THE WALL STREET JOURNAL CHOOSES ROMI HAAN, HAAN® CORPORATION FOUNDER, AS ONE OF "THE TOP 50 WOMEN TO WATCH" 2008LANCASTER, PA - (November 11, 2008) - Romi Haan, founder of the HAAN® Corporation, a leading manufacturer of steam cleaning home appliances, was chosen as one of "The Top 50 Women to Watch" by The Wall Street Journal, the world's leading business publication. The "Top 50 Women to Watch" report recognizes women who have achieved noteworthy successes in business, as well as those who are poised to play important roles in a wide variety of industries in the years to come. The Wall Street Journal asked dozens of editors and reporters in bureaus from around the world to nominate potential candidates, while also seeking nominations from outside sources. The Journal considered a variety of factors, such as each woman's influence in business, recent accomplishments and what their decisions may mean for their companies and industries in the years ahead. In addition to Romi Haan, other accomplished women on the list include Sheila Blair, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo Inc, and Melinda Gates of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In its article detailing Romi Haan's credentials, The Wall Street Journal cited the rarity of self-made, female entrepreneurs in Korea, as well as the growth of HAAN® Corporation from a start-up to midsize company in an industry dominated by giant conglomerates. Today, HAAN® Corporation has annual sales of $100 million dollars, and has expanded its product line to include garment and handheld steamers and steam vacuums in addition to its hallmark floor sanitizers. The next challenge for the driven entrepreneur is the United States. "As a homemaker myself, I know just how challenging and tedious housecleaning can be," stated Romi Haan. "With our line of home appliances, we hope to alleviate this burden for everyday Americans." About HAAN® Corporation |