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CONTACT:
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PolyBrite
International
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Chicago Based Company Donates Equipment for
New York Rescue Workers
Naperville,
IL, September 14, 2001--Chicago based firm PolyBrite International, a
manufacturer of illuminated safety vests and member of the Goeken Group
Companies, today announced the donation of it’s high-tech illuminated safety
vests to rescue workers at the World Trade Center in New York.
PolyBrite
International’s illuminated high-tech safety vests are extremely visible at
night and in smoky or dusty conditions. “If smoke and dust or debris in the
rescue areas are hindering the visibility of rescue workers, our vests will
help by keeping the rescue workers highly visible. PolyBrite vests are UL
approved, and are specially manufactured to be spark resistant and operate in
dangerous conditions and environments. We are not looking for anything by this
donation other than offering our help as Americans,” said Carl Scianna,
President of PolyBrite International.
PolyBrite is scheduled to send the vests today to a
New York Emergency Medical Service rescue official for distribution to EMS
staff working in the disaster areas. “It is the responsibility of all Americans
to do whatever they can to help during this tragedy,” said Mr. Scianna. “We are specifically sending the vests to
Emergency Medical Service rescue workers identifying them as ‘EMT’ and
‘Paramedic’ on each of the vests. If we
can help to ensure the rescue worker’s personal safety and visibility during
rescue operations, we have done our part as Americans.” Lighted safety vests and other PolyBrite
safety products were sent to search and rescue workers at the Pentagon
yesterday.
Joe
DeCarlo, PolyBrite’s VP for Military and Industrial Sales said, “If each company in America does something
to donate to the cause, the rescue and relief operations will be safer and
smoother. Various branches of the military have already tested and approved
these products for non-combat applications. Our safety products are
specifically designed for rescue workers functioning in high-risk conditions like
those in the New York World Trade Center and Pentagon sites.”
PolyBrite
International is located in Naperville, Illinois. The company provides top quality, highly visible products that
aid in saving lives. PolyBrite
International is proud to support all of those who are making efforts to rescue
our fellow Americans after this terrible tragedy. Our hearts go out to all the friends and families who lost loved
ones during this time. PolyBrite
products can be purchased from numerous distributors worldwide. For the locations of these distributors,
visit PolyBrite International’s Website at www.polybrite.com
or call 1-800-320-3801.
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