Superior Graphite Co. received top industry honors for workplace
excellence in developing and producing graphite that makes alkaline
batteries last longer. The National Association of Manufacturers
(NAM) congratulated Superior Graphite for being No. 1 in Workforce
Excellence among a number of small U.S. companies. The award
recognizes the exemplary work of the company's Battery Manufacturing
Team, which developed new graphite that extends alkaline battery life
by 31%. NAM recognized the team for its ingenuity and speed in
identifying a market need, developing a product to fill that need and
implementing a production plan. "The team perfected a unique
production method for a new product that revolutionizes the alkaline
battery," said Edward Carney, Superior Graphite's president. "Thanks
to the members and the work of many other people, Superior Graphite
has attained worldwide recognition." Team members singled out for
their special efforts included: Jim Bruley, Luis Diaz, Robert Diaz,
Denis Murphy, Lino Tijerina, Gabriel Zambrano, Arnulfo Zepeda and
Luis Zepeda.
For additional information, call (312) 559-2999, fax (312) 559-
9064 or visit http://www.GraphiteSGC.com.
