LORD Corporation Indiana Plant Honored With Governor's Workplace Safety Award

CARY, NC, March 30, 2013 (Press-News.org) LORD Corporation (http://www.lord.com/) announced that their manufacturing plant in Indianapolis was honored with the Indiana Governor's Workplace Safety Award, in the category of Internal Outreach and Education, for advancing occupational safety and health. Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann and Indiana Department of Labor Commissioner Sean M. Keefer presented the award to LORD and seven other Indiana companies at the state's annual Safety and Health Conference and Exposition on March 13, 2013.

This award recognizes companies for implementing best practices to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses and those organizations that make safety and health a top priority. The recipient companies were judged on safety performance, training effectiveness, strength of the communication processes and employee engagement. Companies qualified by being in full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal statutes and regulations.

The 2013 Governor's Workplace Safety Awards are the product of a partnership between government, business and safety leaders: the Indiana Department of Labor on behalf of the governor, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

QUOTES:
"LORD Corporation sincerely appreciates the recognition of our efforts. Our organization places employee safety as our top priority and as the foundation of our continued success," said Dave Mascia, LORD Corporation plant manager in Indianapolis.

"Dedication to a safe work environment should be an absolute goal of every Indiana employer," said Lt. Gov. Ellspermann. "I commend our award winners for successfully implementing significant health and safety practices."

"The Indiana Department of Labor is proud to recognize these organizations where the safety and health of their workforce is a top priority," said Keefer. "These organizations represent the best of the best, and Indiana is proud to honor these leading companies and their employees."

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DETAILS:
- To learn more about the Governor's Safety Awards program, visit http://www.in.gov/dol/2381.htm. For more information about the 2013 Indiana Safety and Health Conference and Expo, visit http://www.insafetyconf.com.

ABOUT LORD CORPORATION:
With global reach and extensive technical capabilities, LORD has the ability to work on complex formulations, balancing contradictory property and process requirements to deliver the solutions that meet customer and market demands. LORD builds on its more than 85 year history with a track record of successful long-term partnerships with technology leaders in industries ranging from aerospace to automotive, electronics to industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1924, LORD Corporation is a privately-held company that designs, manufactures and markets mechanical devices and electromechanical systems to control vibration, motion and noise; formulates, produces and sells general purpose and specialty adhesives, coatings and electronic materials; and develops products and systems utilizing magnetically responsive technologies. With global headquarters in Cary, N.C., and sales in excess of $860 million, LORD has manufacturing facilities in eight countries and more than 90 sales and support centers. LORD Corporation employs more than 2,900 worldwide. Visit http://www.lord.com for more information.

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