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Happy Thanksgiving Day to Our Employees in Canada!

We wish you a wonderful day spent with family and friends!

L&P Learning: Mental Health Conditions

October 10 is World Mental Health Day! Did you know there are more than 200 types of mental illnesses?

Becoming more familiar with mental health conditions can help us combat stigma – negative attitudes or beliefs – and be prepared to support ourselves and others.

In honor of World Mental Health Day, we’re sharing some resources on mental health conditions:

Post Resource

“Mental Health Disorders: Types, Diagnosis & Treatment Options.” Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22295-mental-health-disorders. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

L&P Celebrates Manufacturing Day!

Manufacturing Day celebrates the people and processes of modern-day manufacturing. It also helps inspire the next generation to pursue careers in modern manufacturing.

Here are some facts about modern manufacturing:

3.8 Million. The number of Manufacturing jobs to fill between now and 2033.

583,000. Manufacturing job openings reported as of February 2024.

35.1 Trillion. The projected Global Manufacturing output in 2024.

16%. The amount Manufacturing contributes to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

As a diversified manufacturing company, we are grateful for our employees who drive our success. Your dedication to your job and our business is unparalleled. Thank you!

If you are interested in joining our team, we have many manufacturing jobs available across the United States. Check us out: Leggett & Platt Careers

Sources: Deloitte, The Manufacturing Institute, Statista

ICYMI: Intercultural Dialogue

In May, we spotlighted intercultural dialogue as part of our observance of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This month, as we talk about our global mindset, we think it is important to revisit the importance of connection across cultures.

At L&P, we do great work together by encouraging connection and the open exchange of perspectives and ideas between teams around the world. It’s how we build understanding, unite above our differences, and stay innovative.

Judith Kuhn, HR Director – Specialized Products Europe & Global HR Lead – Hydraulics, shared a quick tip and resource for collaborating across cultures more effectively. She said we can start by being aware of cultural differences – how we communicate, manage time, make decisions, and lead differently – and pointed us to an introduction of Erin Meyer’s eight-scale Culture Map to learn more.

For more information on collaborating across cultures, check out Erin Meyer’s book called The Culture Map.

Join Our Global Team!

With facilities around the globe and products found in most homes, offices, and automobiles, working at L&P opens a world of opportunity and means making a positive impact on lives everywhere.

Join our team today: search careers at Leggett & Platt

Thank You, Drivers!

This week, we’re recognizing the hard work and dedication of truck drivers, and we want to say thank you to all drivers at L&P!

You keep our businesses moving, connect customers with our products, prioritize safety on the road, and so much more. We are grateful for your hard work and commitment to our mission to enhance lives everywhere. We couldn’t do it without you!

#ThankATrucker #TruckDriverAppreciationWeek

Happy IT Professionals Day!

Today is IT Professionals Day. We want to express our gratitude to all those who ensure that our systems run smoothly and stay secure. Your hard work is truly appreciated!

¡Celebremos la Independencia de México!

September 16 is Mexico’s Independence Day!

To all who are celebrating, L&P wishes you a happy holiday!

¡A todos los que están celebrando, L&P les desea unas felices fiestas!

For a background on Mexico’s war for independence, as well as information on how people celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day, check out this article: Struggle for Mexican Independence

Our Global Mindset

Since 1883, our goal has been simple – help people lead more comfortable lives. With deep roots in Carthage, Missouri, United States, we pioneered sleep technology when we introduced the bedspring 140 years ago. Now, we’re so much more!

Today, we’re proud to have teams all over the world – from Europe, Asia, Mexico, Brazil, and Canada. We’re also proud to produce a diverse array of products that can be found in most homes, offices, and vehicles.

As a global company, we are focused on building a diverse and innovative organization that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we operate, as well as honors the voices of our employees around the world.

During the next few weeks, we look forward to sharing a little more about our global mindset.

Get to Know 3D Design with L&P Creative Services

3D design is a powerful tool in the Leggett & Platt Creative Services arsenal!

From giving viewers an inside look of product cutaways to creating comprehensive product-explanation videos, our Creative Services’ 3D team creates unique designs that will benefit your business.

The Benefits of 3D Design

Using 3D design has many benefits:

  • 3D imaging can reduce costs by forming fully digital products and environments from reference images rather than relying on costly shipping.
  • 3D design reduces waste. A finished model can be revisited for different images and animations, saving time and money.
  • 3D cameras can capture near-impossible angles and movements of products and environments.
  • 3D tracking allows the creation of digital stand-ins, allowing seamless integration of 3D elements into videos and photography.
  • 3D allows you to simulate how different forces might react to various elements.
  • 3D is great for training materials because it can remove unnecessary objects from a scene.
  • 3D design allows for full control over product stylization vs. realism.

The 3D Design Process

The 3D design process has three main stages: pre-production, production, and post-production:

  1. Pre-production is where our 3D team gathers visual references for anything featured in the final deliverables. This includes product images, product CAD drawings from engineers, videos of how processes are performed, and verbal explanations of prototyped creations. If necessary, a script and/or storyboard is created, and the production is planned out.
  2. Production consists of the bulk of the work for our 3D team. Objects are modeled on the computer as if by sculpting digital clay. They are given surface materials and textures and then assembled into scenes with digital lights and cameras mimicking real-world studio environments.

    The final process in production – rendering – is often the longest. Rendering produces a frame-by-frame finished product that can be delivered as is or go to post-production for polishing.
  3. Post-production is anything done post-rendering. Animations are assembled into videos, color corrections are applied, voice-overs and music are added, and the final product is created.

Connect With L&P Creative Services

Our 3D team is committed to serving you at minimal cost. Businesses usually charge an average of $6,000 for a 30-second animation*, but with L&P Creative Services, the average is closer to $750!

Have questions about 3D design or want to discuss a project idea? Contact L&P Creative Services at creativeservices@leggett.com.

*The average cost for a 30-second animation is based on the following website: Animation Price Guide and 3D VFX Cost Calculator