Below is the original "hero" recognition of this USA company ... now moving to Commmunist Chinese ownership. SHAME.

David Vieau President & CEO American Made Hero! Click photos for A123 info. A123 Systems, Inc. ....... Watertown, Massachusetts      ... selected as an  American Made Hero Company! A123 Systems is a USA developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium ion batteries and battery systems. President Obama announced in a Rose Garden presentation details related to the further expansion of the company's United States manufacturing capacity. For all their efforts to keep battery manufacturing here in America we recognize the owners, managers and staff of A123 Systems as new members of AmericanMadeHeroes.com! The new facilities in Livonia and Romulus will comprise stages of production from coating and cell assembly to final assembly of complete automotive battery systems. These facilities will provide a diverse set of skilled job opportunities for Michigan's workforce including construction, engineering, sales and marketing, administration and research and development, with initial hiring to begin this year. This expansion in Michigan is a critical part of A123's commitment to build world-class lithium ion battery manufacturing in the United States. Click here ... to visit the and learn more about battery manufacturing at A123 Systems. President Obama's announcement in the Rose Garden with David Vieau, President & CEO of A123 Systems Inc.                                                                Governor Granholm Tours A123 Systems to Promote Advanced Battery Technology Governor Granholm tours A123 Systems in Livonia after the announcement that Michigan will receive $1.35 billion and grants for advanced battery technology. Video from WXYZ in Detroit.                                           Holland, MI. July 15, 2010. President Obama talks at the Holland, MI. advanced battery plant construction site on July 15, 2010 about how investing in clean energy can help move the economy forward and create new American jobs.                                           AmericanMadeHeroes.com ..... honors John Ratzenberger John Ratzenberger has dedicated himself to spreading the message that America needs to support and protect its' manufacturing heritage ... John has also stepped up time & again with practical contributions to the cause and therefore is our AmericanMadeHero.com! Our American Made Heroes both past & present, contribute to the vibrancy and health of their fellow citizens and deserve rightful recognition.                      Alexander Hamilton "Not only the wealth, but the independence and security of a country, appear to be materially connected with the prosperity of manufacturers. Every nation ... ought to endeavor to possess within itself all the essentials of a national supply. They comprise the means of subsistence, habitation, clothing and defense ... The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the United States, which was not long since deemed very questionable, appears at this time to be pretty generally admitted."    -- Alexander Hamilton ... an American Made Hero! Click here ... to provide comments & suggestions. They are welcomed and greatly appreciated. ... or simply send E-mail to   Comments@AmericanMadeHeroes.com American Made Heroes (AMH) is a unique non-partisan, grass-roots partnership focused on supporting, strengthening and expanding USA manufacturing. AMH applauds and salutes the growing group of American domestic manufacturers who proudly manufacture here in the USA and deserve America's special recognition and respect. American Made Heroes (AMH) also recognizes and salutes those among us who advocate for the implemention of policy solutions to immediately support our domestic manufacturers over unfair trade from foreign competitors. Copyright © 2010/2011/2012    AmericanMadeHeroes.com     All Rights Reserved