TAYLOR-WHARTON'S CRYOGENIC FACILITY WEATHERS HURRICANE KATRINA
Preparedness Plans, Contingency Procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan Minimize Storm Effects on Customer Orders
Mechanicsburg, PA (September 1, 2005): Taylor-Wharton anticipates a rapid return to production for the company’s Theodore, Alabama cryogenic manufacturing facility in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Hoyt Fitzsimmons, Vice President and General Manager, reports an expected return to normal operations within 24-48 hours of the resumption of consistent electrical power. Restoration of electrical service could occur as early Friday, September 2nd. Mr. Fitzsimmons characterized damage to buildings as minor, factory equipment is undamaged and raw material and component inventories are intact.
He also commented that, “All company personnel are safe, accounted for and most have returned to the Mobile area from evacuation locations. We are in excellent shape to resume manufacturing operations and shipments as soon as consistent power is available. I want to personally express my appreciation to all of our people for their superb efforts to prepare our facility for the storm; our anticipated rapid return to production is testimony to their exceptional dedication.”
Jim Cline, Harsco GasServ Vice President, noted that the substantial personnel and contingency planning resources available through Harsco GasServ played a significant pre-and-post storm role in the smooth transition of customer services to Taylor-Wharton’s cylinder facility in Huntsville, Alabama.
Prior to restoration of telephone service and personnel operations at the T-W/Theodore offices, customers are encouraged to visit www.taylorwharton.com for the latest updates or may contact 800-898-2657 for information concerning specific orders and shipment status.
Harsco GasServ comprises four complementary manufacturing and service businesses that combined, form the world’s leading technology, service and manufacturing network for gas applications involving pressure vessels and precision valves. The Group operates 23 manufacturing, sales, warehouse and service facilities in 9 countries on 5 continents, and markets its products in over 80 countries worldwide. Additional information about Harsco GasServ can be found at www.harscogasserv.com.
Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC) is a $2.5 billion industrial services and products company employing approximately 18,500 people at over 400 locations in more than 40 countries of operation. Additional information about Harsco can be found at www.harsco.com.
