Westbrook Manufacturer Highlighted By U.S. Senator Chris Murphy

WESTBROOK, CT — U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) has announced that the Lee Company of Westbrook is this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” The Lee Company is a leading supplier of miniature, precision fluid control products for a wide range of industries including aerospace, Formula 1 racing, oil exploration, clinical chemistry, medical devices, and more.

Their products can be found on virtually every commercial airliner and military aircraft flying today, according to a press release. Lee Company products are sold globally with more than 35 percent of sales being exports. The Lee Company is celebrating its 70th anniversary this week. The highlight of the celebration will be a companywide picnic at which Captain “Sully” Sullenberger will address the employees.

“For 70 years, The Lee Company has been a leading innovator,” Murphy said in a press release. “Their products may be miniature, but they help power everything from military aircraft to Formula 1 race cars. During their decades in business, the company has grown but their commitment to their workers and to their community remains as strong as ever. I’m proud to highlight them and help them celebrate this major milestone.”

Founded by Leighton Lee II in 1948, the company is still family-owned and operated. The Lee Company has more than 1,000 employees in Connecticut and has over 1 million square feet of manufacturing space in the state. They are currently in the process of expanding into an additional 180,000 square feet of space in Connecticut and are actively hiring to help fill new positions.

“This week, The Lee Company is celebrating its 70th Anniversary,” Bill Lee, President of the Lee Company, said. “Connecticut’s great workforce has propelled our growth, and we are proud to be expanding here.”

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