If you've read The World is Flat chances are you're more open to globalization and not particulary too worried about where a corporate office's geographical location might be. Part of Pelco's brand is "Made in America." For instance, a US flag adorns Pelco clothing; they have a 9-11 museum; are the single largest donator to Toys-for-Tots, and the US Flag flown in Clovis, CA is so big they needed special permission from the FAA. Ironic they are soon to be officially owned by a French based company.
Well, outside of fashion and perfume there are a number of other American used products owned by the French. The FresnoBee reported the following brands or companies: Mack Trucks was purchased by Renault in 1990 after being founded in Brooklyn. If you consume Dannon yogurt - that's French. Smoke, shave or write? You might be using a lighter, razor or pen from Bic. Michelin tires are French. Finally, the United States Marine Corp is fed by the US subsidiary of Sodexho Alliance......a $16.9 bilion dollar French company.
The whole FresnoBee article can be read here: http://www.fresnobee.com/columnists/mcewen/story/101934.html
