Category Archives: Made in USA

Blackwater Era ends in Iraq

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Tom

Not a single person under the guard of Blackwater was killed or even seriously injured during their service in Iraq Continue reading →

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Is Made in USA molle gear really better?

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Tom

It’s a reasonable question in these times when so much of the textiles world is focused in the Far East. I spent much of my time at this year’s Shot Show in Orlando confirming my convictions. This is how I … Continue reading →

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Contract Award Delays

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Tom

If only I could be a fly on the wall at the DSCP, Natick, and other hubs of Department of Defense procurement. For reasons that are unclear to me and plenty of others in the industry, there have been several … Continue reading →

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A New Era of Tactical Gear Sewing

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Tom

ATK has announced the purchase of Eagle Industries. Continue reading →

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Enforcing Made in USA Standards

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Tom

Made in China worked for Walmart, and it’s apparently working for the government too. Continue reading →

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