What’s Inside: MAAG Americas - Message from VP Integration News
Employee Appreciation Welcome Riley Coleman New Hires The Kaizen Event Road 2 K-Show Our Values: Winning though Customers Values in Action with Angel White - featured * World Health Day Sales Meeting New Call-Off Service Health Tips Anniversaries Earth Day Welding Fabrication Competition ATDM Career Fair MAAG Americas Trade Shows Hobbies World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 2025 Newsletter MAAGAZIN
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Dear MAAG Americas Team:
We have finished the first quarter with good results in March, but unable to catch-up the gap from January and February. Bookings came in on target for the month (with some good projects for HMA) and we are hoping that this trend will continue. However, the recent announcement and implementation on tariffs between the US and almost every other country does add to the uncertainty we have seen since the beginning of the year. Our business heavily depends on imports from Europe where we are now facing higher import costs that need to be passed on to customers in the US thus making our equipment more expensive. At the same time, we export considerable amounts of equipment (i.e., dryers out of Eagle Rock) to China and other countries which have also implemented their own tariffs on US products, making our equipment less competitive in those markets as well. All we can do at this moment is to focus on our operational performance, making sure that customers receive their orders on time and with the quality that they expect. To stay competitive, we will also continue initiatives to make our equipment less expensive and more streamlined for manufacturing. This is where 0Dover and many of the other initiatives come in. Times are uncertain yet if each of us focuses on improvements that are under our control, I am sure that we will come out of this stronger than we were! -Paul Merich
INTEGRATION NEWS The first quarter of the integration has passed rapidly and many have asked, "What is going on regarding large dryers?” While it may seem quiet, the diligent focus is happening in the background and not yet visible. The team is learning as much as possible about the product line, inside/outside processes, necessary equipment, fixtures, jigs, vendors, etc. All of this is critical for us to manufacture and assemble these products within Maag Gala.
What is the focus right now?
• Engineering is incorporating drawings into our system in order to manufacture using our current equipment. • Training sessions have been conducted in Eagle Rock and Minnesota for Inside Sales / Sales Engineering and Welding / Mechanical. • Granby facility in Roanoke, VA - we ran into a delay when sourcing the crane for assembly. We needed a minimum height, floor to hook to lift and stand the D1050 dryer. The height of the building was posing a challenge. It took time to achieve, and we have sourced the crane that will not require major facility modifications. The crane order is now placed, and we anticipate its installation completed mid- November.
When will we see something happening in production?
• The blades and kickers for the first D1050 rotors are scheduled to be lasered mid-April, the drum and end plates have been ordered with a scheduled delivery of May 5. • Fixtures and jigs scheduled to ship from CD April 30. • Welding of the first rotor is scheduled to start May 12.
INTEGRATION NEWS
(Continued) • Welding for the D1050 dryer is currently scheduled to begin June 23. • Welding and assembly for the first D1050 will be conducted in EGR. • Completion is scheduled for August 22. What about sales? At the end of the first quarter, capital team has quoted $12M+ and received PO’s / LOI for $1.4M+. Aftermarket has received PO’s totaling $500K+. Thank you for your continued support, and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. -George Benoit
Standing up the D1050
Employee Appreciation
March Raffle Winners Kent: William Hall and Ryan Ghezzi EGR: Priscilla Thompson and Keifer Gove Remote: Daniel Diletti
Congrats our winners!
Tickets for April are PINK Good luck to everyone!
Winning through customers
Welcome Riley Coleman Analyst, Supply Chain Development Program
Riley Coleman joined our Maag Americas team for 8 months beginning February 2025. This assignment is part of the Supply Chain Development program offered by Dover. Riley reports to Carlos Perez Ruiz for the duration of this project.
Riley is supporting our continuous improvement initiatives with 0Dover. During his time with us, Riley will not only learn about our processes but will also assist in the integration of these continuous improvement processes overall. Our goal is to enhance customer service, increase production capacity, and reduce cycle times. A fun fact about Riley is he is an avid unicyclist, juggler and enjoys mountain biking. Riley is enjoying learning a new area and is excited to branch out even further in the near future. Please join in welcoming Riley and supporting him in this exciting assignment.
New Hires
Jonathan Bacco Peener Operator MAAG EGR
Cameron Traynham R&D Engineer MAAG EGR
Glenn Davis Material Handler – Fabrication MAAG EGR
Logan Hardman Screen Assembly MAAG EGR
Farewell We wish the following people who left in February the best of luck in their future endeavors: EGR: Shannon Schwarte, Samuel Bryan Kent: Vincent Ilg, Tiffany Crayden, Craig Clayton
The 5S Kaizen Event This Kaizen event was a part of 0DOVER continuous improvement program, led by Sergio Nunez , Dover Director of Operational Excellence, and facilitated by Carlos Perez. In March, the event program took place in EGR as the team focused on implementing 5S and Tier 1 accountability meetings in pump assembly and pump repair areas. The objective is to organize all what is needed to help the guys in the shop floor to achieve their daily tasks easily and safer. This process is implemented as a part of the 0Dover standards SEE and 5S requirements.
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.
Our Values: Winning through Customers
As part of the Dover Corporation, we are dedicated to our shared values. The employees of MAAG Group adhere to these values to protect and promote our reputation for quality and integrity. This forms the basis of our success.
Winning through customers: • Having passion for our customers’ successes • Creating customer intimacy through long term partnerships based on trust • Knowing our customers’ markets and anticipating their needs • Creating the value proposition for the customer • Providing exceptional products and services
Winning through Customers
Our Values
Our Values
Values in Action Winning through Customers
Values in Action with Angel White MAAG EGR
This #WorldHealthDay, we salute all healthcare workers. We appreciate and value the important work that doctors, nurses, paramedics and all other healthcare staff do each and every day. #HealthForAll
SALES MEETING A quarterly sales meeting took place at MAAG EGR on April 2 nd -3 rd . In addition to bookings and a market review, the sales group also discussed the Carter Day transition. The Europe sales structure was presented by guest speaker Uwe Kellner , VP Sales EMEIA and strand pelletizing. An overview, was also presented by guest speaker Armin Schneider, Key Account Manager. The team also participated in hands-on training for underwater pelletizing spare parts, strand pelletizer, and high-capacity dryers training.
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)
April Anniversaries
Yrs. Of Service
Department
Location
Name
Scott Craft
32
Engineering
Eagle Rock
Manuf. & Operations Manuf. & Operations Manuf. & Operations
Jason VanNess
29
Eagle Rock
Donald Reynolds
27
Eagle Rock
25
Rob Dudley
Eagle Rock
Chris Kessler
20
Sales & Marketing Eagle Rock
Manuf. & Operations Manuf. & Operations Manuf. & Operations Manuf. & Operations Manuf. & Operations Manuf. & Operations
Robert Hoover
14
Kent
Greg Piper
14
Kent
Craig Stankewitz
14
Kent
James Smarr
14
Kent
Chad Ross
14
Kent
John Dillon
12
Eagle Rock
Engineering
Jeff Smith
12
Kent
April Anniversaries
Yrs. Of Service
Department
Location
Name
Jeremy Danford
11
Customer Service
Kent
Josh Ginger
11
Sales & Marketing Eagle Rock
Curtis Goad
9
Manuf. & Operations
Eagle Rock
Tyler Broughman
7
Manuf. & Operations
Eagle Rock
Zachary Michael
6
Manuf. & Operations
Kent
Joe Wilcox
4
Manuf. & Operations
Kent
Amanda Thompson
4
Engineering
Eagle Rock
Chris Cook
3
Manuf. & Operations
Kent
Jacob Hodges
3
Manuf. & Operations
Eagle Rock
Maria Harris
3
Engineering
Eagle Rock
Ethan Deisher
3
Manuf. & Operations
Eagle Rock
Lesley Price
2
Finance
Eagle Rock
Jordan Grubb
2
Supply Chain
Kent
Emma North
1
Finance
Eagle Rock
Adrienne Ruediger
1
Manufacturing
Kent
On Earth Day and every day, we remain focused on designing and developing products to help our customers meet their sustainability goals and run their operations more efficiently.
Read more about Dover’s sustainability here: http://ow.ly/Mk4U50E kR10 #EarthDay2025 #EarthActionDay #OurPowerOurPlanet
Welding Fabrication Competition 2025 Welding Fabrication Competition 2025, SkillsUSA Virginia State Championships took place on April 5th at Berglund Center in Roanoke. Skills USA is the #1 workforce development organization for students. The organization has competitions for the different trades throughout the school systems. These competitions are made possible by local industry donating materials, consumables, and staff to help facilitate, judge, and organize. MAAG Gala has been involved in helping with these competitions for more than 20 years. We do this to help give back to the community as well as to help promote and preserve the welding and fabrication trades both of which play a crucial role in the success of MAAG. This level of involvement in our local technical programs is important for our continued growth and hiring strategy. On the day of the competition 6 judges. including Jason VanNess, Welding/Fabrication Team Lead at MAAG EGR, from 4 different businesses spent the entire day making sure rules were followed and deciding what competitor was the best at following the print and making the required welds. The winner was a student from Jackson River Technical Center in Alleghany County about 25 minutes north of our Eagle Rock facility. The winner will have an opportunity to compete at the national competition in June in Atlanta Georgia.
ATDM Career Fair
MAAG EGR team represented the company at an Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) Career Fair. In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense and other partners, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is leading the ATDM workforce program, rapidly developing skilled workers to enter the defense industrial base. We are excited to advance this new partnership focused in developing skills in the areas we need now and in the future.
MAAG Americas Trade Shows
Ryan Emerick at Plastec’s booth
Jose Saldivia at ABC’s booth
MAAG Americas Trade Shows
Mason Kincaid, PLC System Testing Technician from Eagle Rock, is now living his dream of being a farmer. At age 14, he began his farming journey on his grandfather's beautiful land in West Virginia. When his grandfather passed the land down to him, Mason knew he would fully pursue his lifelong passion. Hobbies The first animal Mason acquired was a sheep that he showcases at the West Virginia State Fair. Since that initial purchase, he has diversified his farm to include a variety of animals, such as ducks, pigs, cows, chickens, turkeys, and donkeys. The West Virginia State Fair, known for its livestock exhibitions, has provided Mason with many opportunities for success. Mason has consistently performed well, earning various awards. His achievements at the fair have elevated the profile of his farm and inspired other aspiring young farmers in the community.
Mason's involvement in showing livestock was influenced by a family friend who previously led a 4-H program in Neola, WV. Under this mentorship, Mason developed the skills necessary to showcase animals effectively. Currently, Mason exhibits pigs, sheep, and cattle at the West Virginia State Fair.
Notably, Mason has discovered that his cows prefer Doritos, which help keep them calm during shows, while his pigs enjoy miniature marshmallows as a treat. When asked about his favorite animal on the farm, Mason expressed his compassion for a bottle-fed calf that continues to hold a special fondness and mutual bond.
At Dover, we are committed to creating a Zero Harm Workplace. We believe that a healthy and safe workforce is an engaged workforce that is ready and able to produce quality products for our customers, collaborate as a team, and develop innovative solutions. Each year, we reaffirm this commitment by recognizing outstanding EHS performance through the Dover Safety Excellence Awards.
2024 photos, will obtain 2025 photos once awards have been announced in April
Safety Message
Employee Interests
Margarita Pie
Contributed by Aaron Halsne, CNC Machinist, Kent (one of the top pies in the Kent Pi Day (3.14) contest) Ingredients FOR THE CRUST: • 5 ounces salted pretzels, finely crushed in a blender or food processor • ½ cup sugar • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted FOR THE FILLING: • 2 cups heavy cream • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk • ½ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice about 5 limes • 1 tablespoon lime zest, plus additional for garnish (optional)zest before juicing. • 1 -1/2 tablespoons tequila • 1 tablespoon triple sec Instructions • Mix together the pretzel crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch glass (or Pyrex) pie plate. Set aside. Don’t press too firmly or the crust will stick to bottom • Use an electric mixer to whip heavy cream to soft peaks. In a large separate bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, tequila, and triple sec until well combined. Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture until just incorporated.
• Pour the filling into the prepared crust and sprinkle with additional lime zest, if desired. Freeze for 6 hours up to overnight, then cover with plastic wrap and re- freeze until ready to serve. • Allow pie to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing with a sharp
Best Friends
George Benoit – Integration Manager
Hi Everyone! My name is Judge and I am 10 weeks old. This is me…
I was lucky to have George and Karen pick me from the litter and now I live with them and my new best friend, Riley, who is 6 years old. This is Riley….
We are both Boston Terriers and like to have fun and be goofy at times. Riley is teaching me the rules but still finds time to play tug with me.
I like riding in the Jeep, and I heard them say something about some place called the beach. Sounds fun and I can’t wait to go there!
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