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Keson
Donates More Marking Chalk for U.S. Service Members in Afghanistan
Manufacturer
of measuring and marking tools also helping U.S. troops to identify and
eliminate deadly IEDs
AURORA, IL, February 1, 2012 – Keson Industries, a leading manufacturer
and supplier of innovative, high-quality, measuring and marking tools,
announced that it is supporting the 501c3 non-profit organization,
TroopsDirect.org, with a second donation of chalk to be used by U.S. service
members in Afghanistan for marking improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The
company also donated chalk in June 2011 through TroopsDirect, which is
located in San Ramon, Ca.
The use of
IEDs in Afghanistan have reportedly increased by 400 percent since 2007,
and IEDs are responsible for 64 percent of all coalition forces casualties in
Iraq through 2011.
“When we heard that our chalk was working much better than
the talcum powder to mark IED locations, and that it was holding up to the
elements more effectively, we were glad to offer another donation through TroopsDirect,”
said Ron Nosek, chairman, Keson Industries.
Keson again donated about 1,300 pounds of its Glo Orange Pro-Chalk, this
time in 2lb bottles. Troops are again using the donation for marking and
identifying IED lanes by temporarily discoloring IED locations with marking
chalk, then allowing troops and local residents to pass IEDs safely.
The chalk was shipped from Keson’s Aurora headquarters to
California at the end of December, courtesy of Roadrunner Transportation Services, and has
already reached U.S. troops in Afghanistan. This donation is serving a
respective battalion of 1,000 service members on the front lines of
Afghanistan.
“Keson’s donation of colored chalk means that our troops are
now able to prevent serious injury and save lives of fellow service members and
residents throughout Afghanistan,” said Negherbon, president and founder,
TroopsDirect. “This company is really making a difference in the world!”
About Keson Industries
Keson Industries is a
leading maker of measuring tools and devices. Since 1968, Keson has proudly
served professionals in a wide array of industries, including construction, land surveying, paving, civil
engineering, carpentry, roofing,
irrigation, landscaping, traffic safety, athletic, appraisal/estimating, maintenance,
golf course design, mining and blasting,
and property insurance. Keson products are made for people who are passionate
about their work and getting it done right. For more information, go to www.keson.com.
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