FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Walker Manufacturing Company, manufacturer of Walker mowers, has announced plans to celebrate the production of the 50,000th mower built by the Fort Collins, Colo.-based company. The celebration is scheduled for August 11-12, 2000, and is known as the Walker Mowers Family Reunion.
The company considers anyone who has ever owned, operated, sold, maintained or repaired one of the mowers to be part of the Walker "family," along with all Walker component and service suppliers.
"It is part of our company culture to celebrate," says Walker Manufacturing President Bob Walker, "We celebrate reaching a milestone, company goal or achievement." In years past, the company celebrated the production of its 5,000th, 10,000th and 25,000th mowers.
The event is scheduled to include factory tours, a mowing obstacle course, various family entertainment, a talent show, an arts and crafts fair and supplier displays.
One "family" member will be chosen by a random drawing to drive the 50,000th mower off the assembly line and have their trip to Fort Collins paid. Other giveaways include two Walker Mowers, Walker clothing items and door prizes provided by Walker suppliers.
For more information about the event, visit Walker Manufacturing’s web site at www.walkermowers.com.