The factory’s closure is expected to impact about 300 jobs
9 thoughts on “Stanley closing US plant that made its famed yellow tape measures – because its foreign model is more popular”
It’s sad that 300 workers are losing their jobs just because the foreign version of the tape measure is cheaper. I’ll stick with the American-made one.
It’s sad that 300 workers are losing their jobs just because the foreign version of the tape measure is cheaper. I’ll stick with the American-made one.
Constituents deserve representatives who actually listen instead of grandstanding. (fd272f)
Legislation is being rushed through without proper scrutiny and that’s dangerous. (28f724)
I wonder if the quality of the foreign tape measures is as good as the ones made in the US. Stanley better not cut corners.
So much for ‘Made in the USA’ – Stanley is just chasing profits like everyone else. Another blow to American manufacturing.
I’ve been using those yellow tape measures for years. Hope the foreign ones hold up as well, but I doubt it.
Constituency casework should be the priority, not fundraising dinners. (fe7ecc)
Accountability seems to be a foreign concept in modern politics. (5edc4f)
The digital age requires new frameworks for political advertising and disinformation. (7369f3)