[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 106 (Friday, July 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING LOUISIANA EMPLOYER AGGREKO'S NATIONAL REPAIR TEAM--RECIPIENT 
OF THE MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP OF LOUISIANA'S SECOND ANNUAL 
                               PACE AWARD

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                         HON. CHARLIE MELANCON

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2005

  Mr. MELANCON. Mr. Speaker, our local economies are greatly enhanced 
by the products, services and jobs that are created from the commitment 
and dedication of our local manufacturers. The manufacturer that I am 
recognizing today takes great pride in its contributions to the local 
community, as well as to the Nation, and demonstrates excellence 
through ongoing improvement in manufacturing and business management.
  Aggreko's National Repair Team, located in New Iberia, Louisiana, 
provides major repairs and reconditioning of power generators and air 
compressors for Aggreko locations throughout North America. This local 
manufacturer has made significant advances in driving productivity and 
quality throughout their organization. In acknowledgement of these 
accomplishments, Aggreko will be honored by the Manufacturing Extension 
Partnership of Louisiana, MEPoL, with the second annual Platinum Award 
for Continued Excellence, PACE Award.
  MEPoL, a non-profit business resource based at the University of 
Louisiana at Lafayette, serves to provide business and technical 
assistance to emerging and established manufacturing firms throughout 
the State of Louisiana. Since 1997, MEPoL, based on a philosophy of 
education, encouragement, and empowerment, has worked with 
manufacturers such as Aggreko to increase their productivity and 
profitability.
  Working with MEPoL, Aggreko's National Repair Team has built a 
foundation for excellence through the principles of ``Lean 
Manufacturing.'' By embracing this systematic approach for identifying 
waste and eliminating non-value added activities through continuous 
improvement, Aggreko has demonstrated leadership and set the stage for 
future growth and development. Their dedication to excellence is the 
reason that they are the recipients of MEPoL's second annual PACE 
award.
  I congratulate Aggreko's National Repair Team, a local manufacturing 
leader whose significant organizational advancements and commitment to 
success has led to this outstanding achievement.

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