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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 Vermettlifts Vermette Machine Company Inc. was established in 1947. The one and only employee, Howard H Vermette, was owner, product designer and manager. The first product was a power pipe threading machine, used by hardware stores and the plumbing trade. Our first location was in a 20 ft. x 30 ft. garage with a second floor. In 1952 we moved into a 50 ft. x 50 ft. one story building. At that time the business was incorporated. Today after many additions to the building, it now covers 42,000 sq. ft. From the original pipe threading machine manufactured, we changed to a portable electric power drive for the plumbing trade. later, copper tubing and plastic pipe began to replace a large percentage of threaded steel pipe, thus reducing the market for these products. Our present products, since 1962 are hand operated fork lifts for lifting and installation of materials used by heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing and general contractors in commercial and industrial buildings. Howard ran the company until the time of his death in 1984, his wife Floy ran the company until the time of her death in 1999. Today the company is proudly owned and operated by the employees. Sales are in all 50 of the United States and in 53 foreign countries. |
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