Anne Arundel County Flag Traveled to Iraq

County Executive Janet S. Owens presented Mr. Toeneboehn, the Regional Sales Manager with Holmatro Incorporated, with a signed Anne Arundel County Flag on March 3, 2004. Mr. Toeneboehn hand carried the flag to Iraq and presented it to a commander of U.S. military forces the following week. The signed flag is symbolic of the many contributions that Anne Arundel County has made toward homeland security in the war against terrorism.

Mr. Toeneboehn, an Annapolis City resident, traveled to Iraq to conduct training for U.S. Army members.

Based in Anne Arundel County, Holmatro has manufactured high performance rescue tools in Maryland for more than 17 years.

Holmatro is known worldwide for their products that cut through concrete and steel. Rescue and emergency services personnel around the world depend on its technology.

During the Iraq War, Holmatro products have been used to rescue soldiers and citizens alike.  Holmatro’s products were also used during the rescue and recovery at the New York World Trade Center after September 11.