[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11664]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          A HIGH POINT FURNITURE COMPANY WINS NATIONAL HONORS

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                           HON. HOWARD COBLE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 17, 2013

  Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, there is a company in the Sixth District of 
North Carolina that recently received a distinguished national award 
for its commitment to American workers and producing fine hand-crafted 
furniture in the United States. Edward Ferrell/Lewis Mittman (EF/LM) is 
the recipient of the ``2013 Best: Made in America Award.'' I would like 
to congratulate all involved in this company's patriotic efforts.
  Edward Ferrell/Lewis Mittman is a home furnishings and accessories 
company located in High Point, North Carolina. Steve Mittman moved EF/
LM to North Carolina in 1992 from New York City where it was founded by 
his father in 1953. Today, EF/LM continues to operate in its modern 
High Point factory designed to nurture and support the great 
craftspeople of North Carolina.
  EF/LM employs approximately 85 people in a variety of roles. The 
company is a ``sell to the trade only'' company that manufactures 
products in all categories of upholstered furniture and case goods. 
These products are showcased by about 15 managers and sales persons who 
run individual showrooms as their own businesses. The dedicated 
individuals at EF/LM work to incorporate surrounding local communities 
into the development of designs, and often volunteer their time and 
expertise for local non-profit causes. In addition to providing jobs in 
the Sixth District, EF/LM makes an effort to utilize local suppliers 
and other businesses for materials and tasks to further help American 
consumers and businesses.
  Recently, EF/LM handcrafted a ``bipartisan'' sofa and hosted an event 
in which the sofa was staged in the Rayburn House Office Building 
Foyer. Respective sides of red and blue fabric were sewn together with 
white fabric to symbolize an invitation for Republicans and Democrats 
to sit, talk and listen about the importance of creating and sustaining 
jobs on American soil.
  I would like to offer special congratulations to Owner Steve Mittman, 
President and CEO Crans Baldwin, Vice President of Operations Gregg 
Arrington, CFO and Controller Steve Wilt, Vice President of Design 
Phillip Jeffries, Director of Supply Chain Mark Peterson, and Showroom 
Managers Annie O'Connell and Joanna Mon.
  Edward Ferrell/Lewis Mittman is a loyal, reputable and truly American 
company that has contributed to High Point's reputation as the 
Furniture Capital of the World. I am proud to congratulate EF/LM on its 
``2013 Best: Made in America Award.''

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