Manufacturing Professionals Mugs

"Sir, I'm leaving my high-paying job in the manufacturing industry for a low-paying job in a service industry, because that's what's happening."

"Where's the business end of this thing?"

"I fear one day our jobs will be taken over by technology."

'...we have every new employee spend time on our assembly line. Eight hours, no breaks.'

"Let me put on my 'working' head."

"We only got up to three 'whys' and a 'what the hell'."

"Yep, first the gold run out, then the microchip manufacturing went overseas."

U.S. Manufacturing - Good News & Bad News

"We're having a lot of trouble with this model, sir - it's lasting indefinitely."

'Here it is - the world's largest miniaturization plant.'

'That's my resume.'

Man with pirate eye patch and bandana giving a lecture

'I'll be late - had to think big again.'

'Well it's about time! My belly needs scratching.'

"We don't see ourselves as either a David or a Goliath. We're content to just be the company that manufactures the sling shots."

After the latest pay bonus and benefit awards you've won, I've decided to join you on the shop floor.

"Meow...."

'We like the teamwork idea, but Mr. Superstar won't let us play with his ball.'

America's Biggest Export...

Big Ed's taken a direct hit of devastating criticism by the boss, he's sinking,listing, a pitiful helpless hulk...

Pushing the envelope.

'Yes, long term strategy needs fresh crayons.'

Man asking a clairvoyant about the future.

'What the hell is PIG IRON?'

Steel Works - 'How the devil did all this go down 7 3/8 today?'

'It kills production when we have to stop the line every thirty minutes for an upgrade.'

"Manufacturing will take place in China, R&D in Korea, customer support will be run from Mumbai and logistics handled in Vietnam."

Setbacks in the development of the rubber mallet.

"Ooops....I guess this one failed."

"Supermom isn't home right now - she's out fighting for truth, justice and a buck."

"We design them here, but the labor is cheaper in Hell."