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Leggett & Platt Executives Take a Pie in the Face for a Good Cause

Leggett & Platt has partnered with United Way for several years — but we don’t just raise funds for a good cause, we have fun while we do it! In 2014 we hosted a community-wide fall festival, held bake sales and raffles, even a dodgeball tournament. However, the highlight this year was when our leadership decided to get in on it; employees participated in an auction for the chance to throw a pie in the face of their favorite executive.

Throwback Thursday: 1980’s B2B Marketing Video

Our team in Creative Services just came across some VHS tapes and found this business-to-business marketing video from the 80’s. We’re proud to say the Mira-Coil is still in production after all these years!

L&P operations cut costs while preserving environment: Fall Eco Initiative Highlights

LP-Ecoiniative-3410-300x134-colorfixedLeggett & Platt employees are committed to protecting and preserving the environment. We’re quite proud of the effort these teams have made through their commitment to the Eco Initiative, a program that provides guidelines for a proactive environmental management system.

We’ve highlighted five stories from the fall edition of “Eco News,” our quarterly internal newsletter, to share with you:

1. Flex-O-Lators improves efficiency and lowers costs through Eco Initiative

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How To Strike Fear in Your Rivals By Using the Latest High-Tech Devices

It’s the last Friday of the month, so it’s time for more great advice from our crack team of ace advice-givers. We’ve covered the ins-and-outs of looking busy, the importance of appearing confident, and now it’s time to tackle tech. Technology changes fast. And if you want to prevail over your competition, you’ll need to stay ahead of the curve. These tips should help you out. How To_Strike_Fear_In_Your_Rivals_With_Tech_thumbnail Strike Fear in Your Rivals

 

Leggett & Platt Products at the PGA 2014 Players Championship

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How To: Appear More Confident

The last Friday of the month could not have come at a better time! Although it does usually come at the same time, at least monthly — or so we’ve been led to believe. Regardless, it’s time for the second installment of our tongue-planted-firmly-in-cheek instructional series.

How to Appear More Confident

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How To: Look Busy at the Office

How_To_Look_Busy_At_The_Office_cropWe enjoy sharing business content for the serious-minded, career-driven individual. But, life at Leggett & Platt does have it’s lighter side too. So, on the last Friday of each month, we’ll offer a new tongue-in-cheek instruction manual on how to not get things done. 

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Sterling Steel, A Leggett & Platt Company

In 2002, Leggett & Platt purchased a portion of the former Northwestern Steel & Wire facility. Following major renovations in the melt shop and rod mill, the plant began operating in early 2003. Sterling produces more than 500,000 tons of wire rod annually.

Interested in working at Sterling Steel? Check out http://www.leggett.com/sterlingsteel

Green Business Good For Business

GreenBusinessYou see it everywhere: car ads touting increased fuel economy, retailers featuring high-efficiency CFL light bulbs, and consumers carrying reusable grocery bags and coffee cups. The growing “green” movement encourages waste reduction to prevent over-burdening and polluting our natural resources.

As a manufacturer competing in the global marketplace, Leggett & Platt aggressively eliminates waste to reduce costs and provide more value to our customers. Our constant pursuit of efficiency naturally leads to more sustainable business practices. Our Geo Components business unit goes a step further by developing products engineered to protect the environment. Leggett has found that green businesses (and business practices) are good for business.

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