Monday, October 31, 2011

Made in USA

Building? Check. Electricity? Check. “Made in USA” stamp? Check.
Before his first product rolled off the line in October, foundry owner Ed Endebrock wanted one thing clear: It was going to be marked as made in the USA. Ende Machine and Foundry in Craigmont was created to insource cast iron castings formerly made in China.
Endebrock started the foundry to service his main company, Hydraulic Warehouse Inc. which makes hydraulics parts in nearby Lewiston. He made the decision after he drew up plans for the product he needed, sent them to the China manufacturer and found that one of his competitors received the product first. Endebrock ended up buying the castings from his competitor.