Ahhh they are slow to show up but when they do they are pounding the same drum as usual. "Buy American" is a great t-shirt campaign for an overseas company to capitalize on.
The point is, buy American when and where you can. In the bowling industry, wye can. It's as simple as that.
Not everyone reflects that sentiment. The side over looked by most. Brunswick moved production, no one considers that it is still based in the U.S. and has plenty of employees here. Brunswick pays taxes here and also has an impact on the economy. UPS ships their product from Mexico into the U.S. to distributors who make a profit selling to proshops and then proshops make a profit selling to bowlers. Each pays taxes on the product down the line. The product is shipped across the U.S. by various companies during the process which supports other U.S. workers. Brunswick brands on the PBA tour, Brunswick at USBC nationals tournament, Brunswick sponsered local players. All an extension of the U.S. based company.
Most have limited vision. I can see the same arguement 40 years ago with automobiles. It becomes a hollow point when most spout it in reference to a bowling ball and honestly doesnt apply it in their normal life.
I see that you missed my point. I mentioned that, when an American made product is readily available, I buy it. Name 1 major bowling company that is made outside of the US? Well, there is only 1. So how can the rest of the companies still record a profit here in the US, and the 1 other company can't? I get that my shirt, shoes, and pants are all from Thailand, Vietnam, or China. But those are the norm for the industry and find American clothing isn't as readily available as say Storm, Motiv, Hammer, or 900G. My point is/was, there is better stuff on the market, and the balls are made by Bill, Tom, and Jane as opposed to Juan, Roberto, and Guatalope. And Bill, Tom, and Jane will place their income back into our economy.
Now, before some of you get sideways about what I am saying, I worked in a production facility during my youth. You would be surprised at how many employees are actually employees by these facilities. And with B making 3 different bowling companies under 1 roof, you are eliminating hundreds of American workers, while the REST of the ball industry is employing them. That is all.
