If you see a half dressed man wondering the streets, that would be me because I cannot find any American made clothes or shoes any more. Speaking of building, even the nails at the big box stores are made in China. You may still be able to buy shingles made in the USA. As a veteran (retired Coast Guard) I have for years tried to buy USA. I stay clear of WalMart because it is nothing but a Chinese outlet. I endorse USA made products and USA wild caught and farm raised seafood. Support Americans for America, please.

I agree with everyone to buy products manufactured in the U.S. However, I do need to point out that the legal requirements for Country of Origin markings are very complicated and often hide the fact that much of the product may be manufactured elsewhere and perhaps only the final process, or a given fraction of the "value added," or the packaging, was added in the U.S. This is not to say that we shouldn't pursue a "Buy American" policy but we also need to be aware that a mere "Made in the USA" marking on the product or the package often is not enough to ensure that most, if not all, of the product was made in the USA. Granted, it's better than something than the slap in your face that says "Made in XXX" but perhaps the whole Country of Origin system needs to be looked at in greater depth.

I come from a time when the slogan was "Buy American, the job you save may be your own." We all suffer from one form of greed or another. But, saving 20 cents on a toggle switch by building it in some other country is nuts. We have gone so far already I don't know if it is repairable. Lets give it a shot. When the Chinese products sit on the shelf long enough, they'll change.

Thanks to moike for posting this article and list of those products. i will be researching these products and forwarding these lists to my electrical distrubutor of choice to make sure we are as American Made as possible.

Now we need a government who does not punish businesses !!!

Thats how it should be . Why give other countries work when we are out of work .

Wonderful, wonderful concept and so long-overdue that we adapt that thought of using American-made products.

If we don't have it, let's put some feelers our there on how we can make it- hey it sounds like a good foundation to upstart a business on parts and products "Not found in America".

I am willing to help compile a list of any known American-made products or make phone calls or do whatever I have to do to help generate income back into our local communities.

What a wonderful way to start the new year!

I share those sentiments about buying usa products if we can only convince the rest of the nation our economy would boom within two years people would be able to afford homes and construction would take off.

Its a great idea! BUT we should do it everywhere we buy, it a bit hard sometimes but its up to us the people and the small buisness owners to help better our country. We've let the politicians try to "fix" everything for way to long and I don't have to explain where that has gotten us!

All of our products are made in the USA www.securallproducts.com www.securalldoors.com www.securallbuildings.com www.securallsafes.com All products also qualify as Smart Certified

Great concept let's increase our made in America buying & services

HI, I would love a list of everything that is made in AMERICA. We have recently purchased our retirement home in Hilton Head South Carolina..I have been searching all over for towels bed sheets bedding anything that is made in america I would prefer to buy american made instead of foreign made products. If you could help in any way I would appreciate it...and hats off to your company you are doing your part as an american I would also like to do my part..thanks for any help you can give....

Made in USA is the best label!

Unfortunately, some don't think so. The other day on a job, we had some cross threaded holes in our fixture fittings. I said @#$%^& C****e made stuff. I turned the fitting over and there it was, clearly marked...Made in USA.

I called the factory and complained. They sent a correct fitting, and $25 gift card. I bet the C****e made stuff doesn't have customer service like that!

We are proud to say that Ronk Electrical Industries products have been made "IN THE USA" since 1950 and continue that tradition at our plant in Nokomis, Illinois. Electrical products built in America to service American customers.

Check out this video about another American Manufacturer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9---Eaey3U&list=UUCfXDoyzPe0kN6SgJxbHrFg&index=1&feature=plcp

Wheatland Tube is an American manufacturer of steel tubular products. Our products are manufactured and finished in America and exceed the strictest industry standards. Most of our products meet the ARRA “Made and Melted” requirements: • Electrical Conduit and Elbows, couplings & nipples • Standard Pipe • Fence Framework • Mechanical Tube • Fire Protection Pipe products Create more jobs for your fellow Americans by increasing your spend on products that are Made in America. Support America! Buy Wheatland Tube.

Mike, Thank you for a great reminder, and good luck on your "My House is Made in America" endeavor. I wrote Architectural specifications for many years and always tried to specify products that were manufactured locally, regionally, or at least made in America (in that order); it wasn't always easy to do - but in my opinion, it definitely is worth the effort! We need to make a concious effort to help ourselves through these rough economic times. Heck, some of the gifts I had intended to buy this past Christmas were abandoned and replaced by other ideas because of an inability to find the original present in an American made product.

I support these efforts wholeheartedly! Now if we could only convince big business and big manufacturers that keeping legal Americans employed instead of sending their jobs oversees just to see profits soar.

I don't see any problem with verifying a person's citizenship status prior to working, accessing benefits, getting a driver's license, attending public school, renting or buying a home, voting, you name it!

I was committed to having "Made in USA" on the package of my PowerSURE power failure safety light products. I searched for a US manufacturer for my receptacle and switch versions. I found only one US manufacturer that makes millions of pieces annually and they told me that I have to get them manufactured in China first and if the volumes go into the millions annually, we will talk again. This was a US manufacturer sending me away because the startup costs (engineering, tooling and molds) were too high here for the volumes that I was forecasting.

Almost all wiring devices are made in Mexico, Taiwan, or China and since my products are all wiring devices, I am not able to have them made in USA. Many of you remember PowerSURE power failure safety lights (see http://www.power-sure.com if you don't) and I continue to work to bring them to market even if I must go to China. Don't hold it against me when they're on the market.

Where can we find these products? Like USA made GFCI's, dimmers, cans, trims, etc.

Andy

Where's the "built in America" consumer owned solar PV panels? Every home and commercial building being built should be mandated as a net zero energy building, period. Install the electric car charger now.

Why is it that every other country in the world is putting solar on their rooftops except America, which seems to feel that billionaire monopoly oriented energy/utility companies are the only ones that should own solar. This kind of silliness continues to hurt our economy and pollute our air.

Inn Expansion Project Is Made In America 95 Percent Of Construction Materials Come From US MEREDITH, N.H. -- A $5 million expansion project in Meredith is under way with products made almost entirely in the United States.Church Landing at Mill Falls is constructing 15 new suites and an indoor/outdoor pool and sun deck with a fireplace.Developers said almost all of the products used on the job are from the United States and are being put together by local contractors. The idea was sparked by an ABC News segment that challenged people to buy American.Developer Rusty McLear said he got together with Conneston Construction Inc. and decided to explore the idea of doing the expansion with only American-made products.McLear said it took a little extra effort from the subcontractors to find the materials, but in the end, their efforts led to positive morale on the job site.He said only two things had to come from outside the U.S. One of the buildings needed a small elevator that couldn't be found in America, so it was purchased in Canada. There were also some electrical supplies that weren't produced by American companies, and they had to be bought from Mexico and India.Officials said some things, such as hinges, were more expensive to buy in the U.S., but others, such as nails for a nail gun, were cheaper.McLear said that in the end, he felt like he was getting a better product.The project started in late September and is expected to be completed in May.

http://www.wmur.com/r/30278473/detail.htmlBrian B.