anaheim-gazette 1953-05-21

Kwikset Sets Employee Relations Model (EDITOR'S NOTE — As Northern Orange county becomes more industrialized, the residents of the area are becoming increasingly interested in the highly important management-employee relations of the manufacturing companies. Relations between management and personnel of the various companies could have a decided effect upon the economy of this area, as well as upon the friendly relations between the many groups which support our civic and social organizations. Anaheim is fortunate to have fine business enterprises managed by individuals who realize the importance, dignity, and freedom of the American working man, and woman and include their best interests in the top policies of the companies. Kwikset Locks, Inc. is a keystone industry in Anaheim. The excellence of its management-personnel relations is known and studied throughout many segments of industry. For our Progress Edition, the Gazette made an inquiry into the personnel policies of Kwikset in order to illustrate the firm ground on which Anaheim can stand in the matter of the employee-management relations of its leading economic units. The philosophy behind Kwiksets personnel relations policies is summed up in a statement by Adolf Schope, president, in a message in a company handbook which is given to new employees. The handbook contains, in brief form, all the information an employee wants to know about the company for which he is working. In a foreword, Mr. Schope says: "Kwikset is a comparative newcomer to Anaheim. We arrived here in 1948 and immediately pitched in to make Kwikset a good, progressive, and friendly place to work. We sought to build an organization where men and women could create well-made and trustworthy products which will find useful places in the homes of other men and women throughout the nation and the world. Because our purpose was ever to move ahead and to turn out products which would receive widespread and honest acceptance—and, in turn, would make our jobs useful and secure at Kwikset—we didn't have time or inclination to set up a system of 'bosses and labor'. Many of our higher paid people have gained their experience and attained the ability to assume higher responsibility from 'working on the job' at Kwikset. Consequently, Kwikset has become a working 'team'. We all are Kwiksetters. It is this spirit of cooperation and friendly understanding which has contributed in large measure to the success and good reputation of Kwikset. Of course, we believe in and practice Free Enterprise system—the American Way—which made us the greatest nation free men on earth. This encourages the individual and progress economically, portion to his own skills and mitigation to forge ahead. A set we guarantee that right." As members of the team have our obligations to the our fellow Kwiksetters all give our particular job to we have, in a spirit of cooperation and mutual cooperation and our joint effort to produce fine and directly made products." "Fringe" Benefits A little booklet which is intended to visitors during "Open explains how Kwikset provides the free enterprise system how Kwikset gives its per cent opportunity to progress nominally. The booklet states: "Kwikset has established term of employee benefits and beyond regular wages. (Editor's note—Kwikset benefits are in addition to a ular payments to company sonnel. Fringe benefits are voluntary on the part of the pany. Considering only the fits which can be measured dollars and cents, Kwikset employee benefits amount to cents an hour per employee, extra $1012 per year for Kwiksetter. The national array of fringe benefits in all indirections they are paid is 31.5 per hour or $644 per year for employee." 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This system encourages the individual to grow and progress economically in proportion to his own skills and determination to forge ahead. At Kwikset we guarantee that right. "As members of the team we have our obligations to the job and to our fellow Kwiksetters. If we will give our particular job the best we have, in a spirit of friendly cooperation and mutual respect, we will continue to make our company secure and our jobs important by producing fine and correctly made products." "Fringe" Benefits A little booklet which is handed to visitors during "Open House" explains how Kwikset practices the free enterprise system and how Kwikset gives its personnel the opportunity to progress economically. The booklet states: "Kwikset has established a system of employee benefits above and beyond regular wages. (Editor's note—Kwikset "fringe" benefits are in addition to all regular payments to company pernnel. Fringe benefits are purely voluntary on the part of the comny. Considering only the benes which can be measured in dollars and cents, Kwikset employee benefits' amount to 50.6 cents an hour per employee, or an extra $1012 per year for each kwiksetter. The national average fringe benefits in all industries where they are paid is 31.5 cents or hour or $644 per year for each employee.)" COMPACT INTERIOR—This view shows a portion of the interior of the Fleetwood weekend trailer. It has all accommodations for cooking and sleeping for two, making it an ideal trailer for camping and fishing trips and other outings. Locally Produced Trailers Retail All Over Nation Crean, Robert L. Fowler, Charles Keyes and Carl P. Jensen. Trailers manufactured in Anaheim are sold throughout the 11 western states and in Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, and Texas. They are manufactured in lengths COMPACT INTERIOR—This view shows a portion of the interior of the Fleetwood weekend trailer. It has all accommodations for cooking and sleeping for two, making it an ideal trailer for camping and fishing trips and other outings. Locally Produced Trailers Retail All Over Nation Now established as an Anaheim industry is the Fleetwood Trailer Company, located at 919 E. South St. Formerly located in Paramount, the company has been operating here approximately three months. The company manufactured 1400 units in 1952, with sales totaling over $2,500,000. Owners of the firm are John C. 'scratch' in 1945, we have become one of the world's largest manufacturers of residential locksets. We have produced more than 16,000,000 locksets—or, put another way, 32,000,000 door knobs. These locksets are entrusted with the enormous duty of protecting families and property the world around, as well as enhancing the beauty of millions of homes. "We feel the knowledge of the useful and important purpose which our locksets perform in the lives of so many men and women gives all of us at Kwikset an added incentive to manufacture the best possible product at the lowest possible cost." Kwikset Locks, Inc. also is conscious of its community relations. Its people have entered wholeheartedly into community life and have given a great amount of time, talent, and money, to make Anaheim a better place in which to live. The progress made by industrial units in Anaheim is closely linked with the progress of the city and the county. In its "Open House" leaflet, Kwikset explains it this way: "We feel the progress Kwikset shows the community is progress for all of us—for Kwiksetters and the communities in which we live. Since mid-1948 we have constructed buildings containing almost 70,000 square feet of floor space. In addition, we lease manufacturing facilities and office space in other locations which bring our total floor space in Anaheim to about 120,000 square feet. Crean, Robert L. Fowler, Charles Keyes and Carl P. Jensen. Trailers manufactured in Anaheim are sold throughout the 11 western states and in Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, and Texas. They are manufactured in lengths of 10 ft., 12 ft., 13 ft., 15 ft., 16 ft., 22 ft., 31 ft., 35 ft. and 44 feet. The latter two sizes come in single and double bedrooms. Prices range from $595 for the 10 ft. week-end camping trailer to $5,900 for the luxurious 44 ft. model. The plant is located on a four-acre site. Officials of the company have expressed their appreciation for the co-operation they have received from the city of Anaheim and the Chamber of Commerce in establishing the plant here. All of the owners of the company have had extensive experience in the trailer manufacturing business. Crean established the business in Paramount in 1949 and later Fowler, Keyes and Jensen became associated with him in the ownership of the business. Pointing out that all Fleetwood trailers are built to the exact specifications of the Trailer Coach association, Crean declared that "The name Fleetwood has become recognized throughout the trailer industry for quality workmanship and superior products. Although we are a relative youngster as a..." ALL 100% Deluxe Cold Rubber use out of your tiresl mssings retreaded with bodyear treads will give a service, and renewed Stop in today. Our reservice gives you — bodyear tread design bodyear tread material bodyear approved methods of treading by very trained craftsmen. DING PLANT GUARANTEED EARSON ANAHEIM In its "Open House" leaflet, Kwikset explains it this way: "We feel the progress Kwikset shows the community is progress for all of us—for Kwiksetters and the communities in which we live. "Since mid-1948 we have constructed buildings containing almost 70,000 square feet of floor space. In addition, we lease manufacturing facilities and office space in other locations which bring our total floor space in Anaheim to about 120,000 square feet. "And, additions of new tools, machines, and equipment—with a corresponding increase in jobs—have been in proportion. "When we started production in Anaheim back in 1948, we had 200 employees. In the spring of 1953 we had more than 750 employees and we still are growing. "All this has been accomplished in the face of keen competition." (Editor's note—also in the face of income taxes, both personal and corporate, which have been worked to death. The excess profits tax, which hits industry so hard, provides almost capital punishment for young industries such as Kwikset.) Continuing with the quotation: The continued growth of Kwikset has contributed something to the people of Anaheim and the surrounding communities, because growth means: "More jobs for more people. More purchasing power for more people—which attracts to this area the variety and range of goods and services we all desire, thus providing—greater business opportunities for merchants in the communities where Kwikseters reside. Increased tax revenue for local governments, and, above all—a bigger and better community. "We feel that if we have good employees, Kwikset will be a good company for the community, our customers, as well as for our employees and their families." WEEKEND TRAILER — Shown is the 10-foot company officials point out that the trailer is easily Fleetwood trailer for two. Built by the Fleetwood towed, has low maintenance and is extremely easy Trailer Co. of Anaheim, it is designed to overcome maneuver, the high cost of short trips away from home. Company, we have untold years of accumulated experience in the design and manufacture of trailers. "The Fleetwood company produces a greater variety of trailer sizes than any other organization in the world. While it seems that there may be little difference in some of the sizes, we have found that it is best to tailor the unit to fit the needs of our individual customers." Crean said "regardless of which Fleetwood model is purchased, buyers can be sure that the same care and quality are built into that unit that will be found in any other units of the complete line. All of the Fleetwood trailers are inspected and approved by the Los Angeles Testing Laboratories and all carry the stamp of Certified Construction issued by the Trailer Coach Association." LEARN TO DANCE! CLASSES FOR LEARN TO DANCE! CLASSES FOR CHILDREN — TEENAGERS — ADULTS ● BALLET ● TAP ● MODERN ● TOE ● HAWAIIAN ● ACROBATIC ● TRAMPOLINE ● CHARACTER PHONE 9144 RICHARDS - MARTIN SCHOOL OF DANCING 719 N. LOS. ANGELES ST. 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