anaheim-gazette 1952-05-05

ANAH SECTION II THE OLD AND THE NEW—Dramatic aerial view shows ing industry. Inset photo THE OLD AND THE NEW—Dramatic aerial view shows Kwikset Lock plant as it is today, where hundreds of skilled workers are turning out thousands of locks per hour to meet the ever increasing demands of the building industry. Inset photo which was located in South to Anaheim from South G Kwikset Takes Defense Job Two new factors, totally unrelated to the production of Kwikset Locksets, have marked the continued growth and expansion of the Kwikset plant in Anaheim during the past year, President Adolf Schoepe revealed today. The first was the acceptance by government defense agencies of Kwikset's powdered metal products for production of component parts needed in the defense program. The second was recognition of Kwikset's team-work efficiency, which resulted in the award of defense contracts for rush delivery of production parts vitally needed in the manufacture of war materiel for the Korean front. Despite the technical difficulties encountered in the overnight change from long-established procedures in lock manufacture, and the necessity of training people to do work to extremely close tolerances, the Kwikset team pitched in and within a matter of a few short weeks hundreds of thousands of hand grenade fuses and brass rotors were being shipped from the plant. TO ACCOMPLISH this manufacturing feat, Kwikset's Engineering and Tooling departments worked around the clock preparing the tooling for the new projects. To meet the needs of the defense projects Kwikset hired experienced executive and supervisory personnel; established production and quality control departments, and hired many new employees for the production line. KNOBHEAD, an editorial character developed for Kwikset Ink, made his formal debut in the November 16, 1951, edition of the magazine, Symbolizing the Kwikset lock, Knobhead was developed from suggestions and sketches submitted by various TO ACCOMPLISH this manufacturing feat, Kwikset's Engineering and Tooling departments worked around the clock preparing the tooling for the new projects. To meet the needs of the defense projects Kwikset hired experienced executive and supervisory personnel; established production and quality control departments, and hired many new employees for the production line. Preparations are now under way for two new Army contracts, Mr. Schoepe said, and production is expected to start in the near future. Many of Kwikset's regular employees, veterans of the lock manufacturing operation, were transferred to the defense projects and acquired new skills. Temporary employees were added to complete the defense work, and many of these people proved their worth as members of the Kwikset team and were kept on as permanent employees after completion of the defense contracts. OTHERS, FOR whom there was no room after the defense jobs were finished, were terminated with the promise that they would be called back as soon as new work could be provided for them. Meantime, Kwikset continued its program of lock production, turning out thousands of Kwikset locksets daily. Still held back by material shortages and government quota restrictions, Kwikset nevertheless ships hundreds of cases of locksets every day to all parts of the United States and several foreign countries. "We cannot comprehend or anticipate what lies ahead," Mr. Schoepe said. "We know only that we cannot sit back and wait for new developments; we must KNOBHEAD, an editorial character developed for Kwikset Ink, made his formal debut in the November 16, 1951, edition of the magazine. Symbolizing the Kwikset lock, Knobhead was developed from suggestions and sketches submitted by various employees. The name "Knobhead" was the winning suggestion submitted in a contest by Bob Hutchison. Second Year For Company's 'Kwikset Ink' The progress of Kwikset Locks, Inc., has been recorded during the past year in the pages of Kwikset Ink, employee magazine published bi-weekly and distributed free to all members of the Kwikset team. It is the only regularly published employee magazine printed exclusively for employees in an Anaheim manufacturing plant. Kwikset Ink this month began its second year of publication. In format, Kwikset Ink is a magazine averaging usually, 16 pages. In treatment, Kwikset Ink is regarded more as a newspaper, each item being edited carefully to present the essential facts of a story without wasting space unnecessarily on minor details. AN EDITORIAL page under the heading "Keynotes" appears in issue frequently explaining some company policy over the signature Sales and Kwikset Sales and Service co. has proven its major importance as a marketing and sales force behind the manufacture of the Kwikset Lock. It was less than two years ago that this factory-direct sales service organization was formed in order to comply with the hardware industry's overwhelming sire to deal directly with the factory. Since that time, Kwikset Sales and Service co. has expanded greatly to an intensive marketing and vertising program in addition to a network of highly trained specialists which covers every area of Adolf Schoepe, president. All news concerning company activities is presented factually that employees may be well formed on what the company doing and what the future plans are. Much of the space is devoted employee activities, and information for this is provided by employees themselves, who relate their activities to department porters. Reporters meet periodically with Gene Steck, the editor and discuss methods of improving coverage. A generous use pictures is made in each issue of the magazine. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETE Anaheim, California, Monday, May 5, 1952 TO KEEP RIGHT ON GROWING—Kwikset plans to begin construction of a new addition to its present 000 square foot manufacturing plant. In the aerogram above the site and size of the new plant are visualized in the building marked “A”. It will INDUSTRY: Inset photo shows the first Kwikset plant was located in South Gate. The company moved Maheim from South Gate three and a half years ago. NSE JOB IN STRIDE ON-WIDE DISTRIBUTION FOR KWIKSET LOCKS—Towering cases of Kwikset Locks, representing less than one production are shown being read-for shipment and distribution throughout the United States. The steady and constant demand for Kwikset products are created and made possible by the Sales & Service division of Kwikset Locks Inc. Sales and Service Vital to Kwikset Kwikset Sales and Service co., on of Kwikset Locks, Inc.,oven its major importance Firm Develops Sales and Service Vital to Kwikset Kwikset Sales and Service co., upon of Kwikset Locks, Inc., known its major importance marketing and sales force be the manufacture of the Kwikset. less than two years ago this factory-direct sales and organization was formed to comply with the hard-industry's overwhelming demand directly with the fact that time, Kwikset Sales service co. has expanded and until it is now recognized of the leading sales organi in the country. Success was largely due intensive marketing and ading program in addition to work of highly trained sales staff which covers every ma Self Schoepe, president. News concerning company issues is presented factually so employees may be well informed on what the company is and what the future plans of the space is devoted to free activities, and informa this is provided by theees themselves, who relate activities to department re. Reporters meet periodic with Gene Steck, the editor; discuss methods of improv- average. A generous use of is made in each issue of magazine. MANY FACTORS were attributed to the company's acceptance by the trade. One of the main factors was the fact that the Kwikset Lock filled a need in the building industry for a precision engineered low cost lock that could be easily installed and give years of lasting and dependable service. In addition, a new sales policy was established. A policy that permitted Kwikset products to be sold only through recognized hardware jobbers and contract dealers according to legitimate trade practices at competitive prices. Kwikset does not sell direct to contractors or to retail hardware outlets. Customers of Kwikset appreciate the outstanding services offered by the company. They can be assured that the allocation and scheduling of lock shipments will be fair and equal to all customers, large or small. Shipments are often made in two days after receipt of an order. Training programs using the Kwikset movies are arranged in order to familiarize the jobber salesman with all manufacturing and installation operations. These and many other factors make it possible for Kwikset to be the outstanding residential lock value on the market today. Shop Friday Night 'Til 9 Firm Develops Employee Plans When Kwikset moved from Los Angeles to Anaheim in October, 1948, most of the employees came along. Many bought new homes in Anaheim and among the orange groves. Because there was no restaurant nearby, employees for the most part brought their own lunches. This distressed Adolf Schoepe and his staff. As workmen, they knew that hot, nourishing lunches were needed. So they bought an adjacent two-story farmhouse, moved walls, redecorated, and all-in-all spent $29,500 to transform it into a gleaming, modern cafeteria. Now the employees have the right kind of food, and at cost. No profit is expected or wanted. A profit and loss statement is published monthly. All employees receive vacations with pay plus holiday pay. Bonuses are paid under Kwikset's unique cost savings sharing plan and the profit sharing plan. Kwikset also provides medical, hospital and surgical insurance for employees and contributes to a group life insurance program. In addition, a recreation and athletic program is in effect. One employee sums up his attitude by saying: "I like to work for a fast-moving, fast-growing company. The front office knows NG—Kwikset plans soon to addition to its present 70,-ing plant. In the aerial dia- of the new plant area may marked "A". It will be 130 structures indicated as "B" and "C" are not a reality as yet, but are written into Kwikset plans for future expansion of the-Santa Ana st. plant. The buildings not lettered are the Kwikset buildings of today. The major plant of Kwikset was completed over three years ago. NG—Kwikset plans soon to addition to its present 70,-ing plant. In the aerial dia- of the new plant area may marked “A”. It will be 130 area and will cost in the Also indicated in the di- ding plans of Kwikset. The structures indicated as “B” and “C” are not a reality as yet, but are written into Kwikset plans for future expan- sion of the-Santa Ana st. plant. The buildings not let- tered are the Kwikset buildings of today. The major plant of Kwikset was completed over three years ago. Last year a wing was added to the west side (right side of diagram), of the main building. Movies at Kwikset Plant A part of Kwikset’s vast adver- tising program is the production of motion pictures on the Kwikset plant. These interesting and informa- tive films are widely distributed among hardware groups, archi-tects, builders organizations and service clubs all over the country. High schools and universities have especially requested the films for its business and is always on the lookout for new ideas. Any of us can go there direct with a sug- gestion or a gripe and know we’ll be heard without jeopardizing our jobs. I like it here.” showings in their trade classes. Three movies have been made to date at Kwikset with plans for a fourth in the near future. One of the first films made was "Locking Up" which was the first film of its kind to show how a modern cylindrical lock is manu- factured. "Securely Yours." was the second movie which explained the many different operations in the keying and masterkeying of pin tumbler locks. And the latest addition to the Kwikset film library was "Metallurgical Magic" which shows the fascinating procedures in the production of parts of Kwikset's new Powder Metal- lurgy Division. These motion pictures make Kwikset the only lock manufacturer in the world with such an intensive program in industrial and educational films. All three films are in sound and brilliant color and were made by Audience Tested Productions of Hollywood, Calif. LARGE FAMILY BEAUMONT, Alta. (F) — David Magnan, who died here at the age of 90, left six children, 35 grand-children and 45 great-grandchil- dren. He was born at St. Nicholas, Que. As a Business Man you know that CREDIT IS IMPORTANT! PROPER INVESTIGATION OF CREDIT APPLICATIONS IS VITAL. YOUR BUSI-NESS DEPENDS ON CREDIT, SO BE SAFE ... IS IMPORTANT! PROPER INVESTIGATION OF CREDIT APPLICATIONS IS VITAL. YOUR BUSINESS DEPENDS ON CREDIT, SO BE SAFE... USE YOUR LOCAL Credit Bureau NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY CREDIT BUREAU BANK OF AMERICA BLDG. A. L. 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