Textile manufacturer Auburn Manufacturing has created its own  ‘Country of Origin’ certificate in response to rising US Government and private industry requirements for proof that its textile products are made in America.

The AMI certificate attests that the products are made in the USA — from yarn to finished product — at the company's manufacturing facilities in Maine.  The certificate also identifies textiles that comply with the Berry Amendment, a statutory requirement concerning  Department of Defense.

 “When we certify that our products are ‘Made in the USA’, we mean that not only are the products themselves assembled in the United States, but that virtually all of the components are also made in the United States,” explained Kathie Leonard, AMI president and CEO.

Raising the bar

“This raises the bar for suppliers who imply their products are US-made when, in fact, they are only warehoused here or are largely made from foreign materials.  If these suppliers are not honest about the point of manufacture, chances are their products also don't meet the proper safety and performance standards, thereby short-changing the customer, and the US economy, as well.”

Leonard urges buyers to request a Country of Origin certificate. “If suppliers choose to make claims that their products are made in the USA, they must comply with the Federal Trade Commission's ‘Made in the USA’ policy.  This requires a product bearing the words ‘Made in the USA’ to actually be ‘all or virtually all’ made in the USA.”

Auburn Manufacturing

Since its founding in 1979, Auburn Manufacturing has become a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of textile products for hundreds of extreme temperature industrial application.

These include welding protection, industrial insulation, safety apparel, gaskets and seals, and other MROP (Maintenance, Repair, Operations and Production) and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) applications.

www.auburnmfg.com