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Sussex, WI – December 9, 2011 – On Friday, December 9, the U.S. Army came back to Power Test Inc. to test the fitness level of the Power Test employees. The first test was conducted by the Army in June of 2011. The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) consists of three events – two minutes of sit-ups, two minutes of push-ups and a timed two mile run. Employees were scored using the Army’s standard system that takes into account the age and gender of the participant. The employees were rewarded with both monetary payments up to $300 based on results and also the chance to get one of eight Packer tickets to the Oakland Raider game this past Sunday.
A total of 32 Power Test employees, half of the company’s employees, chose to take part in the Fitness Challenge. Over one third of the employees passed the test using the Army’s challenging standards. Of those employees who participated in both Fitness Challenge events in June and December, 80% improved their scores. For all of the participants, it was a chance to measure their level of fitness in order to set goals for improvement in the future. In addition, the event was a great team builder as employees from all parts of the company cheered and encouraged their co-workers to do their best. As Jim Casper, the most improved participant said, “The army test was fun and challenging. The camaraderie and encouragement from my co-workers was second to none.” The day concluded with the announcement of the results and the naming of the eight people who attended the Packer game this past Sunday.
The Army Physical Fitness Test is just one part of the award winning Wellness Program at Power Test Inc. Fitness classes are conducted by outside trainers six days a week in the company fitness center at no cost to employees. Employees can earn money based upon their participation in the classes and through evaluations. There is a new biking system in the fitness center complete with computer simulation of biking courses around the world. The company is also very active in participating in community and charity based running and biking events and often pays the entry fee to encourage employees to participate. The overall Power Test Wellness Program recently resulted in Power Test Inc. being named by the Milwaukee Business Journal as the Healthiest Employer in the Milwaukee metro area in the small business category.
For more than 35 years, Power Test has been an industry leader in the design, manufacture and implementation of dynamometers and dynamometer data acquisition and control systems including engine and chassis dynamometers and hydraulic test stands. Power Test has provided systems to manufacturers, rebuilding facilities and distributors worldwide, with products in over 80 countries on six continents.
To learn more about Power Test Inc. please contact Todd Jerred at toddj@pwrtst.com or 262.252.4301.
For more than 30 years, Power Test has been an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and implementation of dynamometers and dyno control systems. Power Test has provided dynos and data acquisition and control systems to manufacturers, rebuilding facilities, and distributors worldwide, with products in over 75 countries on six continents.
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