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For Release:  Upon Receipt                           From:              Michelle Reichlin

ELYRIA MANUFACTURING CORP. CITED AMONG BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NORTHEAST OHIO; HONORED FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

     Elyria Manufacturing Corp. has received a North Coast ’99 award, signifying the company as one of the 99 best places to work in Northeast Ohio, for the third consecutive year.  Announcement of the award was made on Thursday, September 20, 2001 at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven by the Employer’s Resource Council (ERC) and Enterprise Development Incorporated (EDI).

     “We are pleased and honored,” said Brad Ohlemacher, Executive Vice President of Elyria Manufacturing Corp.  “We are proud to join the ranks of a select few companies to have been recognized for three consecutive years.  Our values reflect the commitment we have to providing a workplace that is not only competitive in pay and benefits, but offers the opportunity for personal fulfillment as well.   We are very fortunate to have the best people our community has to offer as part of our team.  Elyria Manufacturing Corp. is privileged and honored to accept this recognition,” Ohlemacher stated. 

    Elyria Manufacturing Corp. is an Elyria-based company, founded in 1925, which produces precision-machined products.  The company has approximately 100 employees. 

    Criteria for this award was based on achievements in six categories:  Compensation and Benefits; Safety and Health Diversity; Recruitment and Selection; Work/Family; Community Involvement; and Training and Education.

     This regional honor is awarded by the joined efforts of the Employer’s Resource Council (ERC) and Enterprise Development Inc. (EDI), which are sponsored by Deloitte & Touche LLP, The Plain Dealer, Thompson Hine LLP, SummaCare Health Plan, FirstMerit Bank, and 90.3 WCPN.

October 1, 2001