6000 Fax: 618-337-6958 E-Mail: sales@cerroflow.com |
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