FANSTEEL SPONSORS SWINDELL IN WORLD OF OUTLAWS SERIES

Fansteel Inc., a specialty metals manufacturer has signed a sponsorship agreement with three-time champion Sammy Swindell for the 2001 World of Outlaws season. The company will share the spotlight with Channellock, which has been the major Swindell team sponsor since 1995. “We are very pleased to have secured the sponsorship of an outstanding company such as Fansteel,” said Swindell. “Fansteel is very excited to be involved in the World of Outlaws series, and proud to have the legendary Sammy Swindell represent us,” said Fansteel CEO Gary Tessitore. “We are looking forward to the national exposure that the World of Outlaws series will provide Fansteel and to a very successful racing season,” he continued.

Fansteel Inc. manufactures tungsten carbide cutting tools, closed die forgings, sand castings, machined components, investment castings, custom wire forms and powdered metal components. Fansteel’s operations serve industries ranging from automotive, aircraft/aerospace, marine, agricultural equipment, road construction, electrical appliances, and lawn care products, to energy industries including coal mining and oil and natural gas exploration. Fansteel operates 12 manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico. The company is headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois.

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