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Mayoral Proclamation in Recognition of Ingersoll-Rand
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City of Rochester Hills
Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
Whereas, Ingersoll-Rand was formed by merger in 1905, bringing together Ingersoll-Sergeant rock drilling technology with Rand Drill Company's air compressor business; and
Whereas, today Ingersoll-Rand has diversified its business lines to include industrial equipment; including ergonomic handling, precision fastening, and dispense control technologies; construction equipment, transport temperature-control equipment, stationary refrigeration equipment and golf carts; and
Whereas, Ingersoll-Rand employees have been instrumental in delivering products, technologies and services that revolutionized industry and commerce while setting new benchmarks for innovation, quality, leadership and customer service; and
Whereas, Ingersoll-Rand has contributed greatly to the advancement of global industry and commerce and plays a vital role in worldwide economic development and social progress; and
Whereas, Ingersoll-Rand is a global company with 80 facilities and 36,000 employees worldwide; and
Whereas, Ingersoll-Rand has been located in Rochester Hills since 2000 and employs 100 highly-skilled individuals who manufacture and support precision fastening, ergonomic handling and dispensing systems; and
Whereas, the City is very proud to be the home of many great companies, including Ingersoll-Rand and others who are important contributors to the State and local economy; and
Whereas, Ingersoll-Rand, a great and historic global company, has been a good corporate citizen of Rochester Hills, and maintained its building and property to the highest standard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Pat Somerville, Mayor of Rochester Hills, present this proclamation to Ingersoll-Rand in recognition of its 100th anniversary as a company.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused my Seal to be affixed this eighth ...
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