Plymouth receives 2017 Rusty Demeules Award for Safety Excellence

Cam Valle of Plymouth Tube holds the Rusty Demeules Award for Safety Excellence that was presented to him by Jim Vose of The Dupps Co., the 2015 winner of the award. Roger Wilson (left), a representative of CNA, the sponsor of the award, and FMA’s Dan Davis join in the award presentation.

Plymouth Tube, Warrenville, Ill., has announced that its Streator Mill has received the 2017 Rusty Demeules Award for Safety Excellence. The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA) and CNA Insurance Safety present this award annually to recognize companies with an exceptional safety culture. This is the second year in a row that Plymouth Tube has received the award, demonstrating a dedication to safety across the company.

Plymouth Tube has eight manufacturing sites across the U.S. The Streator, Ill., location manufactures cold-drawn seamless alloy and carbon tubing, specializing in small diameters and custom shapes.

Plymouth Tube Streator has long been committed to safety and has introduced initiatives such as the Safety Engagement Program, which focuses on safety tours, meetings, observations, and safety suggestions from employees. These suggestions help to generate improvements throughout the facility. Employees also participate in a daily stretch program to help ensure their minds and bodies are ready for a safe day at work.