The problem started in the early 80s. The Japanese wants to automate around labor while the Americans wants to automate labor out. In the end American industries went for short term profits by outsourcing but the Japanese went to automate around labor to achieve labor flexibility and maximized profitability. 20-30 yrs later Japan is still a manufacturing economy with an intact labor base wt the highest wages in the industrialized world economy as reversed for their American counterparts!
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What a great video.. there's not enough importance placed on the origin of products we buy. We need to start thinking about the implications of our purchases - if you buy from an American company, that helps the American economy. It's simple, but we just need to be more mindful of it.
This has all the grit and all the heart as the Chrysler 200 "Imported from Detroit" spot that first aired during the third quarter of this year's Super Bowl. I loved that spot. I love this as well. Both messages have a patriotic underpinning without being obvious. Both companies have a strong stake in America, although I believe Mannington more so. This brand and this message are resonating perfectly with its constituency and the timing is near perfect. Kudos to Duncan and team!
We should all be checking labels for "made in America" and patronizing those items FIRST. Everyone is wiling to buy "green" more expensive products, which is a big scam anyway. Having said that, the Unions should release their choke hold on businesses which have killed very viable businesses in this state. The businesses can no longer afford the high wages and over the top benefits. Unions shoudl reduce their fat cat delegate and managerial salaries as well.
Unforuntately its not always that easy. Remember the days when the south ruled the textile industry? They were all non-union workers and they lost their jobs just as those in the industrial north did. Unions are a easy scapegoat for why US manufacturing has took a hit. Auto unions have already took substantial pay cuts so it is not like they are unwilling to compromise. Why build here when you can move overseas and not worry about environmental or labor laws?
@Allante715 you have valid points. NY/NJ that had a significant garment and textile industry as well and they were killed by regulation as well as unions. Industries havea better chance for survival without the added burden of unions. I am very familiar with labor laws and unions are really redundant. They dumb down the systems so all workers initiative and production reaches the level of the lowest demoninator. When individual achievement is rewarded you get individual achievement.
Mannington is a great corporate citizen in our town, Calhoun, GA, not only providing valuable jobs but also supporting many community activities and projects, such as the work of our literacy council. Thank you, Mannington, for all you do.
Awesome, we will be adding a free listing to wwwAmericasGotProductcom These are the companies that have fought hard to keep Americans employed and we will recognize them wit our purchases.
Thank you for sending the Link. Mannington is a great New Jersey story and I hope you do not mind if I use your story as an example of how manufacturing can grow here.
A few years ago Mannington came to a small rural community here in Alabama and created jobs while manufacturing wood flooring. They are a great contributor to our state.
I love this video and 100% agree that it makes sense to have more US products manufactured in the US. But since we do live in a mostly free market economy, the only way we can have more manufacturing in the US is to either lower minimum wage or to heighten the prices that consumers pay for products. Consumers either have to be willing to make conscious, educated decisions to pay higher prices for American goods or Americans need to accept less pay.
That is absolutely not true. A different business model is required, not the lowering of minimum wage, nor higher prices. Companies like Beyond Clothing in Seattle, WA or Todd Shelton in Ridgewood, NJ are incredible examples of this and am sure there are hundreds or thousands of other similar business doing the same. Utilizing technology in the sales verticle, as well as the manufacturing vert, we are able to create a product that is superior to overseas products.
Just what this industry needs. Good job great video. NJ STAND UP!!! Proud to sell Mannington flooring manufactured a few parkway exits from my store...
EXCELLENT video!!!! I was born and raised in Salem, NJ and had relatives who worked at Mannington Mills. I now reside in DE and I'm so proud to know that someone believes in keeping jobs in the US.
Not only does Mannington create great jobs for the people who work for them, they keep Americans employed by using companies like mine for the goods and services they use in their daily business. You folks rock!
Great video! The images of the empty manufacturing facilities are so powerful. Thanks for doing what it takes to keep your products made in the USA and thanks for creating a video with such a strong message. Love it!
I've had the honor and pleasure of working for Mannington for the past 5 years. We are a truly unique company in our industry!! Pass this video on to all of your friends!
Wake up America and start buying products made in our country to keep Americans working. Because if we don't, there soon may not be an America as we know it.
So proud to know Mannington from the inside out. This is a fabulous commercial and highlights what the company and the family are truly about. Even though we are miles away from Salem, NJ we often think of Keith Campbell, Salem Main Street, and all our friends! Chris and Andree
Great Job! Mannington Commercial is a wonderful partner with Gordon County United Way in Calhoun, GA. We appreciate all they do for our community. This video accurately displays how Mannington works in Calhoun!
Vickie Spence, Executive Director, Gordon County United Way
The problem started in the early 80s. The Japanese wants to automate around labor while the Americans wants to automate labor out. In the end American industries went for short term profits by outsourcing but the Japanese went to automate around labor to achieve labor flexibility and maximized profitability. 20-30 yrs later Japan is still a manufacturing economy with an intact labor base wt the highest wages in the industrialized world economy as reversed for their American counterparts!
darthvader5300 4 weeks ago
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slapcompany 7 months ago
What a great video.. there's not enough importance placed on the origin of products we buy. We need to start thinking about the implications of our purchases - if you buy from an American company, that helps the American economy. It's simple, but we just need to be more mindful of it.
GuitarKidNJ 9 months ago
I´m so proud of you, and happy for selling your products here in Colombia!!! Thanks Mannington!!!
dmbaqueroc1 10 months ago
This has all the grit and all the heart as the Chrysler 200 "Imported from Detroit" spot that first aired during the third quarter of this year's Super Bowl. I loved that spot. I love this as well. Both messages have a patriotic underpinning without being obvious. Both companies have a strong stake in America, although I believe Mannington more so. This brand and this message are resonating perfectly with its constituency and the timing is near perfect. Kudos to Duncan and team!
Paulnpals 11 months ago 2
We should all be checking labels for "made in America" and patronizing those items FIRST. Everyone is wiling to buy "green" more expensive products, which is a big scam anyway. Having said that, the Unions should release their choke hold on businesses which have killed very viable businesses in this state. The businesses can no longer afford the high wages and over the top benefits. Unions shoudl reduce their fat cat delegate and managerial salaries as well.
mrct1118 11 months ago
@mrct1118
Unforuntately its not always that easy. Remember the days when the south ruled the textile industry? They were all non-union workers and they lost their jobs just as those in the industrial north did. Unions are a easy scapegoat for why US manufacturing has took a hit. Auto unions have already took substantial pay cuts so it is not like they are unwilling to compromise. Why build here when you can move overseas and not worry about environmental or labor laws?
Allante715 9 months ago
@Allante715 you have valid points. NY/NJ that had a significant garment and textile industry as well and they were killed by regulation as well as unions. Industries havea better chance for survival without the added burden of unions. I am very familiar with labor laws and unions are really redundant. They dumb down the systems so all workers initiative and production reaches the level of the lowest demoninator. When individual achievement is rewarded you get individual achievement.
mrct1118 9 months ago
Great job in conveying an important message! Way to go Mannington and thanks for recognizing Salem.
246criley 11 months ago
Bravo Mannington! I know who's product I am looking at when I'm ready to replace some flooring!
MrDudleyS 11 months ago
Mannington is a great corporate citizen in our town, Calhoun, GA, not only providing valuable jobs but also supporting many community activities and projects, such as the work of our literacy council. Thank you, Mannington, for all you do.
RWilliams0402 11 months ago
This is excellent!
It is inspiring to see this kind of commitment to local manufacturing.
Tricycle, Inc.
trykinc 11 months ago
Awesome, we will be adding a free listing to wwwAmericasGotProductcom These are the companies that have fought hard to keep Americans employed and we will recognize them wit our purchases.
AmericasGotProduct 11 months ago
Thank you for sending the Link. Mannington is a great New Jersey story and I hope you do not mind if I use your story as an example of how manufacturing can grow here.
NJLtGov 11 months ago 7
A few years ago Mannington came to a small rural community here in Alabama and created jobs while manufacturing wood flooring. They are a great contributor to our state.
edemellier 11 months ago
Superb: integrity, vision, generosity, strength
Slic27k 1 year ago
An exceptional and beautifully illustrated message. Thank you Manning ton Mills. I am proud to work with you as a fellow domestic manufacturer.
BGGALLEN 1 year ago
I love this video and 100% agree that it makes sense to have more US products manufactured in the US. But since we do live in a mostly free market economy, the only way we can have more manufacturing in the US is to either lower minimum wage or to heighten the prices that consumers pay for products. Consumers either have to be willing to make conscious, educated decisions to pay higher prices for American goods or Americans need to accept less pay.
bobblybub556 1 year ago 2
@bobblybub556
That is absolutely not true. A different business model is required, not the lowering of minimum wage, nor higher prices. Companies like Beyond Clothing in Seattle, WA or Todd Shelton in Ridgewood, NJ are incredible examples of this and am sure there are hundreds or thousands of other similar business doing the same. Utilizing technology in the sales verticle, as well as the manufacturing vert, we are able to create a product that is superior to overseas products.
beyondclothing1 11 months ago
Just what this industry needs. Good job great video. NJ STAND UP!!! Proud to sell Mannington flooring manufactured a few parkway exits from my store...
foxfloors 1 year ago
Great job Mannington! It makes me proud to sell for you!!
Cheers...
candicechristie 1 year ago
if there were only more manufactures like mannington, the USA would not be in the shape it is today !!
keep it up mannington !!
trocker222 1 year ago
EXCELLENT video!!!! I was born and raised in Salem, NJ and had relatives who worked at Mannington Mills. I now reside in DE and I'm so proud to know that someone believes in keeping jobs in the US.
May God continue to bless your company!
TYJ419 1 year ago
This made me cry. Thanks for believing in America. God bless you and God bless the United States of America.
mamawdyra 1 year ago
Excellent! New Jersey means business.
tunghoy 1 year ago
BRAVO, BRAVO!!!
vonkob/nyc
vonkob 1 year ago
Not only does Mannington create great jobs for the people who work for them, they keep Americans employed by using companies like mine for the goods and services they use in their daily business. You folks rock!
George Bairaktaris, Tubatomic
gbeast 1 year ago
Great video! The images of the empty manufacturing facilities are so powerful. Thanks for doing what it takes to keep your products made in the USA and thanks for creating a video with such a strong message. Love it!
ShannonVogel 1 year ago
Well done guys. Sounds corny, but this is inspirational.
kielhoff 1 year ago
I've had the honor and pleasure of working for Mannington for the past 5 years. We are a truly unique company in our industry!! Pass this video on to all of your friends!
ironwood2 1 year ago
Wake up America and start buying products made in our country to keep Americans working. Because if we don't, there soon may not be an America as we know it.
lmarcas 1 year ago
This gives me chills every time I see it
mandylambmeredith 1 year ago
Imported from Salem New Jersey
slubrad 1 year ago
God bless America
GaryBusey44 1 year ago
Nice to see a company committed to America. Way to go!
dryestmartini 1 year ago
Pretty cool seeing the box going down the line with Made in the USA, Salem NJ on it.
MegaJap3 1 year ago
I have worked for Mannington for over 15 years and will retire from here god willing.
Tommyor1 1 year ago
Our U.S. company sells textile replacement parts to Mannington for their machines. I forwarded this to all our staff! Great Job Mannington!
krissyklutz53 1 year ago
this is FANTASTIC!!!
dakimmerz 1 year ago
So proud to know Mannington from the inside out. This is a fabulous commercial and highlights what the company and the family are truly about. Even though we are miles away from Salem, NJ we often think of Keith Campbell, Salem Main Street, and all our friends! Chris and Andree
arobinsonneal 1 year ago
Great Job! Mannington Commercial is a wonderful partner with Gordon County United Way in Calhoun, GA. We appreciate all they do for our community. This video accurately displays how Mannington works in Calhoun!
Vickie Spence, Executive Director, Gordon County United Way
vspence1000 1 year ago
This company has helped support me and my family for almost 20 years.
Pat-Texas
1953patg 1 year ago