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Hey Sherman,
I’ve been looking for heat pumps as you’ve requested. I guess I’m way over my head on this one. There are a gazillion kind of heat pumps and that is making it very difficult to narrow down a specific kind.

I found this company where the manufacturing locations are varied but not China, but then I’m not sure if they have the kind that works in the moble home. You can check it out. Sundyne I’m also inquiring with Rheem

I have a request for a DVD player made in USA. Unfortunately, I am unable to locate a DVD player. Has any one else had better luck?

Hi Jason,
I’ve found these links that indicate the product is Made in USA. But, just because it is advertised that way, doesn’t mean it is. I’ll be requesting confirmation from the manufacturer. Here are the links for you to peruse while I continue the research.

Campbell-Hausefeld 2305 and 2500

It looks like Sharpe is Made in USA. They say that they have partnered with Graco. I see Graco labeled as Made in USA. It seems that this text would confirm that advertising as well. Check labels and ask questions though. Sharpe

Mickey is looking for novelty costumes made in USA for a new online company. Just last week I stumbled upon a manufacturer. I had ripped a tag of a bow that I had just purchased because ofcourse it had the “Made in USA” label on it. So I checked it out. Sure enough it’s the worlds largest manufacturer of ribbons, bows, and wrapping paper. One of their for brand names is Paper Magic. What a surprise to find out they also manufacture costumes! Paper Magic

I’ll do more digging to see if there are others, but I have searched costumes before and never found anything definitive. I’ll search again for you Mickey…

Jon, has asked for information on Can openers.

I’ve found this West Bend can opener advertised as being Made in USA. I’m still confirming. Sometimes the online descriptions are incorrect so becareful or ask questions!

Swing-A-Way Manual Can opener is marked in many places as Made in USA. THere is also a wall mount version Dvorsons at this site.

Nancy would like to buy a toaster oven made in the USA. I still have not been able to locate one.

Please see the following link on the research to date. No Toaster

I am continuing to research a Made in USA Tennis Racquet for Jason.
I have contacted the following companies and I am waiting for responses.

Prince
WilsonManufactured over seas. 5/28/09
Gamma Sports

I’m in search of a steam iron.
The current search includes an Oreck model and a Reliable Model. I know that Oreck manufactures sweepers/vacuumes in the US. I am in the process of contacting both companies for verification on their products.

Michelle’s inquire for a box fan has resulted in the following discovery.

Michelle, yes, I’m finding that Lakewood is advertised as Made in USA. I’ll see if I can find others.
Optimum House Products
In the mean time, I’m checkign with Lakewood Engineering. Lakewood Engineering

Lasko is being advertised as Made in USA as well. Do It Best They do state that they are domestically made. However, I’m going to verify as well. Lasko is owned by AirKing which is a Canadian company.

The official Lasko response “The following fans have motors that are imported, however all of the other fan parts are manufactured in the U.S and the fans are also assembled in the U.S.

All Box Fans
All 16″, 18″ and 30″ Pedestal Fans
All round Floor Fans

Wall Mount Fans / models 3012 and 3016
Table Fans/ models 2500 and 2506″

Charlie is looking for a Bugle “Made in USA”. This has prompted a search for Brass Wind Instruments.

Getzen Co is in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. They make Trumpets, Cornetes, Fluegelhorns, Trombones Getzen
They do make bugles… here is their response to finding the bugle on their site. “Yes, we actually do sell a bugle, it is called our American Heritage Field Trumpet. We have two models. Go to our website, hit specialty brass and then field trumpets, you’ll get the information. These field trumpets were made in conjunction with the Bugles Across America specifically made for playing taps and military pieces.”

This article on various manufacturers in the USA after 1900 was very “instrumental” in my search.Middlehornleader

Frank Holton & Company is the oldest operating wind instrument company in the USA. However, I can not find a website for the company. It is in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

H.N. White is also a possibility. I believe they take special orders for Bugles.

Kanstul Made in USA! Plain as day on their website!