Larson: Pratt & Whitney Will Remain in Connecticut

For Immediate Release: March 18, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888

LARSON: PRATT & WHITNEY WILL REMAIN IN CONNECTICUT

Washington, DC-Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) was assured by Pratt & Whitney officials of their commitment to remain at the company's Connecticut locations, including East Hartford and Middletown.  Congressman Larson sought a meeting with Pratt & Whitney President David Hess to discuss the company's future in the state.

"I am pleased to hear Pratt & Whitney are committed to staying in East Hartford and Middletown. As the son of a former Pratt employee and as a lifelong resident of East Hartford, I understand the company's importance to our state's economy," said Congressman Larson. "I will continue to work with President Hess, Pratt & Whitney, and United Technologies to ensure that highly-skilled jobs remain in the state."

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