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American-Made Registers and Grilles. Built for Federal Projects.

ince 1978, every register, grille, and vent cover we make has left the same facility in Leominster, Massachusetts. That hasn't changed. What has changed is how much it matters — because on federally funded infrastructure projects, American-made isn't a selling point. It's a requirement.

Reggio Register products meet the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act's domestic content standards with no waivers needed. Specify with confidence.

Handcrafted in Leominster, MA

BABA Eligible · No Waiver Required

Commercial & Institutional Grade

Compliance Docs on Request

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What Is the Build America, Buy America Act — and Why Does It Affect Your Next Project?

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), passed as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in 2021, requires that all manufactured products and construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects be produced in the United States. That applies to everything from structural steel to the registers and grilles in your ventilation system.

For procurement officers, general contractors, and specifying architects working on projects that receive federal financial assistance — through HUD, EPA, FHWA, DOE, or other agencies — selecting BABA-compliant materials isn't optional. Non-compliant materials can trigger funding clawbacks, compliance audits, and project delays.

The simplest way to stay compliant: specify domestic. Reggio Register has been manufacturing every product in the United States for over 45 years.

"None of the funds made available for a Federal financial assistance program for infrastructure may be obligated for a project unless all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project are produced in the United States."

— Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, § 70914

Handcrafted in Massachusetts Since 1978. Zero Offshoring. Zero Compromises.

Reggio Register has never moved production overseas. We still sand-cast our cast iron registers using the same traditional methods we've used for decades — now paired with high-tech laser cutting equipment for precision patterning. Every step, from the first pour to the final buff and polish, takes place in our Leominster, Massachusetts facility.

That's not a marketing statement. It's the reason you can specify Reggio Register on a federally funded project today and hand your compliance officer the documentation tomorrow.

Registers, Grilles & Vent Covers Built for Federal and Institutional Projects

BABA Compliance

Your 4-Step Path

Step 1 — Confirm Your Project's Coverage Determine whether your project receives federal financial assistance that triggers BABA requirements under IIJA § 70914. Projects funded by FHWA, HUD, EPA, DOE, and other federal agencies are commonly covered.

Step 2 — Select BABA Eligible Products Browse our full line of cast iron, steel, aluminum, and wood grilles and registers. All products are BABA eligible — with the exception of adjustable louver products, which are not included in our BABA line.

Step 3 — Request Compliance Documentation We provide a self-certification letter attesting that our products meet BABA requirements — this is a general blanket certification, not project-specific. Need to talk through your project details? We're happy to connect directly.

Step 4 — Specify and Order Include Reggio Register in your project specifications. Our products are available for direct order with standard lead times, and our team is experienced in working with GC procurement timelines and project schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical lead times for project orders?

Standard products are available for quick ship. Custom products and larger institutional orders vary by volume and specification — we recommend reaching out during the specification phase so we can align with your project schedule. Our team is experienced in working with GC procurement timelines.

What finishes are available for federal or institutional projects?

Our steel and aluminum registers are available in Black, Oil Rubbed Bronze, White, Gray, Silver, Champagne Bronze, Satin Nickel and Sun Gold — all applied and baked in-house at our Massachusetts facility. Cast iron registers are available in black. Custom or project-specific finishes may be available — contact us for details.

Can Reggio Register produce custom sizes or patterns for government specifications?

Yes. Custom and build-to-spec work is a core part of what we do. We've been producing custom registers and grilles for architects, government facilities, and institutional projects for over 45 years. Every custom order is produced in Leominster, MA — BABA compliant by default. Contact our team early in the specification process to discuss dimensions, patterns, finishes, and timelines.

Do Reggio Register products qualify as manufactured products or construction materials under BABA?

Reggio Register's metal and wood grilles and registers are classified as manufactured products under BABA. To qualify, the cost of U.S.-sourced components must exceed 65% of total component cost. Our products are either cast and fabricated in-house at our Leominster, Massachusetts facility, or sourced from US-based suppliers — in both cases meeting and exceeding BABA's domestic content threshold.

Are all Reggio Register products BABA compliant?

Almost all of them. Every Reggio Register grille, register, and vent cover — cast iron, steel, aluminum, and wood — is BABA compliant with no waiver required. Our products are either manufactured in-house at our Leominster, Massachusetts facility or sourced from domestic US suppliers, ensuring all components meet BABA's domestic content requirements. The one exception is our adjustable louver products, which are not included in our BABA-eligible line. If you're unsure whether a specific product qualifies, contact our team and we'll confirm.

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American-Made Registers and Grilles. Built for Federal Projects.

Registers, Grilles & Vent Covers Built for Federal and Institutional Projects

BABA Compliance

Your 4-Step Path

Frequently Asked Questions