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6 8 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 www.wattswater.com Address: 583 South Main St., Franklin, NH 03235 Additional locations: 59 locations worldwide | Phone: 603.934.5110 Full-time employees: 400+ in Franklin, NH (4,800+ employees on five continents, located in more than 24 countries, and they collectively speak more than 18 languages) | Year founded: 1874 Top Local Executive/Owner/CEO: Venu Sunkara C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E We manufacture the following products at our NH facility: • Backflow Preventers: Protects potable water supplies from contamination • Safety Relief Valves: Protects water heaters and boilers from excess pressure and temperature • Tempering Valves: Prevent scalding from hot water • Pressure Regulators: Reduces high water pressure to desired working pressure • Ball Valves: Controls and isolates water flow Contractors/Installers; Wholesalers; Engineers/Designers; OEMs; Consumers; Facility Managers/Owners Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Managers, Supervisors, CNC Program Set-up & Operate, Continuous Improvement Staff, Maintenance Technicians, Machine Operators, Assemblers, Material Handlers Yes Watts offers in-house college accredited classes in a variety of manufacturing programs in addition to our tuition reimbursement program. Locally, Watts' NH employees volunteer at the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry, The United Way, and other local charities and community events, as well as monetarily donating to many Lakes Region organizations. Additionally, Watts sponsors the installation of water filtration systems in countries throughout the world which lack access to clean water through its partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Our mission encompasses the development and manufacturing of high-quality products, systems and solutions for the conveyance, conservation, control and safe use of water. We remain committed to continually increasing energy efficiencies and reducing waste in our manufacturing and distribution facilities. P R O D U C T S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T " It is meaningful work that touches an immeasurable number of lives. Much like people expect electricity when they flick a switch, people expect water when they turn on the faucet, often without giving thought to what goes into it. It is very cool for me to see all the Watts valves that were installed in my house when it was built, knowing that the same valves are used in millions of households throughout the world that are now made in the department I supervise." "Manufacturing is a great career choice because there is room to grow as much as you want. You can get out of the field what you put into it. With the continuous need for improvement comes new technology and the need for modern skills. With many fields to choose from, you can select your own career path." What is the coolest thing about your job/company? Why would you encourage someone to consider a career in manufacturing? I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S Andy Sargent POSITION: Manufacturing Supervisor of Plumbing & Heating AGE: 44 SCHOOL: Hesser College, SNHU (currently enrolled) YEARS WITH COMPANY: 8 Watts, through its family of companies, is a global manufacturer headquartered in the USA that provides one of the broadest plumbing, heating, and water quality product lines in the world. Watts companies and brands offer innovative plumbing, heating, and water quality solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial applications.