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Lincoln Electric 2008

John Stropki proves you can be busy and still be balanced. In Ohio.

As the CEO of a global corporation the size of Lincoln Electric, John Stropki spends a lot of time working. As he says, his hobby is his job, and he loves it. But his busy schedule makes his discretionary time all the more precious. In Ohio, not a minute is wasted.

Known for high quality products, Lincoln Electric is the global leader in arc welding and cutting, managing 40 facilities in 20 countries from its Cleveland headquarters. Under John's leadership, exports from its Ohio operations alone have grown 25% over the past three years to $320 million. As the company has added facilities and jobs, it easily could have built elsewhere, but favorable new tax reforms such as the elimination of taxes on sales outside Ohio, as well as a loyal workforce and excellent support from the state and the local community keep Lincoln growing in Ohio.

And when it is time to relax, culture, entertainment and recreation are plentiful. But more importantly, commutes are short and travel is easy, making everything more accessible. As John says, few cities offer so much to enjoy with so little wasted time, energy and effort.

In Ohio, a busy career doesn't mean sacrificing a full personal life. The balance is perfect.

About Lincoln Electric

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc-welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 38 manufacturing locations, including operations, manufacturing alliances and joint ventures in 20 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric, its products and services, visit the Company's Web site at http://www.lincolnelectric.com.