SOLON, Ohio (September 1, 2011)--A focus on associate training and development, wellness and communication has helped Swagelok Company earn a spot on the annual NorthCoast 99 list of top employers for the second consecutive year. Selected by the Employers Resource Council (ERC), NorthCoast 99 honorees demonstrate the ability to attract, retain, and motivate top performers in the workplace.
“Our growth as an organization could not be accomplished without our most important asset, our people,” said Arthur F. Anton, president and CEO, Swagelok Company. “Creating an environment where our associates have the tools to develop their individual strengths, so that we can excel as a team, is vital to our success.”
Since 1999, hundreds of area organizations have applied and been nominated for the NorthCoast 99 award. More than 400 companies have earned recognition in the program, which explores areas such as compensation, benefits, rewards, training and development, leadership, and culture.
More than 4,000 men and women worldwide are employed by Swagelok Company, with approximately 3,600 associates working in northeast Ohio. Swagelok delivers high-quality fluid system solutions to customers across the globe, guided by six core values: quality, continuous improvement, innovation, respect for the individual, integrity, and customer focus.
As a growing organization, Swagelok is actively recruiting talented manufacturing and professional associates for a variety of positions. Job applicants can view open positions at http://www.swagelok.com/careers or visit Swagelok Careers on Facebook.
Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, U.S.A., Swagelok Company is a major developer and provider of fluid system solutions, including products, assemblies, and services for the research, instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semiconductor industries. Its manufacturing, research, technical support, and distribution facilities support a global network of more than 200 authorized sales and service centers in 57 countries. For more information about Swagelok, visit the company’s Web site at www.swagelok.com.