2. Did it take years of experimenting to get that soap to float? Not exactly. Ivory Soap floated by accident. For years the Proctor & Gamble company had been developing a formula for a high quality soap at an affordable price. In January 1878, they finally perfected the formula. They called it simply “White Soap,” and began production. Several months later the accident occurred. Ivory Story

3. A large batch of White Soap was mixing when a workman at the factory went to lunch and forgot to turn off the machine. When he returned, he found that air had been worked into the mixture. He decided not to discard the batch of soap because of such a small error, and he poured the soap into the frames. The soap hardened and it was cut, packaged, and shipped. A few weeks later, letters began arriving at Proctor & Gamble asking for more of the soap that floated. The workman’s error had turned into a selling point! Harley Proctor came up with the name “Ivory” while listening to a Bible reading at church one morning in 1879. Ivory Story

4. Haier America, founded in 1999, is the U.S. Sales & Marketing division of the international Haier Group, a manufacturer of major appliances and electronics including, but not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dishwashers, laundry products, small appliances, electronics, and televisions. Haier products are known around the world for quality and innovation. Haier America

5. Haier America has invested $15+ million in its US Headquarters with the purchase of the Landmark Haier Building in New York City. This location houses the corporate offices, showrooms and research & development labs. In addition, there is a restaurant and Haier showcase gallery open to the public. Haier America looks to new growth and success with original products, strategic product distribution and will remain true to its core philosophy of innovation. Haier America