GoodBulb, a lighting company based in North Dakota, now operates the only factory in the USA that makes standard A19 LED light bulbs, according to an IndustryWeek article by Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative published September 4, 2026.
The factory
- GoodBulb made its first USA-built bulb on June 10 and put the bulbs on sale on July 4, 2026. By about 2021, USA production of A19 LED bulbs had stopped entirely.
- The Fargo line uses about 140 feet of automation and is engineered for 10,000 bulbs per shift. Founder Tom Enright puts the practical maximum at about 8,000.
- GoodBulb makes its own LED circuit boards and assembles, packages and palletizes the bulbs in Fargo. The electronic components are still imported, which the article notes is true of all USA LED makers.
- The company plans to buy an injection molding machine to make the diffuser in-house and raise USA content.
“We’re not just making bulbs, we’re bringing an American industry home.”
Tom Enright, GoodBulb founder
Why it matters for Made in USA
Because the electronic components are imported, the bulbs may not meet the FTC’s “all or virtually all” standard for an unqualified Made in USA claim. A qualified claim, such as “Made in USA from imported components,” fits this kind of product. Bringing the diffuser in-house is the type of step that raises USA content over time. Related: Twisted X’s Built in the USA boots.
FAQ
Where are GoodBulb LED bulbs made?
In Fargo, North Dakota, on an automated production line.
Are all GoodBulb parts made in the USA?
No. GoodBulb makes its circuit boards in Fargo, but electronic components are sourced overseas.
When did GoodBulb start selling USA-made bulbs?
On July 4, 2026.
Source & credit
Originally reported by IndustryWeek (Harry Moser), September 4, 2026: “Reshoring Turned the Lights Back on for Made-in-USA LEDs”