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NewAge Industries is a manufacturer of plastic and rubber tubes and hoses, and related supplies. In 2006 it became an employee-owned company through an employee stock ownership plan. Since then, Baker has been a proponent of ESOPs; he co-founded and chairs the Pennsylvania Center for Employee Ownership and is a board member of the Employee Ownership Expansion Network.
“ESOPs are advantageous for both employees, who gain ownership in the business, and employers, who will be able to attract and retain talented employees, develop a succession plan and see tax benefits as well,” he said.
“My goal is to increase awareness and provide educational programs for this business model and other employee-employer partnerships through the Baker Center.