Awardees are selected based on their rate of growth over the last three years, their philanthropic and economic impact, how they have overcome challenges, their vision for the future, and other factors.Ībout the Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship: They are also philanthropic and civic-minded which support and benefit the communities in which they are based. Family businesses are a key economic backbone, controlling 30-60 percent of the United States' Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Now in its 24th year, the "New Jersey Family Business of the Year" program recognizes the important role that family business play in the U.S.
Among those in New Jersey are: The United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Food Bank of South Jersey and Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey.Ībout the "New Jersey Family Business of the Year" Program: Mannington's position as a major employer in the communities where it resides offers opportunities for the company (and its associates) to support a variety of national and local organizations/events. Mannington produces the great majority of its flooring at its own manufacturing plants in the United States: 100% of its sheet vinyl and vinyl composition tile in New Jersey 100% of its laminate flooring in North Carolina 100% of its commercial carpet in Georgia 100% of its rubber flooring in California and Florida about 90% of its hardwood flooring in Alabama and North Carolina and 80% of its luxury vinyl flooring in Georgia.Ī commitment to the world outside of Mannington is central to the company's core value of "do the right thing." Reducing Mannington's impact on the environment through a reduction in water and energy usage, an increase in recycling and product life-cycles, and other initiatives, has won the company accolades at local, state and national levels. It's an honor to be recognized and I know they would be proud of what Mannington has become." Here we are in our fourth generation, moving into the fifth, and we're still a true family business. "My great grandfather started Mannington 100 years ago as a way to stay close with his two sons. Keith Campbell, Mannington Chairman of the Board, accepted the award during a ceremony at the Livingston, NJ, Crystal Plaza, along with Russell Grizzle, Mannington CEO Zack Zehner, Mannington Senior Vice President of Distribution Network (and a Campbell family member) and Ian Campbell, Mannington Senior Analyst of Segment Strategy (and a Campbell family member).Ĭampbell addressed the audience after Mannington was named winner. As only one percent of family-owned businesses survive to the fourth generation, Mannington's success as a fifth generation, family-owned company places it in rarified company. This recognition coincides with the company's Centennial year as it joins an elite group of local and national family-owned companies-those in continuous business for 100 years. SALEM, NJ, (October 27, 2016)-Mannington Mills, one of the world's largest manufacturers of fine flooring based in Salem, NJ, has been named "New Jersey Family Business of the Year 2016" by Fairleigh Dickinson University's Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Director, Corporate Mills Named New Jersey Family Business of the Year 2016 Easy to fit â just a single opening to be cut and plugsàinto a regular electrical outlet. With re-usable and disposable bags included youàhave the choice of never buying bags again. With 3 attachments provided, you will have carpets clean in a jiffy, upholstery spotless andàpet hair under control.àEasy to empty, just slide out the tray and empty. Dirt can be swept to it and dispatched in seconds by just kicking the switch and allowing theàpowerful vacuum to suck in all floor sweepings.įor carpets, upholstery or those hard to reach places, simply plug in the easy to handle extendableàhose. The Ultimate Fitted Vacuum for Motorhomes amp CaravansĪs a caravanner you know that keeping your space organised and tidy allow you and your family toàenjoy wonderful holidays together.àDragging in grass clippings, sea sand and pet hair can make for messy floors and upholstery.àSweepovac conveniently tucked away in the void space underneath your cabinets is the ultimateàvacuum solution to this problem.