Toray Plastics (America) Inc. has made a commitment to health that extends beyond the company walls, beyond the families of employees, and right out into the general community.
In its efforts to be a good corporate citizen, Toray, located in North Kingstown in the Quonset Business Park, has opened its on-site employee fitness center and gym to nonprofit community groups such as the local police and fire departments, schools and recreation leagues.
“We recognize that there is a need in our community for recreational space,” said Human Resource Manager Beth Eustis.
The on-site fitness center is staffed by Prohealth, a corporate fitness-management service that administers health and fitness assessments, and provides personal training and exercise classes. Toray also offers programs for stress reduction and weight loss, chair massages, and measurements of blood pressure, cholesterol and body fat.
Toray supports public fundraisers by community groups and individual employees to improve wellness. The company holds blood drives regularly and sponsors 5K races such as the Kent Hospital NK5K road race. It sponsors employees individually for many races that support charities that they are involved with.
“We believe that our comprehensive approach to wellness and efforts to engage our employees, their families and the community at large makes us an employer of choice and a leader in wellness,” Toray said. •
