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« on: December 12, 2012, 02:10:55 PM »
http://gerbing.com/news/recentNews.php

Given that the new owers had to know of the manufacturing shift back to the states, this might be the exception that proves the rule wrt companies being purchased and and becoming less than they were . . . .

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« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2012, 02:13:44 PM »
Quote from: bomber on December 12, 2012, 02:10:55 PM

http://gerbing.com/news/recentNews.php

Given that the new owers had to know of the manufacturing shift back to the states, this might be the exception that proves the rule wrt companies being purchased and and becoming less than they were . . . .

Active month . . . Klim, Gerbings . . . .



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(From the man who got new jacket, pants, and helmet last month. THIS MONTH I haven't bought anything YET)
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« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2012, 02:27:30 PM »
Quote from: expatbrit on December 12, 2012, 02:13:44 PM



Gear whore! Smile

(From the man who got new jacket, pants, and helmet last month. THIS MONTH I haven't bought anything YET)


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« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2012, 03:13:10 PM »
I saw that Gerbings is touting their made in America theme.  I like it.  I recently returned my Warm & Safe jacket and gloves to the manufacture and hope they replace them under warranty.  If not, I will march down to The Pit Stop and buy Gerbing stuff.
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« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2012, 05:09:43 PM »
Quote from: Duc OT on December 13, 2012, 03:13:10 PM

I saw that Gerbings is touting their made in America theme.  I like it.  I recently returned my Warm & Safe jacket and gloves to the manufacture and hope they replace them under warranty.  If not, I will march down to The Pit Stop and buy Gerbing stuff.


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« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2013, 07:02:31 AM »

Their current inventory is made in the USA?  That seals the deal -- I am buying Gerbings.
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« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2013, 08:05:20 AM »
I just purchased some Gerbing's gear. The jacket liner was made in the USA. The dual temp controller was made in China. The T5 gloves were made in Pakistan.

I ordered from Revzilla (not Gerbing's direct) so maybe they're working through old stock.

But I'm pretty sure that all Gerbing's products are going to be made in the US, if they're not already and there's still some old stock floating around.
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2013, 02:26:14 PM »
Gerbings has just been acquired by a holding company and is continuing the move back to the states.  I fear for the future of their customer service.   EEK!

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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2013, 04:36:04 PM »
Quote from: Mr_Gone on January 07, 2013, 08:05:20 AM

I just purchased some Gerbing's gear. The jacket liner was made in the USA. The dual temp controller was made in China. The T5 gloves were made in Pakistan.

I ordered from Revzilla (not Gerbing's direct) so maybe they're working through old stock.

But I'm pretty sure that all Gerbing's products are going to be made in the US, if they're not already and there's still some old stock floating around.


It'll still be awhile before it's 100% "Made In USA".

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