Made Across America

From now until Made in the USA Day (July 2nd), we’re hitting the road to showcase the heart of American manufacturing—our people and the products that keep our country running safely.

As part of the celebration, we’re hosting a “Safety Snapshot” photo contest! We are seeking photos of safety and identification marking products in action across the nation for a chance to win.

Join us in honoring the people and products that protect what powers everyday lives & submit your best shot today!

Safety Solution Snapshots 📸

Submit a photo of a utility marker or sign for a chance to win prizes! Each month, one winner will receive a $250 Amazon Gift Card, and then a Grand Prize winner of a $1000 Southwest Airlines Travel Voucher will be announced on Made in The USA Day, July 2nd! All qualifying submissions will receive a “Made Across America” Calendar.

Official contest rules and guidelines listed below.

Trident reserves the rights to all submitted photos, and employees are ineligible for cash prizes. Submissions must be original, with no alterations, and AI-generated images are not allowed. By entering, participants agree to allow their photos to be used for advertising. Entrants can submit up to five photos per month and are eligible for one monthly prize to qualify for the grand prize. Winners will be announced the first Tuesday of the following month, with the grand prize announced on July 2, 2025.

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Montgomeryville, PA

Our Made Across America journey kicks off in Montgomeryville, PA, home to LEM Products and William Frick & Co. Just outside Philadelphia, near Ben Franklin’s original print shop, this stop is a nod to America’s deep-rooted history in printing. Today, LEM and Frick continue that tradition by manufacturing high-performance labels, tags, and RFID solutions that enhance safety and identification across industries. It’s the perfect place to start celebrating American craftsmanship!

Waseca, MN

Our next stop takes us to Waseca, MN, home of Rhino Marking & Protection Systems. With April being National Safe Digging Month, there’s no better time to highlight Rhino’s mission—helping protect underground utilities and prevent costly accidents. Our above-ground posts and surface markers serve as critical reminders to call 811 before digging, ensuring safety for workers, homeowners, and communities alike.

West Chicago, Illinois

Just outside the Windy City, our Made Across America tour stops in West Chicago, IL, home to Pro-Line Safety Products — a leader in tracer wire systems. Their expertise in wire, connectors, and test points ensures that underground utilities remain locatable, preventing costly damage and service disruptions. From gas and water lines to fiber optics, Pro-Line’s American-made solutions play a critical role in protecting the infrastructure that keeps communities running safely and efficiently.

Sherman, Texas

Our final stop takes us to Sherman, TX, home to Presco, a leader in temporary marking products like flags and barricade tape. Quality and innovation start at the source, and that’s that sets Presco apart: their in-house engineered films division, where they custom compound and extrude the materials used in their products. From construction sites to utility marking, Presco’s highly visible solutions help keep workers and the public safe.

Tips for Taking Great Photos

Official Contest Rules & Guidelines

I. Submission Rules

• To qualify for prizes, photos must contain a utility or safety marker in frame

• Only submit photos that you own. Images generated by artificial intelligence are not allowed.

• Limit 5 submissions per month per contestant

• The photo must be in its original state and cannot be altered in any way, including but not limited to removing, adding, reversing, or distorting subjects within the frame

II. Prizes

• A panel of judges not affiliated with Trident Solutions will select monthly winners as well as the grand prize winner

• Grand prize winner to be announced on July 2, 2025 and will receive a $1000 voucher from Southwest Airlines

• Monthly winners will receive a $250 Amazon Gift Card

o April winner announced on May 5

o May winner announced on June 2

o June winner announced on July 2

• All contest entrants who submit qualifying photos will receive a commemorative calendar upon completion of the competition.

III. Usage Rights & Permission

• Trident reserves non-exclusive rights to all photos after submission

• By entering the contest, entrants agree that photos submitted can be used by Trident Solutions for advertising purposes

• Trident employees are not eligible to win cash prizes

• Trident reserves the right not to use submissions that are deemed inappropriate or unsafe