CatStrap, based near Toledo, makes American-made anti-theft shields for catalytic converters and EV charging cables. Its patented, low-profile hardened-steel barriers have protected more than 100,000 vehicles over a decade, while its newer EV Cable Shield extends the same approach to public charging stations. The company also offers the Cateye 130-decibel alarm and DyeDefender blue-dye deterrent as add-ons.
CatClampBorn from a Toledo custom fabrication shop’s effort to protect a fleet customer, CatClamp makes patented, made-in-USA catalytic-converter and diesel particulate filter anti-theft cages. Its cable-cage design clamps to exhaust pipes and anchors to the vehicle chassis, giving the product broad coverage from passenger vehicles to heavy-duty commercial trucks. CatClamp has been selling its products for over 15 years and reports a 99.75% effectiveness rate.TOLEDO, OH
Console VaultFounded in 2002 after its founders experienced smash-and-grab vehicle theft, Console Vault makes discreet, heavy-gauge steel safes designed to secure valuables and firearms in vehicles and other settings. The American-owned company designs its products with a U.S. engineering team and performs final assembly, inspection, and fulfillment at its Wooster, Ohio facility. Console Vault is an Official Ford Licensed Partner and operates under ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 quality systems.POWELL, OH
Door Guard IncFounded in Pittsburgh in 2005 by Vietnam veteran Briane Hartley, Door Guard Inc. manufactures made-in-America elevator protection systems that shield cabs and building interiors during moves, deliveries, and renovations. Its custom-fit liners use a patented locking system for fast installation while keeping elevators operational, a practical alternative to repairing a damaged cab. The company says its products now protect more than 1,000 buildings nationwide.PITTSBURGH, PA