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Onshoring Custom Manufacturing in the U.S. is on the Rise
American Manufacturing
Falconer Electronics Inc. is seeing a strong upward trend in onshoring custom manufacturing. As a United States based contract manufacturer for over 30 years, we have witnessed many ups and downs in manufacturing.
Recently, it seems…

The Cons of Doing Business with Foreign Countries
American ManufacturingAn American business purchasing products from foreign countries certainly creates many challenges. When working with a foreign company there can be some difficulty with achieving a positive final outcome.
A few issues that can arise include:Misunderstandings…

Hey Manufacturers, Being the “Best Kept Secret” is No Longer an Option
American Manufacturing"We prided ourselves as being the "Best Kept Secret" for decades. However, the internet changed everything. Now what?"
Unfortunately, I kept hearing this comment over and over from manufacturers. Especially from custom manufacturers.
Many…

15 Important Safety Tips for Outlet Strips
Commercial Power Strips, Safety and Certifications, Top "10"Safety for Outlet Strips
Outlet strips have many different uses in everyday life. They have many safety features as well. These features keep everyone safe. Extension cord, power strip or surge protector devices provide temporary power to electrical…

Offshoring: How it Affects Our Country’s Economy
American ManufacturingOffshoring occurs when a company chooses to have their production outsourced to a country outside the United States.This is due to the hope that their labor costs will be lower.However, there's something these companies don’t realize.Their…

The Importance of UL, CSA, and ETL Safety Certifications
New Product Development, Safety and CertificationsSafety and Certifications Importance
As we continue our posts on New Product Development, the next stage includes obtaining certifications for product safety. Safety and Certifications are an important aspect of any business. Not only to the…

Relatable Manufacturers: Movie Manufacturers that Could be Your Best Friend
American Manufacturing, Top "10"As we continue our blog series on American Manufacturers in the Movies, today we discuss "Movie Manufacturers That Could Be Your Best Friend." You know the type. Characters who are outrageously funny, lovable and a bit on the crazy side. Those…

Falconer Electronics Maintains SHARP Certification
Company News, Safety and CertificationsFrom left, Tim Songin, Safety Compliance account manager; Gary Baumann, Falconer Electronics; Cheryl Stanford, Falconer Electronics; Jan Jackson, Falconer Electronics; and Roger Hall, Falconer Electronics founder and president; outside of…

Falconer Electronics: Wire Harness Manufacturing Since 1985
Company NewsHumble Beginnings at Falconer Electronics
We are not able to say that our humble beginnings started in my garage in 1985. Truth be told….I had to launch Falconer Electronics, Inc (FEI) in my neighbor’s garage (main reason being he had a…