[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 13, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S8402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO HITCHINER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President I rise today to pay 
tribute to Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. for receiving Business NH 
Magazine's 1999 Business of the Year Award.
  Since the company moved to Milford, New Hampshire in 1951, Hitchiner 
has been extremely active within the community. Hitchiner supports the 
community through contributions to the arts, education, and community 
welfare. Specifically, they offer much-needed dollars to local and 
state nonprofits and they make time available for their employees to 
participate in community affairs. Hitchiner President/CEO, John Morison 
III, believes when employees work in the community their experiences 
will translate into a positive experience for the company as a whole.
  In addition to being involved in community affairs, Hitchiner 
Manufacturing is a leader in technology. The company is an 
international player for investment castings for customers such as 
General Motors, BMW and General Electric. Hitchiner will soon acquire 
their tenth patent, thereby establishing themselves as the leader in 
metallurgical advances.
  Hitchiner's profit sharing philosophy has helped create a spirit of 
team work among its employees. President Morison believes that by 
sharing the profits and risks, of working as a team, the company will 
be better equipped to stay on the cutting edge of technology--this is 
the key to future success.
  Mr. President, I salute Hitchiner Manufacturing Company, Inc. and 
commend their president, John Morison, for his innovative ideas and 
spirit of community. It is an honor to represent them in the United 
States Senate.

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