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CONTACT:Jim McKinley (610-889-5234)
PAOLI, PA, October 30, 2008 - The Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC), a non-profit affiliate of Lehigh University, has recognized the Chemical Products Division of AMETEK, Inc. with its MRC Summit Award for Manufacturing Excellence. According to Jack Pfunder, MRC Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, the division, headquartered in Nesquehoning, PA, was recognized for its relentless pursuit of excellence through investments in leadership, workforce and ISO 9001 achievement.
"AMETEK has embraced state-of-the-art management improvement methodologies via participation in the Manufacturing Leadership Institute, a joint venture of Lehigh University's Iacocca Institute, and incorporated current business growth best practices," notes Pfunder. "In addition, MRC applauds AMETEK for its continuous commitment to investing in the local community through significant quality employment. The company has invested heavily in training employees and management alike. We commend them for their contributions to the local economy, leadership and manufacturing in the region."
The MRC offers a range of resources, including strategic business consulting and lean manufacturing techniques, primarily to small to mid-size companies in Lehigh, Northhampton, Berks, Schuylkill and Carbon counties of Pennsylvania prosper and grow. It partners with individuals and organizations at the local, regional, state and national level to deliver the best solutions to its clients.
AMETEK, Inc., headquartered in Paoli, PA, is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of more than $2.5 billion. AMETEK operates more than 80 manufacturing facilities across the United States and in 14 countries around the world.
AMETEK has operated its Westchester Plastics business in Nesquehoning, PA, since 1975. In 2004, it relocated the manufacture of fluoropolymer tubing and heat exchangers to Nesquehoning as well. Westchester Plastics has been at the forefront of plastics compounding for more than 50 years. Each year it custom compounds several hundred million pounds of thermoplastic resins for a wide range of applications and enjoys a well-earned reputation industry-wide for outstanding quality and customer service.
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