April 4, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
Tanner Industries, Inc. Recipient of 2009 Private Industry Award
Tanner Industries, Inc. was presented the 2009 Private Industry Award by the Philadelphia Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Task Force. This was the first time such an award has been issued by the Hazmat Task Force. Tanner was nominated and received the award for its outstanding support, which has included training programs and training materials, in assisting with the development and excellence of the hazmat unit.
Chief Robert Marchisello presented the award to David Binder, Director of Quality, Safety & Regulatory Affairs for Tanner. Binder stated he was extremely proud and honored to receive this special and inaugural award on behalf of Tanner Industries, and commented that Tanner provided the support, but the true honor belongs to the men and women of the Hazmat Task Force and the entire Fire Department, whose tremendous efforts each day keep the City's businesses and communities safe and secure.
Tanner Industries, Inc., family owned and operated, is a full-service specialty chemical company, primarily dealing with the distribution of anhydrous ammonia and ammonium hydroxide products and services. It operates a facility in Philadelphia as well as 17 other locations throughout the country and is headquartered in Southampton, PA.