Federal Trade Commission
Received Documents
May 3, 1996
P894219
B18354900152

     April 29, 1996

     Office of the Secretary
     FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
     Room 159
     Sixth & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
     Washington, DC 20580

     Dear Sir/Madam:

     We write in support of the American Hand Tool Coalition and specifically Snap-On Tools,
     Inc. on the issue of "Made in U.S.A." claims for products sold in the United States.

     We support the Federal Trade Commissions' current interpretation and enforcement of "Made
     in U.S.A." claims that products have all or virtually all domestic origin.

     Allowing companies who do not meet the current standards to claim and advertise their 
     products as "Made in U.S.A." by diluting it's meaning would be unfair to companies who do 
     meet these standards.  We also believe it would be deceptive to consumers, who may buy 
     products based on these "Made in U.S.A." claims.

     We encourage the Federal Trade Commission to consider the recommendations of the 
     American Hand Tool Coalition.

     Respectfully,



     William T.  Carroll
     Outside Sales Representative

     WTC:dls

     cc:  Brad Goranson
          Ned Bennett

STEEL TECHNOLOGIES INC.