EX-1
from DFAN14A
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Exhibit (A)(28) Editor: I Appreciated Your Perspective on Commercial Intertech in "How We See It" July 21. Indeed, Commercial Intertech Has a Long History in the Mahoning Valley, and We Share Your Admira- Tion for Its Employees and Their Accomplishments. United Dominion Also Has an Excellent Workforce and a Long History Dating to 1882. We Believe the Union of Commercial Intertech and United Dominion, With Combined Revenues of $2.5 Billion, Would Add Substantial Value. It Would Create a Diversified Manufacturing Company Positioned to Grow in Good Times and Strengthened to Withstand Inevitable Economic Downturns. in Short, This Combi- Nation Would Benefit Commercial Intertech Employees and the Community. United Dominion's Interest in Commercial Intertech Is Based on Our Ability to Grow the Company Rather Than to Break It Apart. Yet, Commercial Intertech's Management and Directors Have Proposed a Hasty Restructuring to Break Up the Company to Prevent Shareholders From Considering Our Premium Offer. We Believe Such a Plan Would Adversely Change Commercial Intertech From How Your Readers Know It Today. I Understand How This Situation Creates Uncertainty for Commercial Intertech Employees and the Citizens and Business Leaders in Your Community. Let Me Assure You and All of Your Readers That, as Part of United Dominion, Commercial Intertech Would Continue to Be a Vital and Active Force in Youngstown. William R. Holland Charlotte, N.C
12/34/56
