Farouk Shami, a Palestinian-born hairdresser who built a $1 billion manufacturing company around a popular line of hair irons, is moving all of his production of hand-held appliances from China to a sprawling new factory here. The move flies in the face of conventional wisdom, which says gadgets like this are best made in a low-cost country. But, he says, outsourcing has led to a loss of control over manufacturing and distribution. "We'll make more money this way -- because we'll have better quality and a better image," says the 66-year-old, who says his company, Farouk Systems Inc., spends about $500,000 a month fighting counterfeits, most of which he says originate in China. The company collects the fake products and tracks the source, and then brings action in China to shut down illegal producers. Farouk Shami talked with workers in early August on the floor of his new manufacuturing facility in Houston.

Farouk Systems is celebrating its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for CHI USA. The event will provide the public with a Job Fair, while enjoying a TX BBQ, entertainment and guest speakers including dignitaries and celebrities. Our guest invitees include President Barak Obama, Governor Rick Perry, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, Mayor Bill White, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Sylvester Stallone, Willie Nelson, Beyoncé Knowles and more.

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