50th Anniversary Celebration

Left: Jana Goodrich, Vice President; Right: Michael Goodrich, President and CEO

Seaway Manufacturing Corp. celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 29, 2009, with a ceremony and cookout at its plant, located at 2250 East 33rd Street in Erie.

Jana Goodrich, Vice President of Seaway Manufacturing, was the Master of Ceremonies for this commemorative event and spoke to over 120 distinguished guests about how Seaway’s commitment to aggressively pursuing new products, designs, technologies, and manufacturing techniques, combined with the conscientious effort of our employees, has allowed Seaway to remain healthy and strong in very challenging economic times.

“We are here today because of the skills, dedication, and strong work ethic of our workforce,” said Jana Goodrich, Vice President. “We could not be here today without the partnerships we have been blessed with. We are proud of the products we manufacture under the watchful eyes of so many who pay such close and conscientious attention to detail, and we are especially thankful to all who have supported those efforts in so many ways. We celebrate all the people who have made 50 years of Seaway Manufacturing possible, and look forward to 50 more.”

Ralph Pontillo, president of the Manufacturer and Business Association, presented a plaque and spoke about Seaway’s proven dedication to manufacturing energy efficient products made in Erie by local employees, and Seaway’s recent success with having a full line of energy tax credit compliant, NFRC certified windows to help homeowners save substantial money on taxes.

Howard Brush, Director of Governor Rendell's Northwest Office

Howard Brush, Director of the Governor’s Northwest Office, was in attendance on behalf of the Honorable Governor of Pennsylvania, Edward G. Rendell, and presented a proclamation of congratulations. In addition, the following liaisons were in attendance to present documents to Seaway: Bob Spaulding, Erie County Director of Economic Development, representing the County Executive’s office; Mary Styn, Executive Director of the U.S. Senator, Arlen Specter’s Northwest Regional Office; Fred Rush, Coordinator of Community Initiatives for Mayor Joe Sinnot; and Rebecca Cornish, liaison for U.S. Representative, Kathleen Dahlkemper.

Media Coverage

• Click here to read coverage in _Window & Door Magazine
• Click here to read coverage in DWM Magazine
• Click here to read an artilce in Business Magazine, published by the Manufacturer & Business Association, in the July, 2009 edition
• Click here to watch WJET-TV news coverage of the event
• Click here to watch WICU-TV news coverage of the event

Accolades

• Proclamation from Honorable Mayor of Erie, Joe Sinnot”
• Letter from the Honorable Governor of Pennsylvania, Ed Rendell
• Plaque Presented by the Manufacturer & Business Association
• Letter from Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter
• Letter from Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper

Gallery of the Seaway Family and Special Guests