What’s Inside: MAAG Americas - Message from VP Integration News Employee Appreciation New Hires Dover Scholars Local Winner New Leader Transition: Carl Kelley The Kaizen Event Pelletizer Training Course Health Tips MAAG Americas Trade Shows
Anniversaries CPR Training Viva MAAG Americas Hobbies
May 2025 Newsletter MAAGAZIN
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Dear MAAG Americas Team:
I wanted to start this newsletter by thanking all of you for your dedication and hard work, making the transformation of MAAG Americas happen. I know that we are pushing a lot of projects this year - the Carter Day integration and 0Dover just to name the two biggest ones. I am happy that we are starting to see first results and we had better than expected results in April because of the efforts you have put in! The management team has worked hard to come up with an overview of projects and how they support our overall strategy. In the next newsletters we will highlight successes in the areas of improvements that we are already seeing.
Our ultimate goals have not changed: driving people engagement, revenue growth, and EBIT growth through a positive customer experience!
-Paul Merich
INTEGRATION NEWS Integration of Large Dryers – Below is a look at where we are now: o Engineering continues to incorporate the drawings into our system o Manufacturing / Facility (Granby) : o Columns for the 20T Crane (Assembly Crane) as well as contractor details for scheduling installation of footers o 10T crane (Rotor Crane) will be set in 2-3 weeks o Clearing site has begun o Facility modifications o Blades/kickers for two (2) D1050 dryer rotors lasered at EGR o End plates for two (2) D1050 rotors have arrived, with drums for rotors on schedule o Welding is scheduled, with more details to come Training o Service Technicians and Assembly Teams are scheduled for on-site training in Minnesota Sales o We have now quoted YTD $13M and received orders for $2.4M+
Fixtures for Welding Rotors have arrived at EGR
Employee Appreciation
April Raffle Winners Kent: Sam Dungan and Tasian Harrington EGR: Lynda Stull and Todd Leonard
Congrats our winners! Tickets for May are PURPLE Good luck to everyone!
Winning through customers
New Hires
Kyle Brodsky Peener Operator Eagle Rock
Jonathan Wolcott Fabricator Eagle Rock
Farewell We wish the following people who left in April the best of luck in their future endeavors: EGR: Jonathan Bacco
Local Winner of 2025 Dover Scholars Program
Dover recently announced a local winner for the 2025 Dover Scholars Program. Reilly Hiner , daughter of Tim Hiner , R&D Engineer (Eagle Rock), is one of the 31 winners representing Dover locations around the world. Scholarships are made available to children of Dover employees and its Operating Companies worldwide. Selections are made by a team of college admissions professionals from prominent universities based on academic excellence, leadership abilities, and extracurricular activities. Winners represent both high school seniors and current college students who receive up to $12K in scholarship support over the four years of their undergraduate education. This is the 14th year of Dover Scholars program which has awarded 464 scholarships providing approximately $3.5 million in financial support.
Next month, we will share more pictures of Reilly and her family as they celebrate her graduation. We are honored to recognize Reilly for her dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence.
Congratulations, Reilly (and the Hiner Family)!
New Leader Transition: Technical Team Led by Carl Kelley
April 23, 2025 , in Kent Ohio, a New Leader Transition session was held for the Technical Team (pictured below) now led by Carl Kelley . The NLT process rapidly brings a newly formed team together as they build trust through transparency. Working through what naturally occurs during change, the team had an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about expectations so the team can grow stronger together. Janet Groborchik did an amazing job facilitating the team! This session created meaningful focus points for the team to continue achieving even greater results together.
Pictured Left to Right: Dave Keel, Jeff Smith, Anthony Mattocks (on screen), Carl Kelley, Jim Bethel, Juan Corredor, Tracy Nester and Janet Groborchik.
HR Kaizen Event This Kaizen event was a part of 0DOVER continuous improvement program, led by MAAG Americas HR Director , Tracy Nester , and facilitated by Carlos Perez, Continuous Improvement Manager. In April, the event program took place in EGR as the team focused on career path growth and development within a position. This process is implemented as a part of the 0Dover standards knowledge management. Kaizen 改善 – is a Japanese concept meaning “continuous improvement”, referring to business activities that continuously improve all functions and involve all employees from the CEO to the assembly line workers.
Pelletizer Training Course MAAG EGR held an Underwater Pelltizer Training Course on April 28-30 th. The participants were provided with in-depth information, and practical hands-on demonstrations and equipment experience. The purpose of training is to help operators, maintenance personnel and system managers understand and optimize the MAAG Gala equipment for its best performance and reliability. MAAG EGR Die Plate engineering and Aftermarket teams also took part in hands-on demonstration of MAP 6 pelletizer.
Health Tips
Dover Wellness Links My Well-being topic page link (click here) U.S. myDover phone number: 1-877-DoverHR (1-877-368-3747)
Recent Trade Shows
Chris Kessler, Business Lead - Compounding Solutions represented MAAG Americas at the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) 2025 Annual Convention & EXPO held on April 14-16 in Jacksonville, Florida.
May Anniversaries
Yrs. Of Service
Department
Location
Name
Jeffrey Mynes
38
Engineering
Eagle Rock
Donald Huffman
31
Manufacturing
Eagle Rock
Jerry Caldwell
28
Customer Service
Eagle Rock
26
Customer Service
Eagle Rock
Amy Mayer
Jason Barr
19
Engineering
Eagle Rock
William Cary
19
Manufacturing
Eagle Rock
Adam Fenush
15
Manufacturing
Kent
PK Krause
15
Supply Chain
Eagle Rock
Andrew Smith
14
Manufacturing
Kent
Kevin Stephenson
14
Manufacturing
Kent
Isaiah Dunifer
11
Customer Service
Charlotte
Engineering
Eagle Rock
Donald Coleman
11
Sean Kessler
9
Customer Service
Eagle Rock
Olga Wiedmann
7
Sales & Marketing Eagle Rock
Kameron Craft
7
Manufacturing
Eagle Rock
May Anniversaries
Yrs. Of Service
Department
Location
Name
Chuck Bell
7
Sales & Marketing
Kent
Dustin Gibson
7
Engineering
Eagle Rock
Jose Saldivia Autuori
6
Sales & Marketing
Charlotte
Michaela McDaniel
6
Customer Service
Eagle Rock
Eric Godfrey
6
Manufacturing
Eagle Rock
Keifer Gove
4
Manufacturing
Eagle Rock
Joel Thomas
4
Engineering
Eagle Rock
Ethan Persinger
4
Manufacturing
Eagle Rock
Robin Sink
3
Finance
Eagle Rock
Tasian Harrington
3
Manufacturing
Kent
Trey Honts
3
Customer Service
Eagle Rock
Ron James
3
Customer Service
Kent
Ana Conrad
2
Human Resources
Eagle Rock
Rechab Medina Diaz
2
Customer Service
Kent
Angel White
2
Manufacturing
Eagle Rock
Mason Goad
1
Engineering
Eagle Rock
CPR Training First Responder Training was held at MAAG EGR on May 6-7th. Participants received First Aid, CPR, and AED instruction, empowering them to offer immediate care for injuries and sudden illnesses until professional assistance is available.
VIVA MAAG Americas!
We are thrilled to announce the integration of Viva Engage for MAAG Americas into our Corporate Teams account, transforming the way we connect and collaborate. What is Viva? Viva is your all-in-one interactive communication platform designed to enhance employee engagement and foster a dynamic corporate culture. It empowers every team member to share internal news, updates, and insights effortlessly! In short, Viva is like a Facebook, but functioning within the limits of our company, specifically MAAG Americas . Other Dover Corporation co-ops can see what we post, and they can comment. They can request to join our channel as well. Why Viva? • Engagement : React, comment, and share posts within the team without the noise of global exposure. • Privacy : All interactions stay within our corporate network, ensuring your conversations remain confidential and secure. • Collaboration : Seamlessly communicate, brainstorm, and innovate with your peers in a vibrant, supportive environment. • Community : Build and strengthen workplace relationships through shared interests and ideas. Getting Started with Viva • Access Viva through your Teams account or MyDover • Create Posts : Share your thoughts, insights, and stories with colleagues • Engage : Like, comment, and react to content that inspires you • Stay Informed : Keep up-to-date with the latest internal news and discussions
Join us in this exciting journey to foster a more connected, inclusive, and engaging workplace. Let’s make teamwork awesome, with Viva at the heart of our communication!
See next page for detailed instructions on Viva Engage App installation onto your Team account.
VIVA MAAG Americas! Open your Teams App and click Apps ; Search for Viva Engage in a Search field and click Install. The app can also be accessed from within myDover.
After everyone from MAAG Americas is added to MAAG Americas Viva Engage account, you will be able to see Viva Engage symbol on the left bar in your Teams account. Click on it and choose MAAG Americas .
Hobbies
Where can you find some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean? According to Chuck Bell, Technical Product Manager, Pulverizers (Kent), the beaches of Aruba are unbeatable! Chuck recently returned from his fourth trip to the island off the coast of Venezuela and hopes to visit many more times in the coming years.
Aruba offers a diverse array of attractions for travelers, including its stunning beaches, consistent sunshine, vibrant culture, and easy accessibility. The island is known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and friendly locals, making it a popular destination for relaxation and adventure. Interestingly, while Aruba is located in the Caribbean and features beautiful beaches, it has a more desert-like climate than tropical. The island experiences low annual rainfall and warm, sunny weather year-round, complemented by trade winds that help moderate the temperature. If you venture away from the beaches, you'll mainly encounter cacti and succulents. Chuck prefers to visit Aruba in the spring or fall when prices are lower and crowds are thinner. Chuck noted that an off-season vacation in Aruba can be quite affordable compared to other Caribbean destinations. He enjoys renting an Airbnb near the beach and getting a rental car.
The island is easy to navigate—you can drive from one end to the other in about 40 minutes. Renting a house offers the flexibility to prepare some of your own meals, set your own schedule, and enjoy more privacy than an all-inclusive resort. During his most recent trip, Chuck was thrilled to encounter a sea turtle while snorkeling. Typically, sea turtles stay further out at sea, so it's unusual to see one while snorkeling close to the beach. Chuck appreciates the calm surf and lack of seaweed, which can be problematic at other well-known destinations. Besides snorkeling, one of Chuck's favorite aspects of visiting the island is the food, especially the phenomenal fresh seafood.
Safety Message
Road 2 K-Show
MAAG Group is getting ready to exhibit at K Show in October 2025.
K-Show is the world’s largest event for plastics and rubber, which happens every 3 years in Dusseldorf, Germany.
To learn more about it, click on the picture to watch MAAG Group’s main LinkedIn page post.
Employee Interests
Pan Fried Salmon (submitted by Andrew Smith, Kent)
Furry Friends Barritt Durbin, Warehouse Manager, Kent The Durbin Family has a Boxer named Rosie Cotton. She is a reverse brindle and will turn five in two months. Rosie is a great family dog. She loves everyone and thinks she is a lap dog. She enjoys running with the family and taking long walks with those who don’t run. Rosie will eat almost anything, but her favorite food is pizza, so we have to be careful with it. She loves to nap and needs to be near her people.
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1 Salmon fillet
3 tsp Salt
2 tsp Pepper 4 tbsp Olive oil
Any herb or spice of choice (thyme or rosemary work nicely) Topping (for healthier option use 1 tbsp oil instead of butter) • ¼ cup Butter • 2 Green onion Prepare salmon Make sure the salmon is thawed and dry. Use paper towel or if you have extra time, you can put the fillet in the fridge to dry it out. Once it is dry slice fillet into strips. On the skin side apply a very light coating of olive oil to the scales and sprinkle with a mixture of salt and pepper. Put a skillet on stovetop on high heat. Once the pan is hot put in the remaining olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Try not to take too long so the oil does not start to burn. Put the salmon skin side down in the pan. You can now sprinkle the rest of the salt and pepper on the top of the salmon.
We also have two rabbits named Magnolia and Chubs. Magnolia is 6-7 years old, and Chubs is 2 years old. Right now, we have about 14 chickens. Eight of them are mature and lay eggs for us. Four of these chickens are named Buttermilk, Hazel, Lady Blackbird, and Firecracker.
We got six chicks a month ago, and they are growing well.
You can also add other herbs of your choice at this time. Let the salmon cook on the skin side until the pink color has changed to white 2/3 of the way up the side of the salmon. This should take close to 8 minutes. Your instincts will want you to flip the salmon early, but resist. The scales will not burn easily and help conduct the heat through the salmon meat. Then flip salmon over and cook the remaining fillet. This side should take 3-5 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillet. Topping Chop up the green onions and fry in a skillet with the butter. Take and drizzle over top of the finished salmon and serve.
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