[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 132 (Wednesday, November 17, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2013-E2014]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE KERITE COMPANY AS THEY CELEBATE THEIR 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
join the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and the entire Valley 
community in extending my sincere congratulations to the Kerite Company 
of Seymour, Connecticut as they celebrate their 150th Anniversary. One 
of the oldest wire and cable companies in the United States, this is a 
remarkable milestone for this company which has become a true community 
landmark.
  Founded in 1854 by Austin Goodyear Day, Kerite has long been a leader 
in the development and production of utility transmission and 
distribution power cables as well as industrial power cables. The 
innovations credited to Kerite have marked unparalleled technological 
advancements--with each new technology bringing the dawn of a new era, 
not only in the industry but in our society as well. The 1865 invention 
of the crosshead extruder by A.G. DeWolfe Kerite resulted in the first 
insulated telegraph wire. Kerite introduced the signal cable for 
railroads and was responsible for the first submarine power cable as 
well as for cable supplied to the Panama Canal. As the needs of 
industry changed, Kerite has adapted itself to provide quality products 
to its consumers. In modern history, the Kerite Company introduced the 
first 69 kilovolt and the

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first 138 kilovolt power cables and are responsible for the longest and 
deepest submarine power cable project in North America.
  I had the opportunity to visit the Kerite Company in August of last 
year. Nestled in the Seymour community, the company has preserved much 
of its history in an onsite museum. While touring the facility, I was 
also able to develop a better understanding of the technology they are 
employing today. Through their continued commitment to providing 
quality and superior performance, the Kerite Company has developed an 
international reputation for service and value. It is this dedication 
that has allowed them to withstand the toughest test of all--the test 
of time.
  For a century and a half, Kerite has been a pioneer in its industry 
and with its distinguished reputation has been a source of pride for 
the Seymour and Valley communties. Today, as the Kerite Company 
celebrates its past and looks ahead to the future, I am proud to stand 
and congratulate them on their 150th Anniversary and extend my very 
best wishes to them for many more years of success.

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