Oct 25, 2011
Manual celebrates 80 Years of American Design in 2012

For four generations the company has proudly produced successful Made in America products. Since 1932, we have specialized in creating and manufacturing gift and home décor accessories specifically for the “Mom & Pop” shops…the heart of America.

The family-owned business, which began as a small souvenir store in Bat Cave North Carolina, today occupies over 500,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution space in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

Our pledge is to continue to provide our customers the very best in American design and craftsmanship – fine textile gift ideas to enhance a home, reflect a lifestyle and soothe the soul…Made by Manual…Made in the USA!

Manual will be sharing this occasion with everyone during celebrations at the Winter Markets! Join us at the Atlanta International Gift Show, AmericasMart, Building 2, West Wing, Suite 697 and at our new location at the Dallas Home & Gift Show, Trade Mart, Suite 1355.

The Oates Family




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