Denver, Colorado (12/1/2000) --- The Johns Manville (NYSE: JM) roofing systems plant in Altamira, Tamaulipas C.P. Mexico was recently recognized by ARMA (Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association) with a Perfect Employee Safety Award for 1999 based on no lost or restricted workdays and no OSHA incidents. This award followed the recently presented ARMA President's Award for Altamira's 1999 safety performance. Altamira's perfect safety record placed it at the forefront of a group of 30 plants working between 100,000 and 200,000 man-hours.
The company's Oklahoma City, Okla. plant came in second in the group. Oklahoma City also was presented with ARMA's Perfect Employee Safety Award.
"Safety is a top priority and a core value for Johns Manville," said John Schroeder, senior director of manufacturing for the Johns Manville Roofing System Group. "This is a major accomplishment for Altamira and Oklahoma City and we commend them for their focus on safety."
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building products. The 142-year-old Denver-based company had sales of $2.2 billion in 1999. Johns Manville employs approximately 9,700 people and operates 55 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at
www.jm.com.
