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Show 4A April Energy 2002 Swanson Industries acquires Morgantown Swanson Industries Incorpo- recently acquired Mor- gantown Machine & Hydrau- lies. The acquisition consists of facilities located in Helper, Rock Springs, Wyo.; Morgantown, W.Va.; Indiana, Pa.; and New Philadelphia, Ohio. Swanson Industries is tiead- - I quartered in West Virginia and oilidals pointed out that the corporation is pleased to add Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics to its group of Swanson Industries Inc. is committed to Morgantown as a valued pro- - 2002 Energy Published by the 1 Sun Advocate ! & Emery County Progress Ken Larson Lynnda Johnson Publisher Director Editor Lynnette Lessar Jenni Fasselin Sales Sales Shirley Stubbs l Production . Kelly Wilkinson Ad Design Son advocate 845 East Main, Price, Utah 84501 435-637-07- 435-637-27- 32 vider of repair and manufactur-ratio- n ing services in the mining and industrial market, according to company officials. lire Morgantown facility in Helper has been in business for more than 25 years, servicing the coal mining operators and Fax 16 www.sunad.com industrial customers in the Castle Valley area. By becoming part of - the Swanson Industries group, Morgantown representatives believe the company will be able to offer improved capabilities and service along with additional products to coal mines and industries in Carbon and Emery counties. Swanson is comprised of a croup of companies primarily engaged in the hydraulic manufacturing, product distribution, component drilling supplies, laser welding and industrial chrome plating business with more than 350 people employed at three locations. The acquisition of Morgantown will increase Swanson Industries employment to nearly 500 workers and expand the companys operating locations to eight, concluded the compaqy representatives. Support timbers snap under pressure A crucial part of underground coal production involves adequately supporting the roof in order to protect miners. Steel and hydraulic roof bolts as well as coal pillars are common support methods. InlydlirayDi Prouiiglis & . Services Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics of Utah Pumps - Motors - Valves - Cylinders Complete Testing Equipment Pick - Up 8 Delivery Service Serving The Mining 8 Construction Industries RO. B0X176H HIGHWAY 50&6 HELPER, UTAH 84526 472-345- 2 FAX 435-472-87- 79 |