Posted to MediaSyndicate.com (Nov 22, 2008 - 09:51 AM) : Baseball glove manufacturing in the USA has all but dissipated over the last few decades. Akadema Inc, a baseball and softball equipment manufacturer, has opened its new glove manufacturing facility. The goal is simple: bring back America's pastime

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(Press Release) – Nov 21, 2008 – In August 2008, Akadema Inc did what very few American companies do these days. They brought American manufacturing home and created jobs for American craftsmen.

Since the 1950's the American baseball glove manufacturing industry has shrunk from an estimated five thousands jobs to less then fifty jobs in 2007. A new baseball factory has not been built in the USA by an established recognized brand in nearly two decades. The reasons for the demise are all too familiar; the costs of wages, insurance, benefits, taxation and regulations. These obstacles increase the products cost over three times and make it impossible to compete against foreign imports.

Many people would wonder why Akadema would set out on such an endeavor. But to Akadema ownership, the answers are simple: love of country and love of the game. Akadema ownership believes Americans should be able to make products that are loved and respected around the world. Our goal is to be the USA's largest domestic baseball glove manufacturer and make the best quality products. Akadema is willing to sacrifice the bottom line.

Visit our website at www.akademapro.com to learn more about Akadema and the new Patriot series baseball gloves. Akadema also manufacturers wood bats and is the only US baseball equipment manufacturer making both under one roof.

For more info or to speak with a customer service rep

Akadema Inc.
140 5th Ave
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
973-304-1470 phone
973-636-6375 fax
www.akademapro.com
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Akadema Inc has been the most innovative baseball and softball equipment manufacturer since inception twelve years ago. With 8 US patents and cutting edge technology Akadema has gained a good portion of market share from its competition. Akadema is endorsed by dozens of MLB players like Manny Ramirez, Shane Victorino, Tim Redding, David Murphy, Jose Guillen, Vicente Padilla and many other. US Olympic softball stars Monica Abbott and Crystl Bustos as well as senior advisors Gary Carter and Carl Yastremzski. visit website at http:// www.akademapro.com