Press ReleasesFABCON COMMEMORATES ANNIVERSARY WITH ?INNOVATION IN MANUFACTURING DAY?FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- August 23, 2006 SAVAGE, Minn., Aug. 23, 2006 ? Fabcon, a leading precast concrete panel manufacturer, formally celebrated its 35th anniversary on Friday, Aug. 11, 2006. Attended by nearly 600 people, the celebration included plant tours, a showcase highlighting Fabcon's innovative patents, equipment and panel designs, keynote speakers and a custom sheet cake specially designed to look like Fabcon's famous VersaCore panel. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty proclaimed Aug. 11, 2006, as "Innovation in Manufacturing Day" to recognize companies like Fabcon who continue to raise the bar in manufacturing and technology achievements. With 84 patents filed in the areas of plant automation, original panel design and innovative manufacturing equipment, Fabcon's accomplishments are representative of the success achieved by many Minnesota companies. "Our celebration not only commemorated our achievements of the past 35 years, but also the achievements of all innovators in the manufacturing industry," said Mike Le Jeune, president, CEO, Fabcon. "Innovation is important not only to us, but to the health of the manufacturing industry as a whole." Keynote speakers included Thomas Brennan, mayor of Savage; Claire Robling, Minnesota state senator; Mark Buesgens, Minnesota representative; David Gaither, chief of staff for Governor Pawlenty; and John Kline, U.S. congressman. "We are honored that dignitaries, customers, friends and employees were able to participate in our celebration," said Le Jeune. "With 35 great years behind us, we are looking forward to an even brighter future." Company Background For Further Information Return to Press Releases |
