The “Proudly American” Companies Which Don’t Want You Knowing They Left The USA!

Published on 11/01/2020
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Huffy

Need a new bicycle, or to have yours repaired? Huffy has been taking care of cyclists’ needs for more than one hundred years. Originating in Dayton, Ohio, Huffy secured multiple subsidiaries. This collection features Huffy Bicycle Co., Gen-X Sports, Royce Union, and American Sports Design CO. The business was created by George Huffman, using his classic nickname. Just before the turn of the millennium, Huffy’s American factories closed, and production was transferred to overseas plants. Currently, there are six factories across the world, in Mexico, Taiwan, and China. Prior to this spread, the factories within America could be found in the Ohio town of Celina.

Huffy

Huffy

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Oakley Sunglasses

James Jannard created Oakley with a sum of $300. Such a small amount went on to create the internationally renowned eyewear company. Previously, Luxottica, the Italian business, bought it. Regardless, Lake Forest, California is the place where you will find the Oakley HQ. 1975 was the year where the IPO was started by the business, bringing in $230 million after two decades. The business has evolved top supply chin guards and ski goggles. Following James Jannard’s sale of the business, he made a U-turn professionally, starting Red Digital Cinema throughout 2007.

Oakley Sunglasses

Oakley Sunglasses

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