[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 88 (Friday, May 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E474]
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                           HONORING NIFF-TONE

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                          HON. RUDY YAKYM III

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 23, 2025

  Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Niff-Tone, a 
family-owned business in Mentone, Indiana, celebrating 50 years in the 
building materials industry. Since its founding in 1975, Niff-Tone has 
exemplified American craftsmanship, customer dedication, and community 
spirit.
  Established by the father and uncles of current owner Joe Secrist, 
Niff-Tone began as a modest garage operation and has grown into a 
leading supplier for commercial, agricultural, and residential 
construction. Its extensive product line includes steel, siding, 
roofing, windows, doors, insulation, and full steel building packages--
most of which are American-made, with Indiana-produced steel backed by 
lifetime warranties.
  At the heart of Niff-Tone's success is its unwavering commitment to 
service. Mr. Secrist, who began working with his father at age 12, 
upholds the founding principle: treat every customer like family. This 
philosophy drives the company's personalized approach, including direct 
consultations, site visits, and prompt issue resolution. Today, Niff-
Tone serves over 5,000 customers and collaborates with about 10 
manufacturers.
  Beyond business, Niff-Tone actively supports its community--donating 
materials to schools and projects, and sponsoring local events like 
Miss Mentone, represented by Kinley Rowe.
  As Niff-Tone marks this milestone, it remains committed to delivering 
dependable, American-made products and building strong, lasting 
relationships.
  Congratulations to Niff-Tone on 50 years of outstanding service and I 
wish them 50 more years of continued success.

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