DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-53,409

DELTA INTERNATIONAL MACHINERY, PENTAIR TOOL GROUP
TUPELO MANUFACTURING CENTER
TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI

Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (19 USC 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of an investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment
Assistance, the group eligibility requirements in either paragraph
(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of Section 222 of the Trade Act must be met.
It is determined in this case that the requirements of (a)(2)(B) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on November 1, 2003, in
response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Delta
International Machinery, Pentair Tool Group, Tupelo Manufacturing
Center, Tupelo, Mississippi. The workers produce stationary
woodworking machinery and accessories.
The investigation revealed that the preponderance of the
declines in employment at the subject firm is related to the shift
in production of stationary woodworking machinery and accessories
from its Tupelo, Mississippi facility to China and Taiwan during
the relevant period. Furthermore, the subject firm is likely to
increase imports of stationary woodworking machinery and
accessories.
In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for
older workers.
In addition, in order for the Department to issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group
eligibility requirements of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be
met. The Department has determined in this case that the
requirements of Section 246 have been met.
A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over
and possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive
conditions within the industry are adverse.
The investigation revealed that national employment, hours and
earnings for workers producing stationery products declined 2001-
2002 and January through June 2002-2003.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that there was a shift in production
from the workers firm or subdivision to Taiwan and China, of
articles that are like or directly competitive with those produced
by the subject firm or subdivision, and there has been or is likely
to be an increase in imports of like or directly competitive
articles. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:
"All workers of Delta International Machinery, Pentair Tool
Group, Tupelo Manufacturing Center, Tupelo, Mississippi, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after October 11, 2002, through two years from the date of
certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance
under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974;" and
"All workers of Delta International Machinery, Pentair
Tool Group, Tupelo Manufacturing Center, Tupelo,
Mississippi, who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after October 11, 2002, through two
years from the date of certification, and are also
eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assis-
tance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D.C. this 18th day of November 2003

/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance