What Does “Made in America” Mean to You?

When someone says “made in America,” it has always been said with a sense of pride. It is a term that has traditionally been associated with quality and reliability. But what does “made in America” mean, and do the benefits of keeping things stateside outweigh offshoring operations? In 2013, Brandon Acker purchased Titan Abrasive Systems after spending five years learning the ins and outs of the business. As President of Titan Abrasive, Brandon oversees the design and manufacturing of the company's complete line of blast room and blast Machine Products for industrial applications. In this episode, Brandon talks about what being "made in America" means and the benefits of sourcing components that are made in the USA.  Join us as we discuss:The advantages of being fully made in America as a manufacturing operationWhat's happening at the US government level to help manufacturers bring manufacturing back to the USWhat happened to the manufacturing workforce after the pandemicBrandon's advice for manufacturers wanting to become a made-in-America business