(Albion, MI - NOVEMBER 20, 2002) The Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services (CIS) presented Sheridan Industries, Inc. with the CET Gold Award for outstanding safety and health achievement today.

The Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division of the CIS Bureau of Safety and Regulation recognizes the safety and health achievements of Michigan employers and employees through CET Awards, which are based on excellent safety and health performance.  The CET Gold Award recognizes two years without a lost-time accident.

“Sheridan Industries is an outstanding facility that is meeting the challenge facing businesses today of being economically competitive, while still maintaining an accident-free work environment,” said CIS Bureau of Safety and Regulation Director, Douglas J. Kalinowski.

Kalinowski presented the award to Ted Konkle, Vice President and General Manager; Mark Boyer, Plant Manager; and employee representatives Vicky Eagan and Curt Ramirez.  All day employees attended the presentation followed by a luncheon.

Kalinowski said Sheridan Industries is a very conscientious company and works diligently to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.  Sheridan Industries manufactures spanners, spacers, and axles for the material handling industry.  The company has recently attained QS 9000 designation for quality products.

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