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TVH Receives "Worksite Innovation Award" from the American Heart Association

DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffFeb 22, 2016
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The American Heart Association recently recognized TVH in the Americas (TVH), with the "Worksite Innovation Award." This award is given to a company that leads the development and implementation of innovative and effective programs that promote physical activity and a healthy lifestyle, specifically in the workplace.

This latest award follows TVH being named a Platinum Fit-Friendly Company by the AHA. Both honors recognize the various ways TVH has worked to champion the health of its employees and create a culture of physical activity and wellness in the workplace.

TVH actively promotes health and wellness to its employees through its comprehensive "Nudge" program. This program promotes a wide variety of wellness initiatives to help give employees the opportunity to get moving, stay active and be healthy.

"Being chosen to receive the American Heart Association's Worksite Innovation Award is a great confirmation that TVH has a solid health and wellness culture," said Lucy DelSarto, Health and Wellness Coach. "There is no better benefit we can offer our employees then giving them the tools and support to help them live a healthier lifestyle."

TVH has grown to become one of the most respected names in the material handling and industrial equipment industry. Our commitment to service, knowledge and product availability has made TVH a One-Stop-Shop for our customers and their industrial parts requirements. We offer more than 7.5 million products from 10 locations in the Americas.

For more information contact Jeannette Robinson, Corporate Marketing & Communications Manager
TVH, 16355 South Lone Elm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, toll free phone 800-255-4109, phone 913-829-1000, fax 913-829-6206, www.tvh.com.

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