Companies all over the globe have begun to outsource their manufacturing and quality control to regions of the world with lower living costs in an attempt to lower the cost of production. This trend is especially common for companies that previously manufactured in the U.S., as they gain some of the most significant cost savings. But, these cost savings come at the expense of QUALITY. A trade-off Willoughby refuses to make.
Being founded in 1947, Willoughby remembers the prime of American manufacturing and seeks to continue those glory days. In America (specifically, Indianapolis, Indiana), Americans make all Willoughby stainless steel products. We are proudly made in the USA as a commitment to quality and to give back to the American economy, the American Taxpayer, and the American Worker.
The FTC requires that “all or virtually all” of a product must be made in the USA to earn the “Made in USA” label. To some companies, that Made in USA label is a marketing tactic, but to Willoughby, it is our business model.
Made in USA represents our commitment to quality products engineered and manufactured to withstand the harshest conditions and last a lifetime. With a large portion of our sales coming from government or quasi-government entities, manufacturing quality products is not simply a way to appease our customers. Instead, it is the responsibility of American taxpayers to guarantee that their money is well-utilized for products without any manufactured redundancy.
Those tax dollars are returned to the U.S. economy through our investment in skilled American workers within our facility and all along our supply chain. As we continue on our journey of U.S. manufacturing, we can visualize a not-so-distant future where America returns to the manufacturing world stage, showcasing our collective innovation, quality, attention to detail, and lifetime value.
At Willoughby, we understand that a high-quality product starts with high-quality materials. That’s why we source stainless steel bars and sheets from U.S. suppliers.
These materials are then transformed into usable parts by skilled American craftsmen, who pass them off to experts for final assembly and quality control. These stringent procedures and requirements are in place to ensure our products exceed expectations. They can be trusted in high-security environments such as prisons and jails, as proven by our range of certifications.
Our close collaboration with agencies critical to America’s infrastructure ensures that essential facilities, such as governmental and correctional builds, use Willoughby products. When you choose Willoughby, you’re not just choosing a product. You’re choosing quality, innovation, and responsibility. You can rest assured knowing that the products you ordered have been engineered and manufactured to the highest industry standards, with the most modern technology and materials, by skilled American artisans.
Your purchase is not just an investment in quality, but also in the U.S. economy. The taxpayer dollars find their way back into communities along the supply chain, contributing to American prosperity. And when you choose American-made products, you’re not just making a purchase-you’re making a long-term investment in the future of America.