Ashworth Awards’ Made in USA medals outshine imports as tariffs drive up costs

With new and incoming tariffs drastically increasing the price of imported goods, Ashworth Awards’ Made in USA dimensional steel medals, once price-matched with imported diecast options, now clearly outshine them in both cost and value.

Over the past 5 years, Ashworth Awards has invested in domestic manufacturing ($3 million, in fact) to deliver superior quality, faster turnaround, and consistent pricing. qNow, with tariff-induced price hikes on overseas products, Ashworth’s USA-made medals are not only the value-added, most innovative option, they’re the more affordable one too.

“As tariffs begin to affect a wide range of recognition products and event supplies, our Made in USA medals, specifically the coveted Dimensional Steel™ line, are giving event organizers a major advantage,” said Daniel Ashworth, CEO at Ashworth Awards. “They used to match imports on price. Now, they beat them, hands down.”

Kim Ashworth, CFO at Ashworth Awards, completed a calculation to exemplify and compare the changes.  In an average 500 piece order for 3” medallions, prices for diecast increased by at least 33¢ per piece.  In comparison, Dimensional Steel Medallions™, once with a comparable price to diecast (anywhere from a $0.00 difference to a 25¢ fluctuation between the two options prior to tariff changes) is now saving events on average 33¢ or more per piece.  This is not even including the $150.00+ in savings for set-up charges between the two medallions options, with Dimensional Steel™ outshining diecast every time.  

All-in-all, a Dimensional Steel Medallion™ order of 500 pieces, in comparison to an average diecast piece order, can save you $300+ per order.  Think how much you can save in comparison to a more intricate & colorful diecast piece and larger sized orders.  Dimensional Steel™medallions, while slightly limited in its intricacy of moving pieces, is naturally heavier giving you that quality feel and has unlimited color, shape, and design options.  

In addition to dimensional steel medals, the same pricing shift applies to many other promotional products and apparel.  Event directors and coordinators looking to avoid surprise costs, shipping delays, or quality concerns are turning to Ashworth Awards for reliable, tariff-smart solutions made right here in the United States.

Ashworth’s medals are crafted from high-quality domestic material and a domestic workforce, with products having a wide variety of customization options, from full-color decoration and texture to sustainable ribbon choices and unique shapes.  These medals not only meet the highest standards of design and durability, but now represent the most cost-effective option for many events and races across the country.

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With over 60 years of experience, Ashworth Awards offers more than just medals.  Their domestic production capabilities extend to custom apparel, branded merchandise, and promotional items ensuring customers get the best pricing, top-tier service, and zero tariff-related headaches.  Let the experts help you decide between their international manufacturing and domestic manufacturing capabilities.  You have the option for both with Ashworth Awards!           

To learn more about how Ashworth Awards can help your event thrive without the burden of rising import costs, visit https://ashworthawards.com or contact us directly at info@ashworthawards.com.