The
inaugural, 2019 MADE IN AMERICA convention will be held at the Indiana
Convention Center on October 3rd-6th, 2019. The organizers of this
monumental event are projecting an attendance of over 30,000 patriots
interested on aligning with the goal of raising the economic importance of
American Manufacturing. According to Don Buckner, founder, Made In America.com,
"the convention will celebrate US manufacturing in a way that's never been
done before".
The
convention will feature over 800 companies showcasing American
manufacturing and American made products. There will also be a slate of
cutting-edge educational sessions, high-level keynote addresses, and panel
discussions featuring manufacturing specialists and professionals from key
segments of the manufacturing community. Made In America 2019's audience will
consist of consumers, media, industry professionals, government, and advocates.
Gordon
Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. is Proud To Be An American Manufacturer™ and a GOLD
sponsor of the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA convention. "I feel that it is
important for Gordon Brush® to show strong support for this event that will
celebrate American manufacturers and American made goods. That is why I decided
to exhibit and be a Gold sponsor", said Ken Rakusin, president
and CEO. "We've said for many years now that patriotism
is paramount at Gordon Brush®. Even under competitive threats, such low-cost
Chinese knock-offs and counterfeit goods, the Company has been steadfast in its
philosophy and commitment to manufacturing in the United States. Gordon Brush never
considered off-shore manufacturing to become more price competitive. Our American made products give us the
ability to display our patriotism and pride and to create feelings of goodwill
when our customers receive American-made items", added Rakusin.
The
Company is the recipient of the prestigious 2018 Made: In America Award, which
recognizes outstanding achievements by an American manufacturing company. To
qualify, companies are vetted for their best business practices placing them at
the top of their respective industries. Each is required to make an in-depth
submission detailing their commitment to ongoing manufacturing and job creation
in the United States.
The award, given annually by the Washington,
DC headquartered nonprofit MADE: In
America™, was presented on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 on Capitol Hill in
Washington, DC, to company President and CEO Ken Rakusin, in the inaugural All
American Room, making its national debut in the Rayburn House Office
Building Foyer.
According to MADE: In America Chairman, James De Lorbe, "Gordon Brush is a
truly singular company not only in its industry but in the United States. Mr.
Rakusin’s leadership and track record in not only sustaining but growing a
long-established company here in the United States throughout a turbulent
period of ever-increasing pressures to ship production overseas, represents a
significant and exemplary contribution to our Nation deserving the highest
order of recognition."
"Winning the prestigious MADE: In America award is an amazing
honor and accomplishment for Gordon Brush. Even under competitive threats, the
Company has been steadfast in its philosophy and commitment to manufacturing in
the United States", said Rakusin. "In spite of many issues, I was
determined to build and grow my business in the United States by re-investing
profits into the purchase of millions of dollars in manufacturing equipment and
machinery; pride in contributing to the American economy is near-and-dear to my
heart", further proclaimed Rakusin.
Gordon Brush® has been featured on the ION Network, Discovery
Channel, Bloomberg News, The Real Talk Show, The Today Show, and in the Los
Angeles Times. Come see America's favorite industrial brush manufacturer at this year's convention and see first hand what we are made of.
