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One of the products Metro sells is Made in America Inflators/Deflators. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
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In December of 1939, Hyman Gulker pawned his pocket watch and gave $50 to his son-in-law Israel and daughter Pearl Stern. That was the beginning of Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Company, that was the beginning of our AMERICAN DREAM. Prior to starting METRO, Israel worked for a number of major floor care companies, selling vacuum cleaners door to door. He was such a great salesman, the president of the last company he worked for offered him $100 to come back to work for him. Israel's wife Pearl, said nothing doing, we're on our own now!
MetroSince 1939, the Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Co., Inc. has evolved into a multidivisional corporation. From a small retail store front in the Bronx, NY, rebuilding and selling vacuum cleaners. Metro is now a diversified multi-unit, manufacturing facility, producing amongst other products, Data-Vac Computer Cleaning Systems to Air Force Dog Dryers.
The early years for Metropolitan were solely devoted to vacuum cleaners. Metro was totally involved in the distribution and retailing of vacuum cleaners. During the period of years, from 1946 through 1949, the main core of Metro's business was the reconditioning and sale of vacuum cleaners to retail specialty stores, 5 & Dime and mail order houses.
In 1951 Jules Stern, son of Israel and Pearl, joined the business on a full-time basis. Between 1957 and 1970 Metro introduced three innovative industry firsts: In 1957, a popularly priced, 110-volt handheld vacuum cleaner. In 1964 the first 12-volt automotive hand held vacuum cleaner that plugged into the cigarette lighter outlet of cars. With the introduction of these two overwhelmingly successful products, demand outstripped production capabilities and a move to larger quarters was necessary. In 1968 Metro moved into its own 32,000 square foot building in Suffern, NY. In 1970 Metro introduced another industry first, the Metro Duo-Volt, the world's first and still only dual voltage (110V-12V) hand held vacuum cleaner, designed to work in the home and in the car.
In 1974, Kenneth Stern, the eldest son of Jules, joined Metro, adding a third generation of Sterns to the family business. Through the seventies and into the eighties Metro introduced many different models of vacuum cleaners from compact powerful canisters to full size vacuum cleaners. It was during this time that Metro introduced DATAVAC.
MetroIn the eighties, Metro aggressively began to diversify into new and different industries. David Stern, Jules' youngest son, entered the company on a full-time basis in 1984. David spearheaded the introduction of AIR FORCE pet dryers. By January of 1989, Metro's Air Force Pet Grooming Dryer Division, was catapulted to the top of the pet dryer industry and now has distribution throughout the world. Under the keen eyes of Jules, President, Kenneth, Vice-President of National Sales and David, Vice-President of Marketing, many new and different markets have been opened for Metro products.
Metro is now a major factor in the computer/office product industry with Metro Data-Vac Computer Cleaning Systems. Data-Vac Computer Cleaning Systems are designed to avoid costly downtime. Ever so important, is the cleanup and maintenance of computers, printers, laser printers and copiers.
2001 proved to be extraordinary for Metro for a number of reasons, Continuous growth of the Data Vac division, Metro's Magic Air Division which markets high volume pumps and inflator/deflators to the marine, camping and sporting goods industries. Magic Air pumps are also used to inflate emergency inflatable shelters for medical and decontamination purposes. Metro is concentrating on expanding all of these diverse product categories with the introduction of new products in each of their divisions.
Metro entered the motorcycle industry in April, 2002, with the Air Force Blaster Motorcycle Dryer. The Metro Air Force Blaster motorcycle dryer was specifically designed for cleaning and drying motorcycles with dry, filtered warm air (about 20-25 degrees above ambient temperature). The Metro Air Force Blaster will cut cleaning time by 80%. Five to seven minutes is all it takes to quickly and effectively dry motorcycles. The Blaster is the hottest new motorcycle care product to come out in decades and is completely safe for all paint and chrome finishes.
From 2002 through 2007 we continued to expand our presence, product lines and market penetration into the various markets we serve. As the rest of the world economies expanded so did we.
MetroIn the 4th quarter of 2008, Metropolitan Vacuum introduced the DataVac Electric Duster, a safe, green alternative to controversial and potentially dangerous canned-air dusting products. DataVac Electric Duster is certainly safer and more environmentally friendly than canned air dusters but the extraordinary cost savings, superior cleaning performance and greater versatility over the throwaway cans have caused sales to takeoff. Canned air is also misused by teenagers to get high through huffing which has caused countless deaths. The ED-500 is perfectly safe and Blows clean, dry, filtered air safe for all computer/electronic equipment, printers, copiers, fax machines, digital cameras, etc. Condensation-free it contains no dangerous propellants.
Additionally, in 2008, we entered the automotive industry with a full line of car vacuum cleaners from the Metropolitan 500 (500 watt hand held) to the JUMBO VAC N BLO wall mounted garage vacuum cleaner. We also introduced a line of car dryers which will completely dry an entire full size car in 15 minutes when the MASTER BLASTER is used. Both product lines are targeting detailers and the automotive enthusiast world wide.
2009 marked our 70th year anniversary in business which is a major milestone in this day and age. About 70 per cent of family businesses never make it to the second generation, according to a recent Grant Thornton research study. A stunning 90 per cent of family companies go bust before a third generation can take over the management of the firm. So with three generations of Stern management we are bucking the trend, manufacturing products in the USA and continuing to grow in a very chaotic and unsettled economy.
In September of 2010, three young entrepreneurs from Minnesota approached Metro with a new concept for a T-ball baseball/tennis training tool. The new Hit Zone Air-Suspension Tee was developed by a former Minnesota Twins slugger to make tee practice, more fun and a lot more effective. Hit Zone is a great way to improve any player's swing! Hit Zone eliminates tee shyness which causes players to swing high to avoid accidentally damaging the tee. With Hit Zone, if a player hits the patented fabric nozzle, the bat or racket passes right through with no damage and the reinforced fabric nozzle pops back up instantly. After developing a product line for the trio and manufacturing it for them, we liked it so much we bought the company. In April of 2012, the HIT ZONE division was created and incorporated into METRO. The acquisition of HIT ZONE SPORTS has brought us into a whole new, huge market of baseball and tennis accessories, Jules explained.
It is available in Baseball & Tennis Models. Please visit hitzonesports.com for more information.
Each and every year, I'm so very proud of what we have accomplished over the last 7 plus decades, explained Jules, President and CEO. It is very gratifying to produce quality products right here in the USA that actually work and are durable. We will continue to innovate and introduce new products into the markets we serve and carry on the tradition that my parents (Israel and Pearl) started in 1939!
For more information about Metro and its American Made products see the following:
In December of 1939, Hyman Gulker pawned his pocket watch and gave $50 to his son-in-law Israel and daughter Pearl Stern. That was the beginning of Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Company, that was the beginning of our AMERICAN DREAM. Prior to starting METRO, Israel worked for a number of major floor care companies, selling vacuum cleaners door to door. He was such a great salesman, the president of the last company he worked for offered him $100 to come back to work for him. Israel's wife Pearl, said nothing doing, we're on our own now!
MetroSince 1939, the Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Co., Inc. has evolved into a multidivisional corporation. From a small retail store front in the Bronx, NY, rebuilding and selling vacuum cleaners. Metro is now a diversified multi-unit, manufacturing facility, producing amongst other products, Data-Vac Computer Cleaning Systems to Air Force Dog Dryers.
The early years for Metropolitan were solely devoted to vacuum cleaners. Metro was totally involved in the distribution and retailing of vacuum cleaners. During the period of years, from 1946 through 1949, the main core of Metro's business was the reconditioning and sale of vacuum cleaners to retail specialty stores, 5 & Dime and mail order houses.
In 1951 Jules Stern, son of Israel and Pearl, joined the business on a full-time basis. Between 1957 and 1970 Metro introduced three innovative industry firsts: In 1957, a popularly priced, 110-volt handheld vacuum cleaner. In 1964 the first 12-volt automotive hand held vacuum cleaner that plugged into the cigarette lighter outlet of cars. With the introduction of these two overwhelmingly successful products, demand outstripped production capabilities and a move to larger quarters was necessary. In 1968 Metro moved into its own 32,000 square foot building in Suffern, NY. In 1970 Metro introduced another industry first, the Metro Duo-Volt, the world's first and still only dual voltage (110V-12V) hand held vacuum cleaner, designed to work in the home and in the car.
In 1974, Kenneth Stern, the eldest son of Jules, joined Metro, adding a third generation of Sterns to the family business. Through the seventies and into the eighties Metro introduced many different models of vacuum cleaners from compact powerful canisters to full size vacuum cleaners. It was during this time that Metro introduced DATAVAC.
MetroIn the eighties, Metro aggressively began to diversify into new and different industries. David Stern, Jules' youngest son, entered the company on a full-time basis in 1984. David spearheaded the introduction of AIR FORCE pet dryers. By January of 1989, Metro's Air Force Pet Grooming Dryer Division, was catapulted to the top of the pet dryer industry and now has distribution throughout the world. Under the keen eyes of Jules, President, Kenneth, Vice-President of National Sales and David, Vice-President of Marketing, many new and different markets have been opened for Metro products.
Metro is now a major factor in the computer/office product industry with Metro Data-Vac Computer Cleaning Systems. Data-Vac Computer Cleaning Systems are designed to avoid costly downtime. Ever so important, is the cleanup and maintenance of computers, printers, laser printers and copiers.
2001 proved to be extraordinary for Metro for a number of reasons, Continuous growth of the Data Vac division, Metro's Magic Air Division which markets high volume pumps and inflator/deflators to the marine, camping and sporting goods industries. Magic Air pumps are also used to inflate emergency inflatable shelters for medical and decontamination purposes. Metro is concentrating on expanding all of these diverse product categories with the introduction of new products in each of their divisions.
Metro entered the motorcycle industry in April, 2002, with the Air Force Blaster Motorcycle Dryer. The Metro Air Force Blaster motorcycle dryer was specifically designed for cleaning and drying motorcycles with dry, filtered warm air (about 20-25 degrees above ambient temperature). The Metro Air Force Blaster will cut cleaning time by 80%. Five to seven minutes is all it takes to quickly and effectively dry motorcycles. The Blaster is the hottest new motorcycle care product to come out in decades and is completely safe for all paint and chrome finishes.
From 2002 through 2007 we continued to expand our presence, product lines and market penetration into the various markets we serve. As the rest of the world economies expanded so did we.
MetroIn the 4th quarter of 2008, Metropolitan Vacuum introduced the DataVac Electric Duster, a safe, green alternative to controversial and potentially dangerous canned-air dusting products. DataVac Electric Duster is certainly safer and more environmentally friendly than canned air dusters but the extraordinary cost savings, superior cleaning performance and greater versatility over the throwaway cans have caused sales to takeoff. Canned air is also misused by teenagers to get high through huffing which has caused countless deaths. The ED-500 is perfectly safe and Blows clean, dry, filtered air safe for all computer/electronic equipment, printers, copiers, fax machines, digital cameras, etc. Condensation-free it contains no dangerous propellants.
Additionally, in 2008, we entered the automotive industry with a full line of car vacuum cleaners from the Metropolitan 500 (500 watt hand held) to the JUMBO VAC N BLO wall mounted garage vacuum cleaner. We also introduced a line of car dryers which will completely dry an entire full size car in 15 minutes when the MASTER BLASTER is used. Both product lines are targeting detailers and the automotive enthusiast world wide.
2009 marked our 70th year anniversary in business which is a major milestone in this day and age. About 70 per cent of family businesses never make it to the second generation, according to a recent Grant Thornton research study. A stunning 90 per cent of family companies go bust before a third generation can take over the management of the firm. So with three generations of Stern management we are bucking the trend, manufacturing products in the USA and continuing to grow in a very chaotic and unsettled economy.
In September of 2010, three young entrepreneurs from Minnesota approached Metro with a new concept for a T-ball baseball/tennis training tool. The new Hit Zone Air-Suspension Tee was developed by a former Minnesota Twins slugger to make tee practice, more fun and a lot more effective. Hit Zone is a great way to improve any player's swing! Hit Zone eliminates tee shyness which causes players to swing high to avoid accidentally damaging the tee. With Hit Zone, if a player hits the patented fabric nozzle, the bat or racket passes right through with no damage and the reinforced fabric nozzle pops back up instantly. After developing a product line for the trio and manufacturing it for them, we liked it so much we bought the company. In April of 2012, the HIT ZONE division was created and incorporated into METRO. The acquisition of HIT ZONE SPORTS has brought us into a whole new, huge market of baseball and tennis accessories, Jules explained.
It is available in Baseball & Tennis Models. Please visit hitzonesports.com for more information.
Each and every year, I'm so very proud of what we have accomplished over the last 7 plus decades, explained Jules, President and CEO. It is very gratifying to produce quality products right here in the USA that actually work and are durable. We will continue to innovate and introduce new products into the markets we serve and carry on the tradition that my parents (Israel and Pearl) started in 1939!
One of the products Needak Manufacturing sells is Made in the USA Trampolines. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
For more information about Needak Manufacturing and its American Made products see the following:
Rebounding became very popular in the 1970's and the large demand for rebounders was met by mass produced, poorly constructed exercise equipment from overseas. By the early 1980's all of the fitness equipment companies producing high quality rebounders were out of business.
Robert I Sanders founded Needak Manufacturing in 1990Robert Sanders began selling rebounders in late 1985 and soon found that the rebounders available did not meet his standards. He found variability in quality and workmanship and he didn't feel good about representing second rate fitness equipment to his customers. But what was he to do? There were no longer any quality rebounders made in America.
Mr. Sanders knew rebounders, or mini-trampolines, were one of the most efficient and pleasurable forms of modern exercise available. He knew that rebounding was easy, affordable, portable, heart healthy and best of all, a minimal impact exercise. He was convinced that this exercise equipment was critical to the health and fitness of an increasingly sedentary population, To solve the problem he faced, he determined he would build the best rebounder in the world.
Barb Sanders and family reboundingThe goal was simple, build quality, commercial grade fitness equipment and combine that with the best customer service available. To that end Needak? Manufacturing quickly become the #1 brand of quality rebounders on the market. Needak? Manufacturing has established itself as the leader in rebounder quality and innovation.
Needak Manufacturing is still located in O'Neill, Nebraska and continues to provide high quality rebounders, superb educational materials, and exceptional customer service. Show me your facility
Rebounding is an exercise that can reduce your body fat, firm your legs, thighs, abdomen, arms, and hips, increases your agility, improves your sense of balance, strengthens your muscles over all, provides an aerobic effect for your heart, rejuvenates your body when its tired, and generally puts you in a state of health and fitness.
Please visit our online catalog or our frequently asked questions page for further information. You may also call us Toll Free 1-800-232-5762 during office hours 8:30-5:00 Monday-Friday CST
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Rebounding became very popular in the 1970's and the large demand for rebounders was met by mass produced, poorly constructed exercise equipment from overseas. By the early 1980's all of the fitness equipment companies producing high quality rebounders were out of business.
Robert I Sanders founded Needak Manufacturing in 1990Robert Sanders began selling rebounders in late 1985 and soon found that the rebounders available did not meet his standards. He found variability in quality and workmanship and he didn't feel good about representing second rate fitness equipment to his customers. But what was he to do? There were no longer any quality rebounders made in America.
Mr. Sanders knew rebounders, or mini-trampolines, were one of the most efficient and pleasurable forms of modern exercise available. He knew that rebounding was easy, affordable, portable, heart healthy and best of all, a minimal impact exercise. He was convinced that this exercise equipment was critical to the health and fitness of an increasingly sedentary population, To solve the problem he faced, he determined he would build the best rebounder in the world.
Barb Sanders and family reboundingThe goal was simple, build quality, commercial grade fitness equipment and combine that with the best customer service available. To that end Needak? Manufacturing quickly become the #1 brand of quality rebounders on the market. Needak? Manufacturing has established itself as the leader in rebounder quality and innovation.
Needak Manufacturing is still located in O'Neill, Nebraska and continues to provide high quality rebounders, superb educational materials, and exceptional customer service. Show me your facility
Rebounding is an exercise that can reduce your body fat, firm your legs, thighs, abdomen, arms, and hips, increases your agility, improves your sense of balance, strengthens your muscles over all, provides an aerobic effect for your heart, rejuvenates your body when its tired, and generally puts you in a state of health and fitness.
Please visit our online catalog or our frequently asked questions page for further information. You may also call us Toll Free 1-800-232-5762 during office hours 8:30-5:00 Monday-Friday CST
One of the products Quinn Flags sells is American Made Decorative Flags. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
For more information about Quinn Flags and its Made in the USA products see the following:
Since 1994, Quinn Flags, a family owned business, has been manufacturing custom flags, banners, display hardware, pennants, and windsocks through the promotional product industry. Our Top 3 Products are: Outdoor Flags, Teardrop Banners, and Car Flags. Quinn Flags is the parent company of www.promoflagmaker.com Quinn Flags specializes in quick-turnaround for all imprinted knit polyester flags, banners, pennants and more. We make small stick flags up to large stadium banners for Professional Sporting Venues. We passionately run our business and assist customers with integrity, offering quality products with complete professionalism. We are proud to be serving all of our distributors and their clients. Our goal is your success. For a quick quote please email info@quinnflags.com or call us at 1-800-353-2468. Our most popular products can be seen at www.promoflagmaker.com
American Flag Production
We offer an ever expanding offering of stock products, including American Flags of every size, a large variety of residential and commercial flagpoles, advertising flags and banners, and much more. Most in stock orders will ship within 3-5 days. Made-to-order items have production times up to 10-14 business days. We have warehouse locations in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Texas, and Wisconsin. We proudly offer most products MADE IN THE USA. We are dedicated to dependability, innovation, and quality. We combine American craftsmanship with the latest in state-of-the-art flag and banner production technology.
CUSTOM PRODUCTS
Quinn Flags is also very proud to offer a huge variety of custom made products. We specialize in creating custom made flags and banners for any occasion, whether you are advertising a product, fundraising, commemorating a special event or showing your support for a local club or sports team. We offer a vast array of unique custom products, including, fully digital flags, digital golf flags, vinyl avenue banners, military guidons, pennant strings, car flags, table covers & throws, and much, much more. Typical production time is 2-3 weeks after the approval of the art work. If you are interested in purchasing a custom flag but are worried that you might not have good enough art, or if you don't have art at all we can help with that too. Our art department can create a flag for you from scratch, or touch up existing artwork to print quality. After you approve the final art work, your flag will be sent to production and you should receive the final product in 2-3 weeks.
For more information about Quinn Flags and its Made in the USA products see the following:
Since 1994, Quinn Flags, a family owned business, has been manufacturing custom flags, banners, display hardware, pennants, and windsocks through the promotional product industry. Our Top 3 Products are: Outdoor Flags, Teardrop Banners, and Car Flags. Quinn Flags is the parent company of www.promoflagmaker.com Quinn Flags specializes in quick-turnaround for all imprinted knit polyester flags, banners, pennants and more. We make small stick flags up to large stadium banners for Professional Sporting Venues. We passionately run our business and assist customers with integrity, offering quality products with complete professionalism. We are proud to be serving all of our distributors and their clients. Our goal is your success. For a quick quote please email info@quinnflags.com or call us at 1-800-353-2468. Our most popular products can be seen at www.promoflagmaker.com
American Flag Production
We offer an ever expanding offering of stock products, including American Flags of every size, a large variety of residential and commercial flagpoles, advertising flags and banners, and much more. Most in stock orders will ship within 3-5 days. Made-to-order items have production times up to 10-14 business days. We have warehouse locations in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Texas, and Wisconsin. We proudly offer most products MADE IN THE USA. We are dedicated to dependability, innovation, and quality. We combine American craftsmanship with the latest in state-of-the-art flag and banner production technology.
CUSTOM PRODUCTS
Quinn Flags is also very proud to offer a huge variety of custom made products. We specialize in creating custom made flags and banners for any occasion, whether you are advertising a product, fundraising, commemorating a special event or showing your support for a local club or sports team. We offer a vast array of unique custom products, including, fully digital flags, digital golf flags, vinyl avenue banners, military guidons, pennant strings, car flags, table covers & throws, and much, much more. Typical production time is 2-3 weeks after the approval of the art work. If you are interested in purchasing a custom flag but are worried that you might not have good enough art, or if you don't have art at all we can help with that too. Our art department can create a flag for you from scratch, or touch up existing artwork to print quality. After you approve the final art work, your flag will be sent to production and you should receive the final product in 2-3 weeks.
One of the products The Ultimate Rotisserie sells is Made in the USA Grilling Rotisserie. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
For more information about The Ultimate Rotisserie and its American Made products see the following:
Constructed from heavy duty stainless steel this firepit
rotisserie can accommodate up to 150 lb. roasts:
Pig, whole hog, beef, goat, lamb, and wild game.
Also ideal for multiple chickens, turkeys, or hams.
Balanced, smooth motorized rotation assures even cooking.
Safe and easy to operate
Portable yet sturdy, this rotisserie is built to last
with over 20 years of proven use.
For more information about The Ultimate Rotisserie and its American Made products see the following:
Constructed from heavy duty stainless steel this firepit
rotisserie can accommodate up to 150 lb. roasts:
Pig, whole hog, beef, goat, lamb, and wild game.
Also ideal for multiple chickens, turkeys, or hams.
Balanced, smooth motorized rotation assures even cooking.
Safe and easy to operate
Portable yet sturdy, this rotisserie is built to last
with over 20 years of proven use.
One of the products WigWam Sock sells is American Made Glove Liners. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
For more information about WigWam Sock and its Made in America products see the following:
Wigwam Mills, Inc. is proud to knit its socks in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.A., just for you because we care.
We care that thousands of manufacturers in this country sacrifice quality for less-expensive labor in other areas of the world, to increase the bottom line. We continue to lobby in Washington D.C. for programs that responsibly limit the quantity of imported products coming into this country while still pursuing a policy of fair trade with our many global neighbors. We care about the environmental, sociological, and financial implications of this policy.
We want you to feel good about buying the Wigwam brand because we've set a standard of integrity that we strive to live up to every day.
Our manufacturing facility is state of the art and getting more green all of the time. We have and are working with local utilities to improve our efficiency and limit our carbon footprint by installing solar energy panels to heat our water, motion sensory lights to limit wasted power, and responsible waste management to re-use and recycle as much as we can.
We support wool producers in this country by sourcing our wool almost exclusively from American yarn spinners who buy from American wool growers. And we support domestic yarn spinners whenever possible and work with them to get the best quality natural and manmade fibers and yarn for all of our products.
For over 100 years, Wigwam has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of our customers. We have done this not just through providing them the finest quality socks, but by providing them with the assurance that their purchase of Wigwam socks supports its reputation of honesty and integrity.
For more information about WigWam Sock and its Made in America products see the following:
Wigwam Mills, Inc. is proud to knit its socks in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.A., just for you because we care.
We care that thousands of manufacturers in this country sacrifice quality for less-expensive labor in other areas of the world, to increase the bottom line. We continue to lobby in Washington D.C. for programs that responsibly limit the quantity of imported products coming into this country while still pursuing a policy of fair trade with our many global neighbors. We care about the environmental, sociological, and financial implications of this policy.
We want you to feel good about buying the Wigwam brand because we've set a standard of integrity that we strive to live up to every day.
Our manufacturing facility is state of the art and getting more green all of the time. We have and are working with local utilities to improve our efficiency and limit our carbon footprint by installing solar energy panels to heat our water, motion sensory lights to limit wasted power, and responsible waste management to re-use and recycle as much as we can.
We support wool producers in this country by sourcing our wool almost exclusively from American yarn spinners who buy from American wool growers. And we support domestic yarn spinners whenever possible and work with them to get the best quality natural and manmade fibers and yarn for all of our products.
For over 100 years, Wigwam has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of our customers. We have done this not just through providing them the finest quality socks, but by providing them with the assurance that their purchase of Wigwam socks supports its reputation of honesty and integrity.