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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 REP Industries R.E.P. Industries, Inc. (REP) was acquired by Richard E. Penniman in 1967. At that time the company manufactured filters, checkwriters and miscellaneous house ware products. Richard Penniman was trained as an accountant (Lehigh University) and as an attorney (University of Pennsylvania). Richard had worked in the construction industry, and as a controller for a large printer. One of his dreams was to start a family business which he could pass on to his sons. In 1989 Richard passed the business on to his oldest son Craig and his younger brother Scott. Craig retired in 1994 after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Scott continued on as President of REP Industries. ISO 9001 2000 Registered KemaIn July of 2000 R.E.P. Industries achieved certification as an ISO 9001 corporation. ISO is an internationally recognized quality standard, and with this certification R.E.P. became one of a small number of binder manufacturers who are certified. Mission Statement: REP is a manufacturing corporation formed in 1967. The corporation exists to serve three groups of people: Customers, Employees and Shareholders. REP provides its customers with high quality products and excellent service. The employees and shareholders recognize that customer satisfaction is the key to the ongoing success of the company. REP is committed to providing a fair opportunity for its employees to earn a living and to grow within the company. The corporation is also committed to providing a safe and comfortable working environment. Beyond compliance with existing laws, REP is committed to creating caring communities within the work place where employee concerns can be heard and adequately addressed. REP is a privately held family corporation. Its shareholders expect and deserve a fair return on their investment including preservation of capital and overall growth. Quality Policy Statement: R.E.P. Industries Inc. (REP)recognizes the importance of quality to the achievement of its overall goals and mission Our customers expect and deserve superior quality in our products and services.We are committed to responding to our customers' needs in a comprehensive and organized way. We will work to create an environment in which all of our employees are involved in attaining quality and ultimate customer satisfaction. The responsibility for quality is a universal one, and we expect our employees to act together as a team to promote quality. Our suppliers will also be involved in ensuring that our raw materials and services meet quality standards. We will use our quality goals as a yardstick with which to measure vendor performance. REP will work to improve quality on an ongoing basis. The quality program will ultimately benefit all of the parties involved in ensuring its success. |
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