
Washington Congressman Visits Quanex Building
Products
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(left) Jeff York, vice president of Process
Innovation with Quanex, speaks with Congressman Adam Smith (right)
during his recent visit to the Quanex facility in Kent, Wash. |
May 24, 2012
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) visited Quanex Building Products' facility
in Kent, Wash., on May 21. Company officials say the visit was part
of their efforts to engage with lawmakers and support policies that
are in the best interest of the door and window industry, as well
as local communities. The company says this is the first of many
such congressional visits as it aims to get the voice of the door
and window industry heard on Capitol Hill.
During his visit to the Kent facility, Rep. Smith spent time with
Ric Jackson, Quanex director of external affairs, learning about
the company's role in the door and window industry and its advocacy
efforts in Washington, D.C. In addition, Rep. Smith discussed the
impact of the company's energy-saving products within the door industry,
such as the PVC and composite door and window systems manufactured
at the plant.
"This is a critical time for the window and door industry
to raise its collective voice in Washington, D.C., with a number
of proposed tax incentive programs up for discussion," Jackson
says. "As a company, we have ramped up our efforts and are
grateful to Congressman Smith for visiting our Kent facility, learning
more about our business and interacting with our employees who are
impacted by the decisions made in Congress."
Rep. Smith also received a plant tour where he had an opportunity
to meet employees and engage with key personnel. Discussions included
Quanex's role in advancing the energy efficiency of door and window
products, as well as new planned innovations.
"We are also in the process of planning future visits with
other political figures, advocating for our 2,100 employees spanning
10 states, as well as the entire industry," Jackson says. "We
will make our voice heard and hope our customers will join us in
our efforts to support legislation that will help our industry grow
and prosper."
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