[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 8]
[House]
[Pages 11140-11141]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING MADE IN PENNSYLVANIA COMPANIES

  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 to speak 
about American craftsmanship as the White House celebrates ``Made in 
America Week.''
  American entrepreneurs, workers, farmers, and innovators have built 
this country and drive our country. 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.

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  Our Pennsylvania farmers have fed, and continue to feed, generations 
of Americans, providing safe, nutritious food for all of our neighbors. 
This rich history continues today.
  The 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 the Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional 
District.
  Brookville Equipment Corporation in Jefferson County is the leading 
American manufacturer of diesel locomotive engines, street trolleys, 
and mining machinery. Brookville's mass transit resume includes fully 
refurbishing streetcars for 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. Zippo 
Manufacturing Company, makers of the world famous Zippo windproof 
lighter, owns Case knives today. Zippo is another family-owned business 
based in Bradford 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'' 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.
  GE Transportation is an American manufacturing giant. The 
organization manufactures equipment for the railroad, marine, mining, 
drilling, and energy generation industries in Erie County.
  Major leaguers have been swinging our fine Pennsylvania hardwoods, 
thanks to Jefferson County company 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 
fittings and forged steel valve products since 1875.
  DiamondBack Truck Covers is a company two Penn State students started 
in their garage in 2003. They make 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 freesheet paper in North America, and the second largest in 
the world, based on production and capacity.
  Pul-A-Pump of PA, Inc., 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, families, and neighbors in the Fifth Congressional 
District of Pennsylvania. These companies, and many others, produce 
quality, American-made products, and we could not be more proud to 
celebrate them during ``Made in America Week.'' Congratulations, and 
keep up the great work.

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