Vice President Pence speaks at the Smart Vent Products manufacturing plant

ANDERSON, S.C. - EntSun -- Smart Vent Products was invited as a special guest for the USMCA: A Better Deal for American Workers event on August 26, 2019 at Sargent Metal Fabricators in Anderson, South Carolina.  Sargent Metal is the exclusive manufacturing facility of Smart Vent Products.

The event sought to promote the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and how this new trade deal could benefit American workers, businesses and our national economy.

"For almost 20 years, we have manufactured our foundation flood vents entirely in the USA. Investments in specialized tooling along with the efficiency of the American Sargent Metal workforce has been a successful, great American story." said Smart Vent Products CEO, Mike Graham.

Approximately 700 people were in attendance for the panel discussion and guest speakers that concluded with a speech by Vice President Mike Pence.  Others in attendance included Governor Henry McMaster, Senator Lindsey Graham, and Congressmen Ralph Norman, Tom Rice, and William Timmons.

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"We are honored that the Vice President of the United States Mike Pence was the featured speaker for this event and highlighted how our manufacturing, assembly, and materials all are made in the United States of America," added Graham.

Smart Vent Products foundation flood vent line helps buildings in flood zones be safer during flooding events. These hydrostatic relief vents relieve pressure off of foundation walls to help prevent structural damage. Many foundations have been saved from complete failure by having our flood vents installed. Smart Vent's flood vents also help reduce a building's flood insurance policy premium.

About Smart Vent Products, Inc.

Founded in 1997, Smart Vent Products, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of foundation flood venting systems and has an ICC-ES Certified product line with dual-function and insulated engineered models for residential and commercial applications. Smart Vent is providing over 100 million sq. ft. of certified flood protection around the world today. For more information about SMART VENT PRODUCTS, INC., call 1-877-441-8368 or visit http://www.smartvent.com.