Ep 14. Conservatory of Flowers/Gilbarco Veeder-Root Gas Pumps
- June 14, 2008
In season 5 episode 14 of John Ratzenberger's Made in America, the host takes us on a journey to explore the Conservatory of Flowers and Gilbarco Veeder-Root gas pumps.
The episode starts with Ratzenberger visiting the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco, California, a beautiful landmark that has been around for over 140 years. The conservatory is famous for its collection of rare and exotic plants from all over the world. Ratzenberger talks with the staff and discovers the history of the conservatory and how it has evolved over the years. He learns about the importance of preserving plants and how the conservatory is helping to protect endangered species.
Ratzenberger then takes us to the Gilbarco Veeder-Root company in Greensboro, North Carolina, which has been producing gas pumps for over 150 years. The company has evolved with the times and now produces state-of-the-art pump technology that is designed to be more efficient and reduce waste. Ratzenberger meets with the engineers and designers who work at the facility and sees firsthand how they create and test their products. He also talks with the workers who assemble the pumps and learns about their job skills and training.
Throughout the episode, Ratzenberger emphasizes the importance of supporting American-made products. He highlights the history and innovation behind the Conservatory of Flowers and Gilbarco Veeder-Root and shows how they are both contributing to their respective communities. In the end, Ratzenberger reminds viewers that by buying American-made products, we support our local communities and help keep jobs in the United States.
