The Best Places to Work list, published each year in seventeen countries
in Europe and in the United States, ranks companies based on employees'
perceptions of trust, credibility, respect, fairness, pride and
camaraderie. Worthington Cylinders Austria ranked second among Austrian
companies with more than 250 employees.
"We are extremely proud to be recognized as one of the country's best
places to work," said David J. Kelly, managing director of Worthington
Cylinders Austria. "It is a testament to the focus of all Worthington
Cylinders Austria employees on developing and maintaining a culture
built on mutual trust and respect. Our goal is to attract and retain the
best people, and we are pleased to be recognized for those efforts."
"We are proud of the accomplishments of our employees in Austria," said
Harry Goussetis, Worthington Cylinders president. "David and his team
reflect the best of our company and exemplify our Philosophy."
This is the second consecutive year Worthington Cylinders Austria was
recognized by the Great Place To Work(R) Institute. The facility ranked
number eleven in the 2008 Best Places to Work in Austria list.
Worthington Cylinders is the world's leading global supplier of pressure
cylinders, continually delivering solutions to its customers while
exceeding their expectations in quality, service and value. Worthington
Cylinders offers the most complete line of pressure cylinders in the
industry, including liquefied petroleum; refrigerant and industrial gas
cylinders, airbrake tanks and consumer products.
Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company
with annual sales of approximately $3 billion. The Columbus, Ohio, based
company is North America's premier value-added steel processor and a
leader in manufactured metal products such as metal framing, pressure
cylinders, automotive past model service stampings, metal ceiling grid
systems and laser welded blanks. Worthington employs approximately 7,000
people and operates 66 manufacturing facilities in 10 countries.
Founded in 1955, the company operates under a long-standing corporate
philosophy rooted in the golden rule, with earning money for its
shareholders as the first corporate goal. This philosophy, an unwavering
commitment to the customer, and one of the strongest employee/employer
partnerships in American industry serve as the company's foundation.
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which could cause actual results to differ from those projected. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks
described from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Editor's Note:
A photo of the awards presentation is available upon request.
Photo cutline: Worthington Cylinders Austria was recognized by the Great
Place To Work(R) Institute as one of Austria's best employers at a gala in
Baden, Austria in February.
SOURCE: Worthington Industries, Inc.
Worthington Industries, Inc.
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