http://www.listdump.com/list/items-still-made-in-the-u-s-aItems still made in the U.S.A. are now the exception.Some of us feel much better buying these items and feel that the best way to make an impact on our quality of living as well as environmetal issues, is to buy local whenever possible.Supporting workers and unions is as AMERICAN as your sick crippled grandparents having insurance and a pension. Oh yeah I guess , apple pie too.en http://www.leatherman.com/ Contact Leatherman: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. P.O. Box 20595 Portland, Oregon 97294-0595 Delivery: 12106 NE Ainsworth Circle Portland, OR 97220-9001 Phone: (503) 253-7826 Toll Free: (800) 847-8665 Fax: (503) 253-7830 E-mail: mktg@leatherman.com - http://www.listdump.com/list/leatherman/comments http://www.leatherman.com/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 17:20:34 PDT http://www.edelbrock.com/ QUALITY IS TOP PRIORITY Edelbrock's sand cast aluminum parts take shape in one of the most modern high-tech green sand aluminum foundries in the Western United States. The Edelbrock Foundry in San Jacinto, California, is a place thatprides itself on quality efficiency. The 117,000- sq/ft. complex is capable of producing over 3,000 castings a day. Many of the processes have been automated, yet the critical procedure of setting the cores isstill done by highly skilled technicians who carefully hand fit eachpiece in the intricate assembly that makes up and the mold. The computer-controlled pouring stations ensure that the molten metal is at thecorrect temperature and that the right amount of aluminum is used. This fully automated system ensures outstanding consistency and quality. Other equipment includes three automated molding lines, 21 core machines, including a new state-of-the-art cold set core machine, and a self-contained sand handling system that is capable of processing 100 tons of sand per hour. - http://www.listdump.com/list/edelbrock/comments http://www.edelbrock.com/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 17:09:02 PDT http://www.nosweatapparel.com/ Union made clothing.This gets an honorary inclusion since they do (in additio to other places) manufacture in the U.S. and most notably, they are UNION made. Bienestar International manufactures union-made footwear &amp; casual clothing under the brand name No Sweat^{<small>TM</small>}. Our gear is produced by independent trade union members in the US, Canada, and the developing world. We believe that the only viable response to globalization is a global labor movement. No Sweat defines the market for goods that support independent trade unions - the only historically proven solution to sweatshops. We market direct to consumers, relying primarily on internet sales for distribution. We provide a competitive product to you and a living wage to our workers. How? By not advertising. We rely on you to help us spread the word! To see how, go to Globalize THIS. It&#8217;s our world. Let&#8217;s change it. - http://www.listdump.com/list/no-sweat-apparel/comments http://www.nosweatapparel.com/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:59:34 PDT