Impressive Company and CEO - Non Valk (Long)

[Black Dog]

In doing some Christmas shopping, one of my purchases was from a company called 'WeatherTech'.  They make very nice floor mats/liners for cars and trucks, among a dozen or so other auto related products.  I've used their floor mats in my last three trucks, and decided to get a set for each of my boys cars (Suburu WRX for one, and a Ford Escape, the other).  The product is great, keeps most, if not all, of the winter muck n mire off the carpet, and lasts a good long time.

The mats were delivered yesterday, and in the packaging was a catalog of the other items they offer.  In that catalog, the owner/CEO of the company had a blurb, introducing himself to his customer, and a brief story on the company ideals...

I must say, I'm very impressed.  This guy gets it, and it seems as though he strives to keep Americans working.  I'm not affiliated in any way, just a happy customer, even more so, now that I know how this man thinks.

I found the same write up on their web site, so here is a cut n paste of the article...

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What Matters to You?

Today, America needs fresh leadership to lead us
as a nation out of this economic crisis. Leadership
must come not only from our political leaders but
also from the average citizen. The exporting of
American jobs is a trend that must be stopped and
reversed.

When I walk into my local hardware
store, I typically find 85% of the goods for sale are
manufactured 7,000 miles away. Recognizable
American brands have been forced by shortsighted
management and buyers at large national chains to
build factories overseas just to save a lousy $.50 on
a tape measure. To these ruthless buyers, it is all
about the money. Rarely are product quality, the
political system, human rights, animal rights and
environmental costs to the planet considered, not to
mention the cost to our society of exporting not
only jobs, but an entire factory!

At MacNeil Automotive, we are doing our part
for the American economy and for our 300 million
fellow citizens and neighbors. My philosophy is
that if my neighbor doesn't have a job, sooner or
later I won't have a job either. For example, we
used to have our All-Weather Floor Mats
manufactured in England by a company that used
antiquated, inefficient equipment. They made a
decent floor mat for us, but we thought we could
build a better floor mat for our customers using
modern American technology, American raw
materials and skilled American workers. So in
2007 we transferred all of our floor mat manufacturing
back to the United States.

Today, we build
the best fitting, highest quality automotive floor
mats in the world, right here in America.
Our machine shop is equipped with 17 CNC
machining centers including four 4 axis mills
and one 5 axis mill that produce between 30 to 50
injection and thermoforming molds per month.
We have one shift of highly skilled American
Journeymen toolmakers and apprentices, but
our machines run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There is not a more efficient tool and mold
making operation in the world - and guess
what, it's right here in America.

Furthermore, all of our CNC mills are manufactured
in Oxnard, CA by Haas. Our 1,000 ton
injection molding machines are made in Bolton,
Ontario of American and Canadian components.
Our thermoforming machinery is made in Carol
Stream, IL. The raw steel and aluminum billets
which make up our tooling are sourced from
American steel and aluminum mills such as Vista
Metals in Fontana, CA. The raw materials that
make up our All-Weather Floor Mats, FloorLiners,
Cargo Liners and Mud Flaps are manufactured in
Bellevue OH, Arlington TX, Wichita KS and
Jasper TN. Our forklifts are made in Columbus IN
and Greene NY. Our warehouse racking is
manufactured in Tatamy PA.

At MacNeil Automotive, we are also very aware
of sustainability and our responsibility to the
environment. We are proactive in controlling waste
and recycling all of the unused raw materials
from the manufacture of our tooling and products
including: aluminum, steel, rubber, TPO, TPE,
paper and cardboard.

As you can see, we are as dedicated to designing,
developing and manufacturing the finest automotive
accessories for our consumer and OEM
clients as we are passionate about supporting the
American economy, preserving the American
industrial infrastructure, and keeping the "money"
in our family, a family of 300 million people
from all over America.

Life is simple; be good to your fellow man, be kind
to animals and the environment, and place building
a quality product, supporting your country and
your fellow American worker before profit. And,
one last thing - let's all do our best to balance family
time with work time as our children are the
future of America.

Sincerely,

David MacNeil, Founder/CEO

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Just thought i'd share this with you...  Some companies get it  

Black Dog

[MacDragon]

A good company with ethics.  I've been aware of them for quite some time now. 

Thanks for posting it.

[Hook#3287]

Black Dog;

Thanks for that post, guess I know where I'm getting my next floor mats.  Mr MacNeil sounds like a pretty smart dude.

[Rosie]

Bought a set for my wifes Ford Fussion, great floor liners and American made also.