Owner of Louis Vuitton changes perfume factories to mass produce hand sanitizer, distribute for free

[fleur-de-lisa]

Michael Cappetta ✔ @MCappetta (NBC News)

Good Business: First look as owner of @LouisVuitton @MoetUSA changes all perfume factories to mass produce hand sanitizer to be distributed for Free in France (Video: @LVMH)

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Can't imagine any US corporations doing this. They are all sociopaths.

[Funtatlaguy]

1. This will yield them great good will.

[SoCalNative]

2. There was an alcohol distillery here doing this too

they temporarily ran out but are awaiting new supplies to start up production again.

[Dem2theMax]

14. More than one.

I read about a couple of distilleries here in the United States who are doing this. Hopefully they will all get on board.

[BumRushDaShow]

38. There is a craft distillary in the Lehigh Valley of PA

that is doing this.

Lehigh County distillery shifts from making spirits to hand sanitizer

69 News Mar 16, 2020 Updated 1 hr ago



LYNN TWP., Pa. - The spread of coronavirus has businesses across the country and world taking action or closing, but one in Lehigh County is making a unique move.

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in Lynn Township said in a social media post Sunday it has immediately shifted all crews and resources to making hand sanitizer and cleaning products.

The company hopes to have it available for its customers and the community within the next week or so, the post said. That means no cocktails or samples will be served in the Tasting Room, but it will be open for bottle sales. The distillery also said it's looking at delivery options for spirits.

The move comes as hand sanitizer and cleaning products sold out at stores nationwide.

https://www.wfmz.com/health/coronavirus/lehigh-county-distillery-shifts-from-making-spirits-to-hand-sanitizer/article_1ed63ada-678e-11ea-8086-9f4650f7486b.html

[BigmanPigman]

3. During WW2 factories switched almost overnight.

They went from making lipstick to bullet casings in not time. Most manufacturing was able to do this. People adapted, women went into the factories, kids collected rubber, tin and metal, etc. We CAN change if we have decent leadership like FDR and not a fucking moron.

[Captain Zero]

7. My dad told me about that. He also claimed there

Was a plan still in place for every manufacturing facility to move to a wartime footing and product.

[BigmanPigman]

10. Yes, it can be done with the right leadership

and attitude from the citizens. We are in the hands of a lunatic, fucking moron. SOS.

[mwooldri]

11. Maybe why Boris is suggesting UK manufacturers start making ventilators.

Boris Johnson may be a British Trump but at least he has brains.

[BigmanPigman]

13. That is what we should have been doing two months ago.

We are two months behind due to his incompetence. If my relative died could I sue him for gross dereliction of duty and negligence resulting in death? There should be a group lawsuit against him.

[Dem2theMax]

16. Where's the Greatest Generation when we really need them?

My mom and dad were two of those people. I have no doubt how they would have handled this. They lived through the Depression and World War II. There wasn't anything they couldn't do.

[BigmanPigman]

17. Those days are gone.

Remember when most people could fix their own cars, do household electrical, plumbing, construction, and cook from scratch? They were also financially more responsible and saved money, counted pennies and didn't waste or throw perfectly good stuff out.

[Dem2theMax]

22. You just described my mom and dad.

And they raised their daughter to be exactly the same way. And I know you know that because your parents did the exact same thing for you.

( Besides the fact that we've actually discussed this before. Lol?)

They sure were made of tough stuff! It's too bad they are just about gone.

[BigmanPigman]

24. Yes, they sure did.

They were the voice of reason. I chose not to have kids so couldn't pass their wisdom on but I taught my 1st graders stuff that other teachers and their parents never taught them...like how to save money, value things and take care of their stuff to make it last longer as well as voting and the democratic process.

[Dem2theMax]

26. I chose not to have kids as well.

It's wonderful to hear that you have passed on your parents incredible teachings and values to your students.

[BigmanPigman]

28. I hope they remember it and pass it on too.

[Dem2theMax]

33. They will.

My Dad ran his own business. He had a service station. He was the best mechanic you could ever want to know. And he employed many young men over the years, usually of high school age.

After he retired, my dad took up golf. And he spent as much time on the golf course as he had at his business. (which means a lot.) LOL.

Not only did he play golf, he became a marshall on the golf course that was adjacent to where he lived.

One day while he was 'working' on the golf course, a man in his thirties approached him. And he asked my dad if he was Bob (last name will not be announced for privacy reasons.) And my dad said yes, I am Bob.

This young man introduced himself to my father and said, 'you probably won't remember me, but I worked for you many years ago. And you taught me every life skill I will ever know. I wouldn't be the man I am today if I hadn't worked for you. Thank you for everything.' It turns out this man was now a firefighter. I think that's one of the most proud moments of my Dad's life. (I am getting choked up as I am telling this story.)

Believe me, when you instill good things in people, no matter their age, it sticks.

[BigmanPigman]

35. Let's hear it for our responsible, wise and fair parents.

[calimary]

42. I'm getting choked up just reading it, my friend.

[Dem2theMax]

45. I really hit the jackpot with my mom and dad.

I have to give a shout out to my mom because she worked right beside my dad. So did I. So did my brother. It was a family business.

I miss them so much, but I'm glad they aren't here to have to go through this. They made it into their 90s, and they really didn't have many health problems until the very end of their lives. I wish everybody could have the kind of parents I did.

Edited to add: I'm adopted. So I really and truly hit the jackpot. My birth parents, (who were not married to each other,) between them they had 11 marriages. MY parents were married almost 66 years.

[Submariner]

30. That's a fact

which made me wonder why the U.S. car companies did not switch over to building armored Humvees in 2003 when it was clearly evident our troops were getting massacred by IEDs in their unarmored Humvees.

[BigmanPigman]

32. 2003...Bush2.

[SamKnause]

4. Fuckin' A !!!

That's the way you do it.

[Farmgirl1961]

5. US needs to get on board with this

If we are all supposed to practice extra cautionary personal hygiene and wipe down surfaces, etc. the government should be supplying this to EVERYONE for free. How the f*ck are you supposed to do this when the a) the stores can't keep cleaners in stock and b) it's practically becoming unaffordable.

[BeckyDem]

6. The right thing to do!

[malaise]

8. Dior as well

Really great news

[Brainfodder]

9. Would take a privately held one I'd imagine to have any shot at this?

Profit$ over workers and people coming home to roost?

I'll recall who deserves praise when this is over.

Good luck!

[defacto7]

12. Vive La France

[Pepsidog]

15. I believe the founder is one of the richest men in the world. What is Koch doing?

[ancianita]

29. Pushing for shelf dominance of his products right now. I see that in the food stores I've visited.

Koch is a disaster capitalist, and keeps the USDA down the road from him in Kansas, which is all we need to know.

[not fooled]

36. Making sure the Federal government doesn't mount an effective response

gotta stymie any hint of a competent Federal government getting credit for helping the citizenry, so he can continue dodging taxes and eviscerating regulations.

He's spent decades working to destroy the Federal government. Some dead peasants are a small price to pay to ensure his dream comes to fruition.

I'm sure 666koch666 bots installed in the WH are putting the kibosh on any centralized, effective Federal action. Of course, with the moron in the White House, their work is much easier.

[budkin]

18. Now THIS is how you help when you are a gazillionaire

Very cool.

[calimary]

43. No Kidding!

First time I heard that, my reaction was “NOW you’re talkin’!”

Louis Vuitton, eh? And Dior now, too? GOOD for them! I’m impressed!

[LiberalFighter]

19. They care about their citizens.

[spanone]

20. Thank You...

[LisaL]

21. Not only they will be well sanitized, they will smell good.

[Hekate]

23. "Look for the helpers," said Mr. Rogers' mother to her litte boy

💖💖💖

[MFGsunny]

46. + 1000 n/t

[Celerity]

25. Bernard Arnault was tracking to pass up Bezos as the world's richest, now he has lost 40.6 billion

USD YTD.

ouch

The other giant single (the Walton family together are richer than any single person at around 170 billion USD, off around 21bn YTD) retail billionaire, Amancio Ortega (founder of Zara) is down 26.7 billion USD YTD

[Warpy]

27. Well, shit. I might just have to buy some trinket of theirs

They know business is going to be absolute shit until this thing is mostly over. This is not only a great gesture, it's also a smart business move. People will remember it and favor them over other designer brands.

[MLAA]

31. hurray for Louis Vuitton!

Well done! My chapeau is off to them 🇫🇷

[bucolic_frolic]

34. Yeah, that's stepping up!

[dchill]

37. Corporate citizenship. In France.

Will it happen here?

[Danmel]

39. Ivanka has a perfume

Why isn't she stepping up?🙄

[calimary]

44. Eau de Bedbug?

[NoMoreRepugs]

40. Frickin awesome!!!! A true patriot.

[soldierant]

41. Louis Vuitton can certainly afford it.

But it's so often true that the ones who can afford it best are too often the last to help - if they ever do. So I don't mean that to discount the genuineness of the action. Quite the contrary. (And,, yes, it is good business also.)

[dalton99a]

47. Kick

[Beacool]

48. Merci M. Arnault.