You Are Mistaken If You Believe These Companies Are Still American

Published on 10/05/2021
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Radio Flyer

Radio Flyer is well known for making the red toy wagon and has its headquarters in Chicago. Toy horses and trikes are also available, as well as other bicycles and tricycles. It has been in business for almost a century and is still based in the same place. A Chicago brand was touted by the toy business back in 2004. Even though they claim otherwise, China is where they actually manufacture their toys such as tricycles and scooters. Except for the plastic red wagon, which has always been built in Wisconsin, there are no other notable exceptions. Radio Flyer celebrated its 80th anniversary by building the world’s largest wagon as a memento of the momentous occasion.

Radio Flyer

Radio Flyer

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Craftsman

Craftsman tools are available at a variety of home improvement retailers, including Sears, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Home Depot. Although it has plants in the United States, some of the manufacturing is outsourced to China and Taiwan. The parent firm, which is now controlled by Sears, had made this decision. Apex Tool Group manufactures sockets, ratchets, and wrenches in China and Taiwan. Craftsman, on the other hand, has a deal with a different manufacturer of tools, Western Forge. This company manufactures the tools in the United States, therefore the products are made in Asia and the United States respectively.

Craftsman

Craftsman

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