Rogers Corporation's Woodstock Facility Receives Top OSHA Designation for Workplace Safety
Rogers, Connecticut, October 25, 2005: Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) announced today that the Company's PORON® urethane foam manufacturing facility in Woodstock, Connecticut was recognized with the 'Star' designation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) for excellent safety performance and systems.
The 'Star' designation, OSHA's highest VPP award, is an honor given facilities that have met the highest standards in employee and workplace safety. To receive the Star designation, employees must recognize and understand workplace hazards and consistently use the proper protective gear to avoid injuries. Managers must also demonstrate leadership in safety and health issues and a strong commitment to effective safety training. Only about 1,100 worksites nationwide and about 50 in New England have received the award.
Pete Kaczmarek, Vice President, High Performance Foams, stated, "I am very proud of the efforts and success of the Rogers Woodstock team. This recognition is the result of years of effort, and is a testament to their hard work and commitment to safety."
Robert Wachob, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "Workplace safety is one of our highest priorities. This award signifies true excellence in safety awareness and our Woodstock facility's drive for continuous improvement has not gone unnoticed. We now plan to share what we've learned at Woodstock with our other US facilities."
Rogers Corporation, headquartered in Rogers, CT, U.S.A., develops and manufactures high-performance specialty materials, which serve a diverse range of markets including: portable communication devices, communication infrastructure, consumer products, computer and office equipment, ground transportation, and aerospace and defense. Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in Connecticut, Arizona, and Illinois in the U.S., in Gent, Belgium, in Suzhou, China, and in Hwasung City, Korea. Sales offices are located in Belgium, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, China, and Singapore.
