Americans have prided themselves on being top-notch innovators for decades.  Sadly, as we see manufacturing companies and jobs leave the United States, R&D and innovation are following close behind. Some American companies, however, are still developing cutting-edge products. Elkay Manufacturing, a company based in Oak Brook, Illinois that makes water coolers, faucets, and sinks, has developed a "new technology to make stainless counter tops in a 'custom matte' finish that has the benefit of reducing the appearance of scratches and fingerprints." Very impressive.  Let's work together to keep jobs and companies here, so that great ideas can continue to thrive! Read more. ##