Standard Motor Products wants to help make America great again with one stunning business move
American manufacturing has been making a comeback under the Trump administration.
But one company is taking that revival to the next level.
And Standard Motor Products wants to help make America great again with one stunning business move.
Standard Motor Products doubles down on American manufacturing
Standard Motor Products just delivered stunning news that should make every American proud.
The company announced a massive expansion of its Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) program, adding more than 40 new applications to bring their total to over 1,200 precision-engineered components.
But here’s the kicker that separates this company from the rest of the pack.
Many of these Standard® EVAP components are manufactured right here in the United States at two of SMP’s American facilities in Greenville, South Carolina and Independence, Kansas.
This represents a direct blow to the Chinese Communist Party’s stranglehold on American automotive parts manufacturing.
While other companies have been shipping jobs overseas for decades, Standard Motor Products is bucking the trend and betting big on American workers.
John Herc, Vice President of Vehicle Control Marketing at SMP, explained the company’s strategy.
"The Standard® EVAP Program is a single-source solution for our distribution partners," Herc stated. "Industry-leading coverage in multiple EVAP categories and quality components that have been tested and validated allow our distribution partners to better service their customers while working with a single manufacturer."
The company’s commitment to American manufacturing goes beyond just talk.
Each component is precision-engineered and tested for durability right here in America at Standard’s Vehicle Testing Center in Irving, Texas.
The business case for bringing manufacturing home
Standard Motor Products isn’t just waving the flag for patriotic reasons.
The company is making a smart business move that positions them perfectly for the future.
The global automotive evaporative emission control system market is exploding, valued at USD 70.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach 111.59 billion by 2029 growing with a CAGR of 5.96% through 2029.
With increasing stringency of government regulations driving demand for emission control systems, companies that can manufacture these components domestically have a massive advantage.
President Trump’s tariff policies are making American manufacturing even more competitive.
In 1985, American-owned facilities in the United States manufactured 11.0 million automobiles, representing 97% of overall domestic (American- and foreign-owned) production of automobiles, but that number has plummeted over the decades.
Now companies like Standard Motor Products are leading the charge to bring those jobs back home.
SMP’s stock performance tells the story
Investors have taken notice of Standard Motor Products’ commitment to American manufacturing.
Net sales for the first quarter of 2025 were $413.4 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $331.4 million during the same quarter in 2024.
That’s a stunning 24.7% increase in sales year-over-year.
Earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2025 was $13.7 million or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to earnings of $9.9 million or $0.44 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2024.
The company has also maintained its dividend for 16 consecutive years, providing a steady 4.19% yield to shareholders who believe in American manufacturing.
The bigger picture for American automotive manufacturing
Standard Motor Products’ EVAP expansion is part of a larger trend of companies bringing manufacturing back to America.
Stellantis announced a $5 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing network, including re-opening its Belvidere, Illinois, plant and a $388 "megahub" in Detroit, Michigan.
General Motors announced an $888 million investment at its propulsion plant in Tonawanda, New York.
Honda plans to shift production of the Civic from Japan to the U.S.
This manufacturing renaissance is being driven by President Trump’s America First trade policies and the realization that depending on foreign supply chains leaves America vulnerable.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed how dangerous it is to rely on China for critical manufacturing components.
Smart companies like Standard Motor Products recognized this threat and invested in American manufacturing capacity.
Why this matters for American workers
Every component manufactured in South Carolina and Kansas instead of China means jobs for American workers.
Standard Motor Products employs 5600 employees and continues to grow its American workforce.
The company’s commitment to domestic manufacturing creates a ripple effect throughout local communities.
These aren’t just any jobs either.
These are high-skilled manufacturing positions that pay good wages and provide the kind of career stability that built the American middle class.
When companies like Standard Motor Products choose to manufacture in America, they’re investing in the future of our country.
The technology advantage
Standard Motor Products isn’t just making components in America.
They’re making better components than their foreign competitors.
The company’s EVAP program includes cutting-edge technology like sophisticated sensors to detect even the smallest leaks more effectively and advanced plastics and composites that outperform traditional materials.
This technological edge, combined with the reliability of American manufacturing, gives Standard Motor Products a competitive advantage that foreign manufacturers can’t match.
The company’s commitment to quality shows in their testing procedures.
Components must pass comprehensive quality tests, including computer-controlled bench testing for resistance, leakage, and response and flow rates.
This level of quality control is something you can only achieve when you manufacture in America with American workers.
The Trump effect on American manufacturing
President Trump’s policies are working exactly as promised.
A 2024 study on the effects of President Trump’s tariffs in his first term found that they "strengthened the U.S. economy" and "led to significant reshoring" in industries like manufacturing and steel production.
Companies like Standard Motor Products are proving that American manufacturing isn’t just competitive – it’s superior.
The combination of skilled American workers, advanced technology, and supportive government policies is creating a manufacturing renaissance that benefits everyone.
Standard Motor Products is leading the way by showing other companies that investing in America isn’t just the patriotic thing to do.
It’s the smart business decision that delivers results for shareholders, workers, and customers.
The company’s EVAP expansion represents more than just a product line extension.
It’s a statement that American manufacturing is back and better than ever.
