Companies That We Believed To Be American, But They Are Really Not!

Published on 10/05/2021
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Radio Flyer

Radio Flyer, which is most known for its red toy wagon, is headquartered in Chicago. Additionally, toy horses and trikes, as well as various bicycles and tricycles, are available. It has been in operation for nearly a century and continues to be headquartered at the same location. In 2004, the toy industry promoted a Chicago brand. Despite their claims to the contrary, China is where they truly manufacture their tricycles and scooters. There are no major outliers, with the exception of the plastic red wagon, which has always been manufactured in Wisconsin. Radio Flyer commemorated its 80th anniversary by erecting the world’s largest wagon.

Radio Flyer

Radio Flyer

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Craftsman

Craftsman tools are sold at a variety of home improvement stores, including Sears, Lowe’s, Walmart, and The Home Depot. Although it has facilities in the United States, it outsources certain manufacturing to China and Taiwan. This decision was taken by the parent company, which is currently controlled by Sears. In China and Taiwan, Apex Tool Group makes sockets, ratchets, and wrenches. On the other side, Craftsman has a relationship with a separate tool manufacturer, Western Forge. Because this corporation manufactures the tools in the United States, the products are manufactured in both Asia and the United States.

Craftsman

Craftsman

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