I recently was in the market to purchase a new washer and dryer. I was determined to buy American while also supporting a local small business. I had decided to go for Whirlpool because I had heard they were made in America. I found a small independent owner appliance store nearby. When I entered the store, I told the owner that I wanted to buy Whirlpool because they were American made. He quickly pointed out to me that Whirlpools were made in America but many of the parts were made in China. He told me that if I truly wanted a 100% American made product then the best choice was Speed Queen. He went on to say that every part within the Speed Queen was made in America. It’s also the best made product that I could buy and it has been the choice of laundromats for decades because they are built to last. I was so happy with my purchase and they work great. I did have to pay more but it was worth it to me. I accomplished what I set out to do. I bypassed the giant corporations and supported a small business and I was not contributing to China’s slave labor. I would love to hear of any similar stories and what products are out there that we can trust are 100% American made.
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This is what they are saying.
The company was sold to Johnson Professional Wax in 2000, which did away with the line, but not before BWC bought the rights to sell the products under their original name. Bowling Alley (Clear Paste) Wax has been made from the same time-honored recipe for over 100 years.
Having never used bowling alley was I wouldn't know if this was the same formula, but it certainly sounds like you would.
I know Johnsons wax isn't in the same universe. I'll have to try some of the BWC. That would be wonderful.
No doubt. Jubilee is a S C Johnson product, that was licensed to Malco. I don't know if that means Malco is mfg and distributing or Johnson is. Jeez. Anyway keep us updated on the wax.
Glad you reminded me. I dug a little - apparently the name and recipe they bought is from Butcher Bowling Alley Wax, not the one we used. I tried that Butcher wax years ago and it's junk. nothing like the Virginia based bowling alley wax.
Here's another thing my mother swore by and it's fantastic for burns especially. And although it was bought out the new company hasn't tinkered with the ingredients. That's Unguentine ointment. You can find it on Amazon.
I worked at a drugstore grill in HS and burned my hand badly scrubbing the grill. It was so painful. Mom put Unguentine on it and it immediately stopped hurting, healed fast and didn't leave a scar.
Thanks, good to know.