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What is BABA?

What is BABA?

Posted by Theresa Hoffman on Nov 5th 2024

At the core of the “Build America, Buy America” initiative lies a commitment to strengthening our nation from within. By prioritizing domestic production and procurement of infrastructure products and components, we’re:

  • Fueling Job Creation: Strengthening industries at home translates into more job opportunities for our communities. As we invest in high-speed Internet infrastructure, we're also investing in American livelihoods.
  • Boosting Economic Resilience: By reducing dependence on foreign supply chains, we enhance our nation's resilience in times of global disruption, ensuring that vital broadband networks remain robust and reliable.
  • Empowering Local Businesses: The "Build America, Buy America" initiative empowers local businesses to contribute to our nation's digital growth.”

Source: National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Foreign companies like Lutze and Mencom manufacture a significant portion of their products within the United States, so they can meet the domestic requirements mandated by BABA. Contact us to see what qualifies.

American Rotary

American Rotary phase converters are engineered and manufactured in West Bend, WI. For over 10 years, they have been manufacturing premium rotary phase converters in the USA. American Rotary stands behind their products with the best warranty and support in the industry.

Benshaw

Benshaw provides innovative motor control and drive solutions. They offer a wide range of standard products and custom designs to meet diverse needs. Their advanced soft starters are user-friendly and support industry standards. With a commitment to quality and innovation, they deliver reliable and efficient solutions.

Dart Controls

Dart Controls has been designing and manufacturing variable speed drives since 1963. Based in Zionsville, Indiana, they are a ‘Total Solution Provider’ with standard off-the-shelf products. Offering the broadest range of motor speed controls, Dart operates a rapid processing center for quick order fulfillment.

Easter Seals Crossroads

Crossroads by Easter Seals has been serving companies since 1985 out of their facility located in Indianapolis, IN. As a contract manufacturer and assembly company, they return all of their profits to Easter Seals, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with disabilities and their families

Exergen

Product invention, assembly, testing, and packaging take place in Watertown, MA. Exergen is the leader in infrared thermocouples. With their TemporalScanner in 16 million homes worldwide, Exergen consists of three divisions: consumer medical, professional medical, and industrial.

Fibox

Fibox Inc., established in 1997, is a leading provider of high-quality enclosures. With a strong focus on innovation and customer needs, they offer a wide range of UL-listed NEMA enclosures, including large polycarbonate cabinets. Their products are trusted by various industries, including automation and process control.

Grace Technologies

As a manufacturer of Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs) and GraceSense IIoT Smart Sensor Devices, Grace Technologies makes all of their products in Davenport, IA. With a vision of making maintenance safer, smarter, and more productive, Grace Technologies engineers develop solutions for the many problems encountered in industries.

Hammond Power

With products sold worldwide, Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) manufactures all of their transformers in North America. Originally a family-owned business, HPS has grown to be an industry leader in magnetic transformer design and manufacturing.

MDI

Mercury Displacement Industries Inc (MDI) has a core product line of switch gear components, including mercury type contactors, tilit switches and liquid float level controls. Having 40-50 employees and markets, all of their products are manufactured in Michigan.

Micron

Located in Sterling, IL, Micron is known for their ImperiTRAN® encapsulated control transformer. In their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, all of their products are backed by a 20-year warranty.

MTE

In 1982, Milwaukee Transformer Co., Transformer Design Inc., and Milwaukee Electronic merged to form MTE Corporation. Their team of professional design engineers has more than 100 years of collective experience, and all of their products are manufactured in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Saginaw

With multiple distribution centers across the US, Saginaw Control & Engineers designs and manufactures standard and custom enclosures, all manufactured in Michigan. All Saginaw products are protected with the highest quality powder finishes available on the market today.

Simpson

Simpson's long history in the panel meter and test instrumentation industry has led them to strong relationships with several American Manufacturers. Known for their high standards in quality control, Simpson continues to grow as their products are manufactured in the USA.

TCI

Trans-Coil International (TCI) is well-versed in IEEE 519 compliance and enhanced motor protection. Their experienced staff have extensive knowledge of harmonics to achieve the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEEE) standard. Located in Germantown, WI, their Quick Response Manufacturing and added Electronic Product Division has expanded their harmonic mitigation products and solutions.

Zytron

Known for their high-quality process control products, including time, temperature, humidity, pressure, and multi-function controllers, Zytron products are manufactured in New Jersey. As an OEM-focused company, they specialize in working on custom applications and solutions.