[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 154 (Thursday, November 4, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S13993]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING TWO OUTSTANDING ARKANSAS EMPLOYERS

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize two 
outstanding companies in Arkansas that were named last month as two of 
America's 10 best manufacturing plants in North America by Industry 
Week magazine. This dual achievement is impressive and stands as a 
testament to the strong work ethic and pride in workmanship that exists 
among Arkansas workers.
  Scroll Technologies of Arkadelphia and Eaton Corporation's Aeroquip 
Global Hose Division in Mountain Home were selected from over 400 
plants that were considered for this award. Applicants were judged on 
productivity, workplace safety, community involvement, customer and 
supplier relations, product quality and innovation in technology.
  Scroll Technologies, which manufactures air conditioning and 
refrigeration equipment, employs 575 workers and is one of the most 
advanced production plants of its kind. This company's success is 
founded upon management-employee partnerships, its highly skilled 
workforce and a strong commitment to workplace safety. Scroll 
Technologies can also be proud of its sound environmental record.
  Eaton Corporation's Aeroquip Global Hose Division opened for business 
in 1975 and now employs 285 workers in Northwest Arkansas. Eaton-
Aeroquip manufactures hydraulic hoses used in large trucks and 
tractors. This company has succeeded by abandoning the traditional, 
hierarchical manufacturing process and adopting an organizational 
structure based on 50 employee teams. Team members are encouraged to 
give candid feedback about all aspects of the plant's operations and 
are rewarded with performance based bonuses.
  I have always said that Arkansas' greatest asset is its people. I am 
glad that Scroll Technologies and Eaton-Aeroquip have taken advantage 
of this resource and become valuable corporate-citizens in my state. I 
am proud to honor their achievements in the U.S. Senate today. I hope 
their well-earned success sends a signal to other companies in Arkansas 
and the nation that Arkansas is a good place for industry to do 
business.

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