[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ELASTEC/AMERICAN MARINE

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 28, 2015

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the celebration 
of the 25th Anniversary of Elastec/American Marine.
   Elastec/American Marine is a company that manufactures pollution 
recovery systems, focusing in international oil spill recovery. The 
company has over 100 employees, and its headquarters are located in 
Carmi, Illinois, with another location in Fairfield, Illinois, that 
opened in 2012. The company has received numerous awards for not only 
its products, but its employees and operations as well.
   Twenty-five years ago, CEO Donnie Wilson and VP Jeff Cantrell 
combined their skills to create a drum oil skimmer and established 
Elastec. Over the years, with investors, Director Bill Harmon, the 
continuing development of systems and products, among other 
contributors, Elastec/American Marine has become a leader in 
manufacturing systems of pollution recovery. These systems and products 
reach over 145 countries.
   I am honored to have a company that is recognized for such work 
within my district, and I look forward to hearing about its continued 
success.

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