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The Tip is 'Where They're Proud' I recently saw an ad in our local newspaper for a big box home improvement store. Their newspaper ad had USA made products and American flags all over it. Several weeks later, I checked the ad again and sure enough they were still advertising their American made products. It was obvious they are proud to carry products Made in America. Their competitors made no mention of things Made in America. I have been to this store and asked what products are made in the USA? A clerk told me they primarily carry imports. Obviously they are not proud. I now realize you can buy many Made in the USA building supplies, including tools Made in USA and appliances Made in USA., in stores that are proud to carry brands Made in the USA. Here is another example of a store proudly carrying products Made in the USA. I was shopping for men's shoes in a local department store when I tried on three different pairs of shoes. I couldn't decide which pair I wanted so I went out on a limb and asked the clerk, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman said "yes they are" so I asked, "Do you have any Made in America shoes like these?". To my surprise he said, with GREAT PRIDE, "yes sir, we have a whole line of Made In USA shoes". He brought me the same color and style with the Made in USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty, and were more comfortable. Looking for companies that are PROUD is simple and can have a great impact on our country. I encourage you to try this some time- just ask. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that all of us will benefit from. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by REP Industries R.E.P. Industries, Inc. (REP) was acquired by Richard E. Penniman in 1967. At that time the company manufactured filters, checkwriters and miscellaneous house ware products. Richard Penniman was trained as an accountant (Lehigh University) and as an attorney (University of Pennsylvania). Richard had worked in the construction industry, and as a controller for a large printer. One of his dreams was to start a family business which he could pass on to his sons. In 1989 Richard passed the business on to his oldest son Craig and his younger brother Scott. Craig retired in 1994 after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Scott continued on as President of REP Industries. ISO 9001 2000 Registered KemaIn July of 2000 R.E.P. Industries achieved certification as an ISO 9001 corporation. ISO is an internationally recognized quality standard, and with this certification R.E.P. became one of a small number of binder manufacturers who are certified. Mission Statement: REP is a manufacturing corporation formed in 1967. The corporation exists to serve three groups of people: Customers, Employees and Shareholders. REP provides its customers with high quality products and excellent service. The employees and shareholders recognize that customer satisfaction is the key to the ongoing success of the company. REP is committed to providing a fair opportunity for its employees to earn a living and to grow within the company. The corporation is also committed to providing a safe and comfortable working environment. Beyond compliance with existing laws, REP is committed to creating caring communities within the work place where employee concerns can be heard and adequately addressed. REP is a privately held family corporation. Its shareholders expect and deserve a fair return on their investment including preservation of capital and overall growth. Quality Policy Statement: R.E.P. Industries Inc. (REP)recognizes the importance of quality to the achievement of its overall goals and mission Our customers expect and deserve superior quality in our products and services.We are committed to responding to our customers' needs in a comprehensive and organized way. We will work to create an environment in which all of our employees are involved in attaining quality and ultimate customer satisfaction. The responsibility for quality is a universal one, and we expect our employees to act together as a team to promote quality. Our suppliers will also be involved in ensuring that our raw materials and services meet quality standards. We will use our quality goals as a yardstick with which to measure vendor performance. REP will work to improve quality on an ongoing basis. The quality program will ultimately benefit all of the parties involved in ensuring its success. |
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