Donaldson Company (NYSE:DCI) is pleased to announce that the Company was
recently recognized by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce for
20 years of participation in the Minnesota Keystone Program, which
recognizes and honors companies that donate at least two percent of
their pre-tax earnings to the community.
"Minnesota is consistently ranked nationally as a leader in corporate
giving and volunteerism," said Todd Klingel, President and CEO,
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. "Donaldson Company and the
nearly 200 Minnesota Keystone members make an incredible difference in
their communities. They serve as role models for corporate
responsibility at home and across the globe."
The Minnesota Keystone Program was created in 1976 by 23 Minnesota
companies to recognize and encourage charitable giving in the state. The
commitment of Minnesota Keystone participants continues to serve as an
example to other businesses, both here and around the globe, and to
sustain Minnesota's spirit of generosity and sense of community. Since
joining the program in 1991, Donaldson, through the Donaldson
Foundation, has contributed more than $15 million – with more than
$900,000 in the last year.
"We greatly appreciate being recognized as a 20-year participant in the
Minnesota Keystone Program," said Bill Cook, Chairman, President and CEO
at Donaldson Company. "The Keystone Program embodies the same wonderful
principles of community giving and corporate social responsibility that
our employees support through our Donaldson Foundation. Our Company has
been fortunate to produce record-breaking financial results over the
past two decades and we are committed to giving back a portion of these
earnings to support educational initiatives in our communities. We look
forward to our continued participation in the Minnesota Keystone Program
and deeply appreciate the ongoing contributions of our employees, which
affords us the opportunity to participate in this very worthwhile
program."
Established in 1966, the Donaldson Foundation funds charitable causes on
behalf of Donaldson Company, Inc. Since 1991, the Donaldson Foundation
has contributed 2% of the Company's earnings each year, making it a
Minnesota Keystone participant. Its mission is to positively impact the
communities in which its employees live and work by supporting
education. To learn more about the Donaldson Foundation, visit the
website at http://www.donaldson.com/en/about/community/foundation.html.
About Donaldson Company
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that
improve people's lives, enhance our Customers' equipment performance,
and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven Company
committed to satisfying our Customers' needs for filtration solutions
through innovative research and development, application expertise, and
global presence. Our 12,900 employees contribute to the Company's
success by supporting our Customers at our more than 100 sales,
manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.
Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices,
and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional
information is available at www.donaldson.com.
Donaldson Company
Rod
Radosevich, 952-703-4571
Rod.radosevich@donaldson.com
Feb 01, 2012