Greenesway, to answer your question, the company is registered and based out of Ohio, however the units are built in China. The SmokinTex is also made in China but will cost you more for a comparable unit. As for cookshack, we'll yes it is made in the USA, it is also triple the cost and the replacement parts are substantially higher.
The Smokin It is the best bang for the buck, the quality is tops, they are built like a tank and it will product comparable results as the competition. If you are questioning it, DON'T, it really is a no brainier, just order it, smoke with it, and you won't regret it.