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6 6 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 9 S T U F F M a d e I n N H . c o m Velcro Companies specializes in applying engineering expertise to design the right fastening system for any application and manufacturing process. Our products meet the demands of the global marketplace through product and process development in woven and knit textiles, continuous plastic molding, non-woven loops and a variety of other fastener technologies. www.velcro.com Address: 95 Sundial Ave., Manchester, NH 03103 Additional Locations: Somersworth, NH; Douglas, AZ; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; China; France; Germany; Italy; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Spain; United Kingdom; Uruguay; Vietnam Phone: 1.800.225.0180 Full-time employees: more than 2,800 Year founded: 1952 Top Local Executive/Owner/CEO: Bob Woodruff C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E Velcro Companies is a leader in the consumer, construction, industrial, medical, military, packaging, transportation and personal care markets. VELCRO® Brand products are well-loved around the world, adhering and fastening everything from roof panels to diapers, and known for their familiar and reassuring fastening sound. Velcro Companies has a library of approximately 450 patents worldwide that it leverages to develop fastening solutions that can replace traditional mechanical and even chemical fasteners used in processes for temporary protection, flooring/finishes, solar energy, abrasives and even artificial turf. Our products meet the demands of the global marketplace through product and process development in woven and knit textiles, continuous plastic molding, non-woven loops, and a variety of other fastener technologies. Velcro Companies often tailors its hook and loop to address customers' unique needs and demands in the fastening space. Velcro Organizational Leadership Team (VOLT) is a two-year, project-based rotational program enabling young professionals to explore various functions across the organization. High- impact, SMART projects expose young professionals to work on business- critical assignments. We are committed to "Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today." R OTAT I O N A L P R O G R A M M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S I N N O VAT I V E C H A N G E S Velcro Companies offers competitive standard benefits, including 401(k) savings, medical, dental and vision coverage, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and tuition reimbursement. It also provides continuous on-the-job training, including Lean Immersion, Kaizen/Six Sigma, AutoCAD, and Leadership development. We believe that everyone deserves the foundational elements of education. Our efforts promote literacy, early childhood and youth education and address poverty. In addition to capital donations, sponsorships and in-kind contributions, our employees share their time and energy. We are committed to practicing environmental responsibility in every aspect of our work. Much of the electrical and thermal power in Velcro Companies' New Hampshire headquarters is self-generated. Our production methods economize energy use and provide better quality products. C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S Bob Woodruff