[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 17, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H6266]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING PENNSYLVANIA'S FIFTH DISTRICT INDUSTRIES ON MADE IN AMERICA 
                                  DAY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on Made in 
America Day to speak about American craftsmanship, specifically in the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  American entrepreneurs, workers, farmers, and innovators have built 
this country and drive our economy. They are the heart of this Nation, 
and they ensure that the Made in the USA label means quality and value, 
which is something we treasure.
  Pennsylvania has a rich history of being a manufacturing leader, 
especially our storied Pennsylvania steel. The Commonwealth has been an 
important cog in the wheel of this country's Industrial Revolution, 
thanks to industries like iron, coal, and lumber, in addition to steel. 
Our Pennsylvania farmers have fed, and continue to feed, generations of 
Americans, providing safe, nutritious food for all our neighbors.
  This rich history continues today. The Pennsylvania Fifth 
Congressional District is home to numerous producers that have made 
vital contributions to our prosperity. They have employed American 
workers, produced American products, and grown American crops. From 
heritage companies to newer, rising stars, we have a wide cross-section 
of products produced in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District.
  Brookville Equipment Corporation in Jefferson County is the leading 
manufacturer of diesel locomotive engines, street trolleys, and mining 
machinery. Brookville's mass transit resume includes fully refurbishing 
streetcars for cities including New Orleans, Philadelphia, and San 
Francisco.
  Since 1889, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company has been fashioning 
handcrafted pocketknives and sporting knives in McKean County, 
Pennsylvania.
  Zippo Manufacturing Company, makers of the world-famous Zippo 
windproof lighter, owns Case Knives today. Zippo is another family-
owned business based in Bradford, McKean County, since 1936.
  Clarion Industries has two divisions in Clarion County: Clarion 
Boards, which produces high-quality fiberboard used to manufacture 
products such as laminate flooring, furniture, fixtures, cabinetry, and 
moldings; and Clarion Laminates, the only Made in the USA laminate 
flooring manufacturer of its kind.
  Emporium Powdered Metal, Inc. in Cameron County is a powdered metal 
manufacturer staffed with more than 120 years of combined experience.
  Welch's in Erie County is particularly known for its grape juices, 
jams, and jellies made from dark Concord grapes and its white Niagara 
grape juice.
  Clearfield Machine Company has been producing custom machining since 
1868 in Clearfield County.
  Since 1830, the Woolrich name has stood for the best in sportswear 
for men and women, and it continues to make outerwear that combines 
comfort and function in Woolrich, Pennsylvania, in Clinton County.
  Major leaguers have been swinging our fine Pennsylvania hardwoods, 
thanks to Jefferson County's BWP Bats. BWP's slogan is ``Built With 
Pride.''
  Huntingdon County's Bonney Forge has a state-of-the-art forge 
facility capable of manufacturing our entire line of forged steel 
fitting and forged steel valve products since 1875.
  Diamond Back Truck Covers is a company two Penn State students 
started in their garage in 2003. They made heavy-duty, utility-oriented 
diamond plate aluminum truck bed covers for pickup trucks in 
Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, in Centre County.
  Domtar Paper Company in Elk County is the largest integrated producer 
of uncoated free-sheet paper in North America and the second largest in 
the world, based on production capacity.
  Pull-A-Pump in Potter County manufactures portable pump pulling 
machines for those in need of water well technology, with a unique dual 
traction belt design that is second to none.
  Whirley Industries Incorporated in Warren County designs, develops, 
and produces products for the food and beverage industry.
  Centre County also boasts many new rising stars in high-tech 
industries, including KCF Technologies, a dynamic technology company 
that develops and commercializes products for industry and the 
military.
  Mr. Speaker, this is just a sample of the manufacturers who employ 
our friends and neighbors in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional 
District. These companies and many others produce quality, American-
made products, and we cannot be more proud to celebrate them during 
Made in America Week.

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