AGF Manufacturing is a family-owned American manufacturer. It isn’t just a tagline—it’s a core part of who we are. 
For over 35 years, we’ve proudly engineered, manufactured, assembled, and shipped innovative fire sprinkler products all over the World, supporting American workers and delivering reliable solutions to contractors, engineers, and facility owners. Today, with growing emphasis on sourcing transparency and compliance with federal procurement rules, domestic manufacturing matters more than ever.
Navigating BABAA and Buy American Requirements
The Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA)—introduced as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—places stricter requirements on federally funded infrastructure projects. Specifically, BABAA mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in these projects must be produced in the U.S.
This is different from the Buy American Act (BAA), which applies to direct federal purchases rather than funded projects. While BABAA has reshaped public procurement, the original Buy American rules remain unchanged.
Not all manufacturers are prepared to meet these evolving standards. At AGF, many of our products meet BABAA criteria, and we are proud to consistently offer more BABA-compliant solutions. This makes us a strong partner for contractors and engineers working on projects with federal funding or domestic content requirements.
How Tariffs Factor In
Global supply chain shifts and tariffs have complicated the cost and availability of imported materials. While some manufacturers have turned to overseas sourcing to cut costs, those choices can bring uncertainty and delays—especially when tariffs increase prices or product availability becomes unpredictable.
Because AGF remains committed to U.S.-based manufacturing, we’ve avoided many of the disruptions caused by tariffs, offering our customers more price stability, faster lead times, and reliable delivery.
Why U.S. Manufacturing Matters
Producing our products in the U.S. gives us control over every step of the process—from design to machining, testing, and assembly. It means higher quality standards, responsive customer support, and the ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs of the fire protection industry.
It also means we’re better positioned to meet today’s growing demand for American-made products—especially in government, institutional, and municipal projects where domestic sourcing is no longer a preference but a requirement.
Your Partner in Compliance and Quality
AGF has long been trusted for our product innovation and industry expertise, but our commitment to American manufacturing adds another level of confidence for engineers and contractors specifying our solutions.
Whether you’re navigating BABAA requirements, managing tariff pressures, or simply looking for consistent quality from a domestic supplier, AGF is ready to deliver.