C.F. Martin: A company that does things right

C.F. Martin is a family-owned business. It has been making some of the best acoustic guitars for generations. The guitars are not cheap, though. In a recession, selling high-end guitars can be a risky business. But Martin has resisted the cost-cutting temptations that larger companies have pounced on. Martin has not laid off a single employee. It seems that Martin has found a way to return the loyalty of its employees. Treating them like family isn't just some corporate slogan used in good times. When most needed, Martin has come through for its workers. The guitar-maker has not booted people to the curb and should be commended for finding ways to make ends meet without ruining careers or lives. Here's a short, inspirational video about the company:
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