Origin Transparency

At Roy I Kaufman, Inc., we believe in complete transparency about our component sources and assembly operations.

Compliance Notice

All wire rope assemblies are assembled in Ohio, USA with domestic and imported components in accordance with FTC guidelines for origin claims.

Component Sources

Wire Rope & Cable

Primary source: Imported from China and other countries

7x7 aircraft cable construction
7x19 wire rope construction
Galvanized and stainless steel options

End Fittings & Hardware

Mix of domestic and imported sources

Swage sleeves and eyes
Thimbles and hardware
Custom machined fittings (Ohio-made when applicable)

Ohio Assembly Operations

What We Do in Marion, Ohio:

Precision cutting to length
Swaging operations
End fitting installation

Quality control testing
Pull test certification
Final packaging & labeling

1672 Marion Upper-Sandusky Rd
Marion, OH 43302

Substantial Transformation

Our Ohio assembly operations constitute substantial transformation under U.S. trade regulations:

Raw wire rope is transformed into finished, tested assemblies
New product identity: Custom cable assemblies with specific end fittings
New use: Application-specific solutions vs. bulk wire rope
Significant value addition through precision assembly and testing

Our Supply Chain Commitment

Traceability

Full documentation of component origins for every assembly

Quality

Rigorous incoming inspection regardless of component origin

Domestic Preference

Actively seeking domestic suppliers for future growth

Future Development

We're committed to expanding our domestic sourcing capabilities:

Expanding Domestic Sources

Actively developing relationships with U.S. wire rope manufacturers for select products.

Vertical Integration

Evaluating opportunities for in-house wire rope production for specialty applications.

Note: When we launch products that qualify for unqualified "Made in USA" claims, they will be clearly identified and backed by complete supplier certifications and cost substantiation.

Questions About Our Supply Chain?

We're happy to provide detailed component origin information for your specific requirements.