5 Reasons Made-in-the-USA Manufacturing Matters

USA-made products are more than just a nice selling point: Where the promos you sell are sourced can actually make or break an order. Discover some unexpected reasons it pays to work with a domestic promo supplier, and promise your clients they'll always receive their order on time and in top shape.

Faster Turnaround

This first point might seem obvious, but it's worth mentioning. When you don't order domestic, you're usually relying on products sailing across oceans, adding days or even weeks to your client's in-hand date. That lengthy journey also opens the door for more opportunities for errors and delays. Instead, reduce your risk and order from a supplier that manufactures in the USA.

Get peace of mind and faster fulfillment by ordering from domestic supplier Ameramark. Almost all their products have a 2-5 day turnaround. Need your order faster? No problem. They can fulfill rush orders for a small additional fee.

Secure Pricing

If you've been paying attention to the news, you're well aware of the chaos trade wars and tariffs can cause with overseas shipments. Because these fees are in a constant state of flux, you won't be able to provide clients with definite pricing on their promos, or you won't know the exact profit potential on your orders if you absorb the cost. Eliminate this issue entirely by sourcing promos from the USA, where pricing won't be affected by tumultuous trade relations.

You can feel confident providing pricing from Ameramark – all their products keep the same price for a full year. Even then, only minor revisions are made every January.

Unforeseen Events

Unexpected circumstances can happen anywhere, and they can completely derail a project's fulfillment if your supplier is overseas, as the product is too far away to attempt to rectify the situation. For example, the tragic outbreak of the coronavirus in China has forced many top suppliers to shut their doors for the time being, leaving many distributors out in the cold. Being so far away from production makes it difficult to reroute orders. By working with a USA supplier, it's more likely that you'll be able to manage issues as they arise.

You'll be in good hands with Ameramark, as one of their greatest strengths is fulfillment. For large orders, they're able to drop-ship in as few as 3 days for partial orders. Because production is done entirely in-house, they can adjust and correct issues immediately.

Quality & Safety Standards

Product safety and compliance is a top concern with end-buyers, and should be with you as well. To ensure the products you provide meet the highest standards and certifications, look for domestic-made goods. Some overseas suppliers have more lax regulations and standards, which can unfortunately result in faulty products down the line. Promise your clients they're only putting their name on the best goods possible by staying in the USA.

Ameramark takes safety and compliance seriously. For instance, all of their fabrics are fire-retardent certified, which is of crucial importance for large-format products. They are also Prop 65 compliant, so you can promise that all products will be inspected and tested before they're shipped from the factory.

Affordable Price

Too many distributors make the mistake of thinking products from overseas are always cheaper. You'd be surprised to learn that's not always the case. For instance, most overseas products leave out fees in the price you see online, such as shipping, duties and setup fees, so even if it looks like you're getting a cheaper product at first glance, that may not be the case. Rather than leave it up to chance, work with American suppliers that offer transparent pricing models so you won't be hit with surprises later on.

You'll never be hit with surprise fees from Ameramark – with their transparent pricing, what you see is what you get. They're proud to offer no art or setup fees. Plus, they warranty their products and stand behind the quality from order placement to delivery.