The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) launched a new Make It American™ certification program to help the market identify products and manufacturing facilities that have implemented best-in-class processes to meet Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) domestic content requirements.
Stated in the press release, Make It American certification enables companies to demonstrate that their processes and supply chain management systems have undergone rigorous, third-party expert audits -- providing greater certainty and confidence to manufacturers, government agencies, and procurement officials looking to source materials with enhanced levels of U.S.-manufactured content.
Companies can certify their facilities to NEMA’s Make It American Process Standard, and additional product specifications which are currently available for low-voltage power distribution equipment (LVDE) and wire and cable, with more specifications coming for other product lines in the coming months. Companies that successfully complete the certification audit are granted marks to showcase their rigorous supply chain processes, commitment to transparency, and enhanced domestic manufacturing footprint.
“The U.S. electroindustry is the backbone of our nation’s energy system, investing over $185 billion in domestic electrical component manufacturing since 2018,” said Debra Phillips, President and CEO, NEMA. “NEMA’s Make It American Program allows our nation’s manufacturers to showcase their commitment to U.S. manufacturing, creating even more jobs, and strengthening the American manufacturing sector.”
Eaton, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Southwire, and TESCO Metering are the first NEMA member companies to achieve the NEMA Make It American Process Certification. In addition, Siemens, Southwire, and TESCO earned product certifications.
For more information about NEMA’s Make It American Program and the Make It American BABA Registry of certified companies and products, visit here.
