Correction
9/22/05

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-57,496

DUKAL CORPORATION
FORMERLY KNOWN AS HERMITAGE HOSPITAL PRODUCTS
NIANTIC, CONNECTICUT

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 (19
USC 2273), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its 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 July 1, 2005, in response
to a petition filed by the State Rapid Response Coordinator on
behalf of workers of Hermitage Hospital Products, Niantic,
Connecticut. The workers produce wound care products.
The investigation revealed that a shift in production from the
subject facility to China has occurred, and layoffs at the subject
firm have resulted from this move. The investigation further
revealed that company imports will increase as a result.
The investigation further revealed that the firm was acquired
by the Dukal Corporation on March 15, 2005.
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.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that there was a shift in production from
the workers' firm or subdivision to China of articles that are like
or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm or
subdivision, and there will 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 Dukal Corporation, formerly known as Hermitage
Hospital Products, Niantic, Connecticut who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after June 30, 2004
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 are also eligible to apply for
alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of
the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D.C. this 12th day of August, 2005.


/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance