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EPA Welcomes Vermeer Corporation to Performance Track

Release date: 07/15/2008

Contact Information: Beckie Himes, 913-551-7253, himes.beckie@epa.gov

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    (Kansas City, Kan., July 15, 2008) - On July 17, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, will welcome Vermeer Corporation, Pella, Iowa, as the newest member in the Performance Track program in Region 7. Vermeer's CEO Mary Andringa will be on hand to speak about Vermeer's efforts to improve processes to meet Performance Track requirements.

    The Performance Track program recognizes and drives environmental excellence by encouraging facilities with strong environmental records to go above and beyond their legal requirements. Members typically set four public, measurable goals to improve the quality of our nation's air, water, and land. Members include major corporations, small businesses, and public facilities that are steering a course toward environmental excellence.

    Who: John Askew, EPA Region 7 Administrator, and Mary Andringa, Vermeer CEO
    What: Performance Track Recognition
    When: 1 p.m., July 17, 2008
    Where: Vermeer Corporation International Center, 1210 Vermeer Rd., Pella, Iowa


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