[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 204 (Tuesday, December 19, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S18925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNITION OF THE BRONZE CRAFT FOUNDRY'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the owners 
and employees of the Bronze Craft Co. of Nashua, NH for over 50 years 
of service and dedication to the community.
  Bronze Craft was founded in 1944 by Arthur ``Artie'' Atkinson. This 
small foundry began its business by making custom architectural 
hardware. Fifty years later, the company is still owned by the same 
family, and the traditions of good business and dedication to employees 
are still the hallmark of Bronze Craft.
  Since its inception, the company has delivered for its employees in 
many ways, not the least of which has been providing long-term 
dependable employment. It is no surprise that by maintaining a 
professional run foundry and adhering to the highest health, safety, 
and environmental standards for its employees, that the foundry can 
take pride in its many multi-generational employees.
  Jack Atkinson, who succeeded his father in 1980 as president and CEO, 
continues to champion innovative employee participatory programs such 
as continuous improvement through employee suggestions and strategic 
action teams. Mr. Atkinson is a credit to the Nashua community, and is 
to be commended for his innovative thinking. His recent appointment to 
the executive board of the Non-Ferrous Founders' Society serves as 
recognition of his leadership in the foundry industry.
  It is businesses such as Bronze Craft, which put employees and 
quality first, that set such a high standard for others in the 
industry. Their proven success demonstrates the importance of such 
vision. The American Legion has been a customer since 1944, and 
recently Bronze Craft was recognized by Steinway & Sons as the Malcolm 
Baldrige Award Winner for quality and service.
  Mr. President, I praise the owners and employees of Bronze Craft for 
their untiring efforts to provide quality products, which help make 
America stronger, independent and economically successful. I would also 
like to recognize the thousands of small foundries, like Bronze Craft, 
located in urban and rural areas alike in all 50 States. Their 
outstanding devotion and contributions to making their workplace, 
community, and country a better place to live ensures a hopeful 
future.

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