Patriotic PC Maker: No Outsource

Wired News ^ | 6-26-04 | Reuters

[Musket]

SAN FRANCISCO -- A small Idaho-based PC maker has turned the public backlash against outsourcing U.S. jobs into an unusual marketing campaign, urging customers to "Buy MPC, Support America."

MPC Computers, unlike its much larger rivals, keeps all of its 1,000 employees in the United States. The company, owned by private investment firm Gores Technology Group, will turn down the chance to save money by moving staff to low-cost centers in Asia, MPC Chief Executive Michael Adkins said.

[Musket]

I thought this was interesting. I guess they would get the parts from US companies - if they were available. Is anyone familiar with their machines?

Here's a link to their web site.

[TheBattman]

Adkins concedes that the PC itself could hardly be called an American product -- most of its components are made in Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia or elsewhere. But he said the company's patriotic marketing has won over new customers.

Gee-wiz....so the final assembly and tech folks are in the US - yet 99% of the components are made overseas--- Yep, that's American....

[Paleo Conservative]

It's just about impossible to make a PC without parts from the far east.

[goldstategop]

I would say take the time to compliment the company on good citizenship... most companies don't even express gratitude to America so go out of your way to let other companies know you'd appreciate the same courtesy. All year around, not just on the Fourth Of July.

[TheBattman]

This company isn't the only one to maintain it's technical staff, design staff, and primary operations in the US.....

And it's not that I'm not appreciative of any company that keeps their jobs in the states. It's just a shame we can't make the components here...

[goldstategop]

In an ideal world, I would love it if they would make the product in America. As long they keep the jobs here, I'm happy.

[Doctor Stochastic]

Formerly Micron computers. Micron Tech (the chip maker owned by the potato king) used to own the company.

[Musket]

Oh O.K. I remember using Micron external hard drives at the old gig. Good stuff. Didn't know they changed their name. Thanks.

[ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton]

Yeah, Micron components are top draw.

[EagleMamaMT]

Read later.

[Dan from Michigan]

I'll strongly consider them if I do not build my next computer.

[Musket]

Yep, same here.: )

[sixmil]

What a coincidence, we have a 0% tariff on electronics, and none of these electrical components are made in the USA anymore.

Tariff-free trade and open borders are nothing more than corporate subsidies.