DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-64,777

ADGRAPHICS USA
A SUBSIDIARY OF TAYLOR COPRPORATION
HUGO, MINNESOTA

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 December 24, 2008 in
response to a petition filed by a state workforce official on
behalf of workers of Ad Graphics USA, a subsidiary of Taylor
Corporation, Hugo, Minnesota. Workers at the subject firm produce
customized printed promotional materials, such as drink ware,
picture frames, wrist bands, and other articles.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject firm
declined from 2007 to 2008.
The investigation also revealed that the subject firm has
shifted production to Mexico, a country party to a free trade
agreement with the United States.
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 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 division 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 determine that there was a shift in production
from the workers' firm or subdivision to Mexico, of articles like
or directly competitive with those produced by the firm or
subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make
the following certification:
"All workers of AdGraphics USA, a subsidiary of Taylor
Corporation, Hugo, Minnesota who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after December 23, 2007,
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 at Washington, D.C., this 3rd day of February 2009
/s/ Linda G. Poole

LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance