Fabcon Earns Governor’s Safety Award
SAVAGE, Minn. June 2, 2010 — The Minnesota Safety Council has honored Fabcon Inc. with a Governor’s Safety Award in recognition of the company’s superior performance in workplace safety and health. Fabcon received a Meritorious Achievement Award in Occupational Safety.
Fabcon, one of America’s leading manufacturers of precast concrete wall panels and other precast concrete products, was one of 256 employers recognized at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon at the Minneapolis Convention Center on May 14.
“An effective safety program is an indicator of a successful organization,” said Carol Bufton, president of the Minnesota Safety Council. “Employers like Fabcon understand that protecting employees is not only the right thing to do — it’s also good business.” “Providing a safe working environment is a company-wide priority at Fabcon,” said Mike Le Jeune, president and CEO of Fabcon. “We’re honored to receive this award and to be among the safest organizations in the state.”
Since 1934, the annual Governor’s Safety Awards program has honored Minnesota employers with exceptional safety performance. Applicants are judged on several years of injury data as it compares with state and national statistics, and on their progress in implementing a comprehensive safety program.
The Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon is part of the 76th Minnesota Safety & Health Conference, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. The conference is the oldest and largest gathering of workplace safety and health professionals in the region. The Minnesota Safety Council, founded in 1928, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minnesota by preventing unintentional injuries (“accidents”).
About Fabcon
Fabcon, an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer, produces and installs precast concrete wall panels and other precast products, including highway barriers, concrete columns and sound walls. Fabcon operates production facilities in Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and serves customers throughout the Midwestern and Eastern United States and Canada. Since 1971, Fabcon has manufactured, delivered and installed precast wall panels for more than 9,000 projects and virtually every type of structure. Fabcon’s experience helping customers accomplish their building goals ranges from small additions to existing structures, to 50,000-square-foot retail stores, to million-square-foot distribution centers and multi-story housing facilities.
For Further Information
Alan Krane: 952-882-5381; alan.krane@fabcon-usa.com
Madeline Riggs: 612-455-1755; mriggs@psbpr.com