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Epix Gear Launches Made in the USA Custom-Designed Sports Apparel

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Colorado-based sports apparel company, Epix Gear, has announced the re-shoring of their apparel production with the opening of a made in the USA facility in Tempe, Arizona.

The newly-established venture named Race Rabbit Manufacturing will produce the full range of custom-designed apparel Epix offers, including triathlon, cycling, and running styles.

"Epix has produced in China since 2009. We made the decision to move production back to the US as the business landscape has changed and US production is now a good choice for small, niche manufacturers," said Jarek Barc, President at Epix Gear. "Through moving our production, we are supporting new jobs and growth in the local economy. It's a move that resonates with our clients."

Barc added: "US manufacturing is cost competitive for a specific product range and requirements. When it comes to custom-designed performance sports apparel in small or even individual order quantities, we've found that there is no longer a relevant cost advantage to offshore production."

Epix Gear is a family-owned and operated brand that creates custom-designed apparel for teams, coaches, events, universities, organizations, as well as individual athletes. The Race Rabbit facility imports only the raw materials for production, such as fabrics and trims, mostly from Italy. All assembly is done in-house with fully-integrated sublimation printing, laser cutting, stitching and packaging.

"The new facility is specifically designed for the new custom apparel landscape. Our US production will allow unparalleled flexibility and speed," said Barc. "With our partnership with Race Rabbit, Epix can expand it's ability to offer an even more personalized experience, with customization options on retail apparel, tailored fit, and production view which will allow customers to see photos and videos of their product as it's being created, not to mention shorter lead times and a quicker response."

He added, "This transparency in production is especially unique; the production space has always been considered a 'black box' because brands didn't want to showcase where their products were made. We've had a very positive response from customers when they see the work, technology, and attention to details that goes into making their apparel. We are excited to open this new chapter."

Almost 8 in 10 American consumers say they would rather buy an American-made product than an imported one, according to a Consumer Reports survey. And more than 60 percent say they're even willing to pay 10 percent more for it. The US government has recently urged US companies to move out of China and reshore jobs, though the vast majority of those who have moved out of China did not reshore manufacturing to the US and instead moved to a different offshore sourcing country.

Learn more at: https://epixgear.com/

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Colorado-based sports apparel company, Epix Gear, has announced the re-shoring of their apparel production with the opening of a made in the USA facility in Tempe, Arizona.

Related link: https://epixgear.com/

Congresswoman Grace Napolitano Honors Gordon Brush Mfg. Co.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-32) presented a Certificate of Congressional Recognition to Gordon Brush President and CEO, Ken Rakusin at a ceremony at the Company's 183,000 square foot manufacturing complex on Thursday, August 30, 2018.

"I am honored and humbled to accept this award from Congresswoman Napolitano," said Rakusin. "We truly appreciate that the Congresswoman shares our commitment to manufacturing in the United States and our commitment to remain in the greater Los Angeles area. Gordon Brush is Proud To Be An American Manufacturer and has been steadfast in its commitment to manufacturing in the United States even under competitive threats.

"All of this could not have been possible without my valued, long-tenured, skilled employees. I have over 150 employees, plus their families, for who I am responsible," adds Rakusin.

"Congratulations to Gordon Brush for receiving Congressional Recognition for his leadership at Gordon Brush, a proud American business," Napolitano said. "We salute his ongoing commitment to manufacturing products in the San Gabriel Valley, which supports local jobs and benefits other businesses in our region and beyond. This well-deserved honor recognizes his extraordinary efforts to promote American-made goods and preserve the economic health of our nation."

Mr. Rakusin presented the Congresswoman with a book, "MADE in USA," an elegant tribute to 12 companies that are proud to build and buy AMERICAN. "The Congresswoman and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer are forever immortalized in the history of the Company with a picture in the Gordon Brush chapter," Rakusin told the Congresswoman.

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., is an ISO 9001:2015 certified American manufacturer of brooms and brushes. Established in 1951, Gordon Brush(r) includes two brands whose origin dates back to 1855 and 1897. The Company manufactures the FootMate(r) System and over 17,000 standard and custom brushes, selling to a multitude of industries including: janitorial, medical, electronics, manufacturing, military, aerospace, and pharmaceutical in its state-of-the-art, 183,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in the City of Industry, Calif.

Gordon Brush has made brushes for the United States Army to clean the main gun on the Abrams tanks, saving the Department of Defense over $1.5 billion. The Company also has made brushes that were used on the space shuttle, the lunar module, and brushes to clean the guidance system and guns on the Apache helicopter.

Learn more about the Company at: https://www.gordonbrush.com/.

Media Contact:
Alan Schechter
323-450-2748
ASchechter@GordonBrush.com

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Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-32) presented a Certificate of Congressional Recognition to Gordon Brush President and CEO, Ken Rakusin at a ceremony at the Company's 183,000 square foot manufacturing complex on Thursday, August 30, 2018.

Related link: https://www.gordonbrush.com/

Mag Instrument, Inc. will Highlight New Products, New Partnerships and continued support of American Manufacturing at 2018 National Hardware Show

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MAG Instrument, Inc. will once again be a major sponsor of the National Hardware Show and demonstrate its commitment to American manufacturing being the Co-Title Sponsor of the "MADE IN USA Pavilion." MAG is committed to making its products in the U.S.A. and educating consumers as to the quality and craftsmanship that separate U.S. products from those made overseas.

A story from USA Today noted that "Over 80 percent of Americans are willing to pay more for MADE in USA Products." Anthony Maglica, founder, owner and president of MAG, noted that on a recent visit to MAG, a California U.S. Congressman indicated that keeping U.S. manufacturing strong was not only an economic issue but is a national security issue.

"If the U.S.A. is going to continue to be great we must make things here," said Maglica. "A country without a manufacturing base is weak and at risk economically and otherwise. Making things here means good paying jobs and people who have money to shop at places like hardware retailers and that keeps the economy strong."

MAG will also be highlighting new MAGLITE(R) branded products and its' continued sponsorship of the non-profit organization the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

"Retailers have done well with our National Breast Cancer Foundation line of logo products that benefit breast cancer support and research and we are introducing a new LED line of products we are confident will prove popular as well," said Scott Field, global vice-president of sales and marketing.

MAG also recently launched new partnerships including an Everyday Carry series of products with Gerber and is currently in negotiations on several other upcoming partnerships.

"We are going to continue to innovate and support our retailers with unique marketing efforts and partnerships that increase sales and margins for our retailers so the MAGLITE brand continues to be the leading flashlight brand in the world," said Field.

You can visit the MAGLITE(R) Booth at the National Hardware Show May 8 - 10, 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Booth #6937.

For more information visit: http://maglite.com/

MAG Instrument, Inc. will once again be a major sponsor of the National Hardware Show and demonstrate its commitment to American manufacturing being the Co-Title Sponsor of the "MADE IN USA Pavilion." MAG is committed to making its products in the U.S.A. and educating consumers as to the quality and craftsmanship that separate U.S. products from those made overseas.

Related link: https://maglite.com/

The FootMate System on the CNN-The Short List for Buying American

COMMERCE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The FootMate(R) System by Gordon Brush was selected by CNN as one of the companies where one can buy American made products for the holidays.

In her article, "How to shop made in America for the holidays," Emanuella Gringberg, CNN staff writer, says "...fewer consumer goods are made in the United States today ... but that doesn't mean American-made products no longer exist."

The article can be found at: http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/13/living/made-in-america/.

"We are honored to be selected by CNN as one of the companies to make the CNN short list for buying American," said Ken Rakusin, president and CEO of Gordon Brush. "We are in esteemed company with both the established brands and start-ups."

Rakusin adds, "Promoting American made is vital to the strength, health, and viability of the United States. In an article we published, 'Proud to be an American Manufacturer,' Patriotism is paramount at Gordon Brush. Many end users are willing to sacrifice cost over quality, even though in the long run it ends up costing them more because they have to replace sub-standard product more frequently. Even under these competitive threats, Gordon Brush has been steadfast in its philosophy and commitment to manufacturing in the United States."

The American-made FootMate(R) System helps make optimal foot health easy. It is a complete foot care system for cleaning, soothing, stimulating, and massaging feet in the shower. The FootMate(R) System is a brush and specially formulated gel that cleans and massages feet without having to bend over. An after shower cream was added to the line to keep feet soft and supple, day or night. The product is for anyone wanting a soothing, stimulating way to clean and massage their feet. The FootMate(R) System is the ultimate foot massage and the perfect way to pamper tired, aching feet.

For more information on the FootMate(R) System, contact Alan Schechter, vice president of sales and marketing, at alan@gordonbrush.com or (323) 450-2748, or http://www.footmate.com/.

About Gordon Brush:

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. is an ISO 9001:2008 certified and leading manufacturer of specialty, custom and standard brushes for industrial and consumer purposes. The company makes over 15,000 medical, industrial, janitorial, and electronic brushes in Commerce, Calif. Over 2,000 different brushes are available for same day shipment. Gordon Brush has been featured on the ION Network, Discovery Channel, Bloomberg News, The Real Talk Show, and in the Los Angeles Times.

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