Some People Don’t Know These 10 Things Come From New Hampshire
By Kelly A. Burch
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Published February 24, 2016
Did you know that people across the country – heck, across the globe! – use products that are made right here in New Hampshire? The Granite State has the natural resources and a great business environment to make some outstanding products that have become big business successes. Here are a few of our most noteworthy New Hampshire products.
1. Guns
Ruger guns are made in Newport, and fired around the world.
2. Boots
Timberlands have become the iconic American work boot, and they originated in Stratham.
3. Firefighting Gear
Globe Manufacturing is based in Pittsfield, and has been providing firefighting gear for 125 years.
4. Yogurt
Stonyfield Yogurt is eaten across the country, but it began here in New Hampshire and is based in Londonderry.
5. Lip Gloss
The whole nation enjoys Badger Balm, but this line of eco-friendly beauty products is based locally in Gilsum.
6. Bird Feeders
We know New Hampshire has plenty of wildlife, so it’s no surprise that Duncraft Bird Feeders has called Concord home since 1952.
7. This t-shirt
8. Velcro
After getting the idea in the Swiss Mountains, the inventor of Velcro moved his operation to Manchester.
9. The Segway
New Hampshire inventor Dean Kamen calls Manchester home.
10. The Farmer’s Almanac
The country’s longest continuously running periodical is based in Dublin (New Hampshire!).
This makes it even easier to buy local!
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