Jacobsen Receives 2008 Environmental Excellence Award
October 01, 2009
Jacobsen, the international turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, has received a 2008 Environmental Excellence Award from the Environmental Management Division of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities. Jacobsen is a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
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Jacobsen's Chris Wissinger (second from right) |
Chris Wissinger, Jacobsen’s facility engineer and maintenance supervisor, attended the award luncheon and accepted the Silver award, which is presented to companies that are 90 percent compliant reporting and monitoring discharges into the municipal sewer system.
Industrial and commercial facilities subject to this program are required to obtain wastewater permits that contain limits on the amounts of pollutants they can discharge. The recipients of these awards have complied with their permit requirements, cooperated fully with the Environmental Management Division and have taken a proactive and innovative approach to protecting the quality of Charlotte’s water.
Commenting after receiving the award, Wissinger said, “We’re obviously delighted to receive this recognition from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities as it confirms Jacobsen’s commitment to environmental matters right across the business. Our ISO 14001 accreditation, the international standard for environmental management, is one of the tools we use to effectively manage our environmental impact and it is embraced and supported by everyone at our Charlotte facility. We’ll be going for Gold next year.”
About Jacobsen
With over 90 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry, Jacobsen has built a legacy of precision craftsmanship, legendary quality of cut and unmatched expertise. Dedicated solely to delivering perfectly groomed turf, Jacobsen equipment is used on some of the finest golf courses, sports fields and other formal turf areas across the United States and the world, through an extensive distribution network and the international Ransomes brand. Additional information about the company can be found at www.jacobsen.com.
About Textron
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
For further information, please contact:
Adam Slick, Public Relations and Communications Manager
Jacobsen
704-504-4867
aslick@textron.com
