[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 173 (Tuesday, December 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     MANNINGTON MILLS ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF BUSINESS IN SOUTH JERSEY

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                         HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 1, 2015

  Mr. LoBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor today to celebrate the 
One Hundredth Anniversary of Mannington Mills, Inc. Located in my 
district in Salem, New Jersey, Mannington Mills is a leader in the 
manufacturing of residential and commercial flooring.
  Mannington Mills has expanded significantly since its founding in 
1915, growing from a small roots family business in South Jersey to a 
global industry leader today. This organization has been very 
successful in extending their services outside of New Jersey, recently 
expanding into Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida where they 
invested in new facilities that helped to create several hundred new 
jobs in each state.
  The company's many years of success has allowed them to expand 
internationally as well. In 2012 Mannington Mills acquired Amtico 
International, a producer of luxury vinyl flooring headquartered in 
England. This new location provided many more business opportunities 
and allowed the company to bring its hometown brand overseas.
  Mannington Mills' commitment to social responsibility makes this 
company stand out among others. Chairman of the Board, Keith Campbell 
is a firm believer in the ``Do the Right Thing'' philosophy that the 
company and family has kept with them since they first opened. This has 
ensured a strong community connection, and only adds to their success.
  Over the last century, Mannington Mills has built a reputation of 
quality products in southern New Jersey and the United States. Ignoring 
pressure to move out of state, Mannington Mills' unwavering support to 
the local economy and its employees is a testament to the 
organization's founding principles that has spanned four generations. 
The company, family, and employees can take great pride in this 
remarkable milestone.
  My sincere congratulations and best wishes for many more years of 
success.

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