Quality Mat Company Celebrates Importance of Buying American this Independence Day
Beaumont, TX (PRWEB) July 02, 2013 -- For some, the reasons to buy American is primarily philosophical—the desire to avoid patronizing countries that utilize sweatshops or have no enforced environmental regulations. For others, it may be economical; the fact that dollars spent on American products is good for the economy. Still others may see purchasing goods made in the USA as simply good sense after lead paint was discovered in Chinese products.
Whatever the reason, the bottom line is that buying American is a concrete way to strengthen American ideals and values, from giving a stamp of approval on fair workplace practices to helping small businesses succeed.
At the forefront of this movement is Quality Mat Company. For 40 years, this company has not only thrived on American productivity, providing heavy equipment mats for the oil drilling industry and crane mats for stabilizing construction sites. They have also committed to providing an environmentally-friendly solution that simply works better. The mats are often reused and can provide safe access roads that reduce damage to the subsoil.
“American ingenuity and resourcefulness launched our business, so it goes without saying that we not only support American-made products, but we genuinely believe in it,” Quality Mat Company manager, Joe Penland Jr. summarizes.
Many see the purchase of American-made products as just the beginning. Across the nation, there are active supporters of local businesses, growers, craftsmen, and others promoting community advancement. Quality Mat Company is one such company that takes an active interest in their local community.
“Our heavy equipment mats are used by the pipeline industry, construction businesses, and environmental groups as an effective and affordable tool in completing projects that improve communities, here in Beaumont and across the nation. But we want to take that a step further and turn compassion into action by helping local charities and getting personally involved, whether that means donating our mats for construction needs or fundraising,” states Penland Jr. “Promoting American-made products is just a start, but it’s something everyone can do.”
Quality Mat Company encourages everyone to support their local community and buy American, particularly over this coming holiday weekend. This past June, Quality Mat helped to raise $75,000 for the Southeast Texas Young Life fundraiser selling Georgia peaches by aiding with loading, but also purchasing 170 cases to donate to local food banks, nursing homes and staff.
About Quality Mat Company
From humble beginnings, Quality Mat has grown into one of the largest producers of heavy equipment mats, access road mats, and other mats used in construction, oil rigging, and more. With the capabilities of producing everything from logging mats to temporary road matting, they are one of the oldest companies in the business. Current production exceeds 250,000 units and the company focus is always on innovating new products and construction techniques.
Quality Mat Company, Joe Penland, http://www.qmat.com/, (800) 227-8159, [email protected]
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