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TV owners can soon see the words "Made in America" on their television sets once again as Element Electronics has announced the grand opening and initial production of its new flat screen TV factory in Detroit, Michigan. With production scheduled to begin in March 2012, Element Electronics will be the only TV company assembling TV's in the United States.
Element Electronics made the decision to manufacture products in America to shorten its supply chain and related lead times, to be more responsive to American consumers, and reduce waste. The company also believes that a U.S.-based assembly plant will increase the out-of-the-box quality of its televisions.
"This was also an emotional decision for the company, maybe even a patriotic choice," explains Mike O'Shaughnessy, President of Element Electronics. "Element Electronics is an American company. Personally, I grew up in a small, blue-collar Ohio town. Our business is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are rooted in the Midwest. We have watched for years as jobs have left America for other countries. We have wanted to and planned for producing TV's here, at home. Element Electronics wants to pioneer a resurgence of creating quality manufacturing jobs in the USA."
Element Electronics believes global economic trends will make American production more economically viable over time and the company is scheduled to continue increasing production over the next few years. This will lead to increased job creation within Element Electronic factories and their suppliers.
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Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)thanks for posting it
Historic NY
(37,449 posts)O'Shaughnessy might just be kin fro the "old sod".
csziggy
(34,136 posts)And I will look at Element models when I do.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)my lovely set is close to 20 years old.
marginlized
(357 posts)I haven't owned a TV in 8-9 years, haven't made a habit of watching in nearly 12. But maybe that will change.
neverforget
(9,436 posts)msongs
(67,405 posts)MilesColtrane
(18,678 posts)Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)About time.