Only in America

Tesco named pilot partner in NEMA's "Make it American" program

Tesco Metering announced May 14 its recognition as one of the first manufacturers to achieve certification in the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) new "Make It American" program. As a pilot partner in the program, Tesco is helping set the benchmark for domestic manufacturing compliance under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)—reinforcing its longstanding role as a trusted metering solutions provider to the electric utility industry.

Tesco received both Supply Chain Process Certification and Product Certification.

NEMA’s Make It American certification program helps the market identify products and manufacturing facilities that have implemented best-in-class processes to meet BABA domestic content requirements. The Make It American certification enables companies to demonstrate that their processes and supply chain management systems have undergone rigorous, third-party expert audits — providing greater certainty and confidence to manufacturers, government agencies, and procurement officials looking to source materials with enhanced levels of U.S.-manufactured content.

Companies can certify their facilities to NEMA’s Make It American Process Standard, and additional product specifications which are currently available for low-voltage power distribution equipment (LVDE) and wire and cable, with more specifications coming for other product lines in the coming months. Companies that successfully complete the certification audit are granted marks to showcase their rigorous supply chain processes, commitment to transparency and enhanced domestic manufacturing footprint.

Key highlights of TESCO’s U.S. manufacturing capabilities:

• Made in the USA: All core metering products are manufactured at Tesco's Bristol, PA facility.

• Vertically Integrated: From precision machining to final assembly, Tesco controls the full product lifecycle.

• Certified Quality: ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certifications ensure consistency, traceability, and lab-grade accuracy.

• Customer-Specific Solutions: Tesco's engineering team develops and builds custom testing systems no other supplier can match.

• Reshoring Support: With expanded capacity in its Dial Machine Division, Tesco partners with companies pursuing BABA-aligned U.S. production strategies.