[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 25, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2434]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING WEBCO INDUSTRIES

 Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, small businesses play an integral 
role in Oklahoma's economy. They consist of over 52 percent of all 
employees in Oklahoma. Additionally, within Oklahoma, over 84 percent 
of all exports come from small businesses. Today I have the distinct 
honor of recognizing one of the many successful small businesses in my 
home State of Oklahoma for National Small Business Week. While there 
are many businesses worthy of recognition, I am particularly proud of 
Webco Industries.
  Webco Industries, based in Sand Springs, OK, has proven themselves as 
a leader in the metal tubing industry. Their philosophy of 
``continuously building'' is a testament to how they have grown since 
1969 into the 1,000-employee company they are today. With seven 
manufacturing plants and two distribution facilities, they provide the 
widest variety of tubing in North America. With engineering, 
metallurgical, production, and QA staff averaging 20 years of 
experience, Webco delivers exceptional tubing products and service to 
their customers.
  I want to congratulate and thank Webco founder, Bill Weber, and CEO 
Dana Weber of Webco for their outstanding and devoted work in creating 
a shining business model. The Weber's dedication to making these 
products in America should not only make Oklahomans proud, but all 
Americans. Webco's success should be an example for all businesses, and 
I am proud to recognize their hard work and dedication.

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