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Newsworthy Trends: Handi-Hut Announces Sale of 20,000th Smoking Shelter  

Employers Offer Havens For Smokers ... To Protect Non-Smokers Shelters Shield Workers from Snow, Rain and Heat
Jump to full article: CBS MarketWatch, 2008-09-09
Author: SOURCE Handi-Hut Inc.

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Handi-Hut Inc. http://www.handi-hut.com announced the sale of their 20,000th Smoking Shelter to Miller Brewing Company, to be utilized by Miller employees at their corporate offices.

Mel Cohen, CEO of Handi-Hut, stated, "We are pleased that Miller Brewing sees the benefits of smoking shelters. This is a win-win solution for all: smokers' rights and workers' rights. ... Non-smokers are protected from second hand smoke. Many employers and business owners find that accommodating both the smoker and non-smoker is more than just fair, it's good business. Workplaces that don't offer a designated smoking area have reported a substantial loss of productivity. Their entranceways are often crowded with smokers and are littered with cigarette butts."

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