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Alta Racks Podcast with Impact Utah: Engineering & Manufacturing a Superior Bike Rack

In this episode of the Impact Utah Podcast, we discover Ali Yazdian’s journey from engineer to entrepreneur, creating Alta Racks: a durable, quality bike rack for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Best Mountain Bike Destinations for 2024 in USA and Canada

Mountain biking is an excellent outdoor activity that keeps you healthy while exploring the beauty of nature. The USA and Canada have many destinations perfect for mountain bike adventures. Here is a list of the best mountain bike destinations you should consider for your next adventure:

Whistler, British…

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ALTA Racks Going Green in Steel Manufacturing

Salt Lake, Utah (December 7, 2020) — ALTA RACKS, a leader in no frame contact vertical bike racks, recognizes creating steel is a process that generates a large carbon footprint; at the same time, steel is a product that can last a lifetime if designed, and manufactured correctly.

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Let’s Start a Brand

Let’s start a brand, outsource it overseas to places where the laws are non-existent, and where governments are corrupt. We can use slave labor to build our product and maximize our profit. Out of sight, out of mind, right? We’ll hire some athletes to represent us, talk about the…

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Made-in-USA Manufacturing

It’s unfortunate to see companies like Black Diamond shutting down manufacturing in Utah. While cost savings may have played a role, according to a recent interview, the real issue is the lack of innovative technology within the state and even the country. It’s easy to talk about supporting technological…

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U.S. Manufacturers Welcome Tariff Increase

See the link at the end of article for full article.

Another U.S. manufacturer, Alta Racks in Utah, said the tariffs “are about more than price fairness.”

“As an immigrant I know and (have) seen the tyranny that exist in most of the world. It is not a…

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Domestic Rack Makers Favor Trump’s Proposed Tariffs – Bicycle Retailer

“When Ali Yazdian began planning his bike rack company about three years ago, he was determined to manufacture in the U.S., as much as possible near his home in the Salt Lake Valley. Yazdian largely succeeded, publicly launching Alta Racks — named for the ski town 8 miles from…

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