John Meeks Company is a medium-size manufacturing company with plants in three small mid-Atlantic
towns. The company makes plastic parts for automobiles and trucks, primarily door panels, exterior trim,
and related items. The parts have an average cost of $5 to $20. The company has a steady demand for
its products from both domestic and foreign automakers and has experienced growth in sales averaging
between 10 and 20 percent over the last 8 to 10 years