Freelin-Wade is Awarded 2011 Business of The Year
(McMinnville, OR) The McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce named Freelin-Wade Company their 2011 Business of the Year during the Chamber's Annual Awards Dinner held at the McMinnville Grand Ballroom on Thursday, November 17, 2011.
The award recognizes the growth and/or stability of a McMinnville Chamber business. It also recognizes the business or owner's participation in Chamber activities and a demonstrated commitment to community involvement.
Chamber Chair-Elect, Stevie Whited and Treasurer, Rodney Ferguson presented the award stating, "Freelin-Wade is an outstanding member of our community." Whited cited the company's FORCE fundraising team, employee involvement in chamber activities, and the company's engagement in lean education with other companies in conjunction with the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership as key contributions to the Chamber community.
Sherl Hill, General Manager accepted the award on behalf of the Freelin-Wade employees. Hill commented, "We are fortunate to have a group of employees who care and contribute not just to the company but to our community as well."
Freelin-Wade Company
Founded in 1980, Freelin-Wade is North America's largest independent manufacturer of plastic tubing and hoses for industries as diverse as pneumatics, dental and promotions. The company employs more than 100 people at its McMinnville, Oregon plant. Privately held Freelin-Wade is a subsidiary of Coilhose Pneumatics. Worry-free Freelin-Wade tubing fits and arrives on time. With a verifiable on-time delivery rate exceeding 99.3%, customers know precisely when their order will arrive.
