Hartford, CT – State Senator
Len Fasano (R-North Haven) joined Tuesday with other
lawmakers and local officials to honor Wallingford company
Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals, Inc. as
it was named a Connecticut 2009 Health Workplace Innovator
by the Connecticut Chapter of the Partnership to Fight
Chronic Disease (PFCD). The Connecticut Chapter of the
PFCD is a statewide coalition of approximately 80 patient,
provider, community, business and labor groups which
works to raise awareness about managing and preventing
chronic illnesses.
“This award from the Connecticut Chapter of PFCD
only affirms what many of us already know to be true
of Ulbrich - that it makes its employees a priority,”
said Senator Fasano. “In providing
folks with easy access to tools for healthy living like
lectures, discounts to health clubs and up to 80% reimbursement
for smoking cessation programs, the company not only
reduces the cost of healthcare coverage but most importantly
improves the lives of its workforce.”
In addition to the award from PFCD, Senator Fasano
and several other state lawmakers joined together and
presented a special citation to Ulbrich Steel in recognition
of the company’s efforts to maintain and improve
the health and quality of life of its employees.
“I am honored to be able to join in recognizing
a company that has always been a positive force in our
community,” said Senator Fasano.
“Ulbrich Steel has its roots right here in Wallingford
where it began back in the 1920’s. Since that
time the company has provided quality jobs and helped
develop strong careers for many in our community. But
even more than the invaluable experience it provides,
the company treats its workforce more like family than
employees and that deserves our recognition and appreciation.”
Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals, Inc. has
approximately 500 employees and offices worldwide. It
processes a variety of metals including stainless steel,
nickel alloys, and titanium. The company serves a variety
of markets including the aerospace, medical, automotive,
aircraft and nuclear and solar energy industries.
For more on Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals,
Inc. visit: http://www.ulbrich.com/.
To learn more about the Partnership to Fight Chronic
Disease visit: http://www.fightchronicdisease.org/.
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