What’s Inside: MAAG Americas - Message from VP Integration News Employee Appreciation Our People Make the Difference: Kent Team New Sales Tool Initiative New Hires Continuous Improvement Standard See Implementation Pet Picture Contest Health Tips Leadership Standard Work Training MAAG Americas New Dryer Shipped to K-Show Anniversaries Continuous Improvement Internal Material Delivery Implementation Hobbies
August 2025 Newsletter MAAGAZIN
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Dear MAAG Americas Team:
As we are entering the annual budget season, I wanted to give you some feedback on how we have been doing this year so far.
It has been a rocky start to the year, but we have managed to keep with our forecast over the past months. The forecast is still significantly down from our budget for the year, but at least we have not been slipping more. Shipping has been strong in both our locations, and we see improvements in on-time delivery coming from the OPEX initiatives. The integration of Carter Day is helping as we have seen strong bookings in the past few months for our new D-Series large dryers. Also, the acquisition of Sikora has helped our group numbers overall so that – for the first month of the year – we are slightly ahead of plan. Over the next five months, we need your continued engagement to get shipments out of the door. We see a chance to make up some of the gap we have had in the Americas since the beginning of the year and if everything goes well, we should be able to finish this year strong!
Paul Merich
INTEGRATION NEWS Carter Day dryer production integration into MAAG Roanoke/Granby facility is getting one more step closer to completion. Below are the most recent updates: Facility: • Installation of the 26' tall bay door completed. • Installation of the 20' tall bay door at the loading dock completed. • Dock lock and leveler to be installed in August. • Electrical rough in for the new switchgear has begun. • All the plastic covering the insulation on the walls has been cleaned. • Jib cranes have been removed. • Plating over the rails in the floor has begun. • We had to cut/dig a hole at one of the building columns in order to determine the size of the existing footers in order to finalize design/layout of the assembly and rotor cranes. Engineering: • Continues to implement the CD designs into our system. The D50 series and major AUDU's will be implemented within 2025.
26' tall bay door:
20' tall bay door:
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D1050 Dryer: • The top, top and bottom modules have been completed in welding. • The rotor has been stress-relieved, ends machined and is currently at Schenck in NY for balancing. HR: • Continues to conduct interviews and make offers when applicable. We have been able to hire for some of the positions. More details to come later. Sales: • Capital equipment has secured orders totaling $7.8 mil to date and has POs for another $780K.
Electrical rough in:
Plastic covering has been cleaned:
Jib cranes removed:
Plating of floor rails:
Hole to see building column footer:
Thank you for your continued support. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
George Benoit Integration Manager
Employee Appreciation July Raffle Winners
Congrats to our winners! Tickets for September are GREEN Good luck to everyone!
Kent: Scott Turner and Andrew Smith EGR: Isaiah Wright and Ginger Sparks
Our People Make the Difference! New Sales Tool Developed for Aftermarket Sales Team
MAAG Americas Kent Team led by Chad Ross, Jamie Doolittle, Sid Ramkumar, and Naresh Kalakata took initiative in creating a sales tool in an effort to increase rotor sales and services, educate customers, and as result to produce a higher revenue. The team got together to brainstorm ideas and came up with a document to be used as a sales tool to win customers.
The document is a presentation that is displayed at customers where it is explained about our process of rotor grinding compared to competitors’ process emphasizing the value they receive with MAAG products such as quality, longevity, durability, and best services.
The team has already received positive feedback from the customers and testimonials for helping them to understand MAAG product.
Thank you, Kent Team, for your contribution to the success of MAAG Americas!
New Hires
Tim Scurlock, Jr. Welding, EGR
Aaron Rose Engineering, EGR
Farewell We wish the following people who left in July the best of luck in their future endeavors: EGR: Matthew Clark
Continuous Improvement Standard See Implementation at EGR
The MAAG EGR Shipping Team has been greatly embracing the implementation of the Continuous Improvement Standard See , which involves the use of a Daily Tier Meetings. Every day at 9:10 a.m., the team review their prior day's performance on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity. There have been several improvements already implemented, which have resulted in better Customer Experience through an improved on-time delivery and a 50% month-over- month reduction in future orders’ backlog.
These great results would not be possible without their teamwork spirit; they have been flexing their daily agendas, supporting each other to achieve these great results. Sam Hostetter catered Chipotle for all his team members to show appreciation and recognition for their great efforts. This is an example of our core values in action such as: Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit, Winning Through Customers, and Expectations for Results.
Pet Picture Contest
Submit a picture of a pet in comments under the post in Viva Engage to win a bag with MAAG-branded goodies!
Timeline: August 1st - September 1st The winner will be decided based on which picture receives the most
Scan this QR code to post and vote /like right from your phone
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)
Leadership Standard Work Training
MAAG Americas Leaders got together at EGR for Leadership Standard Work training, facilitated by Rich Cary . This training is a part of 0DOVER Continuous Improvement, one of OPEX foundation pillars.
MAAG America’s New Dryer Developed to be Displayed at K-Show
This compact dryer, developed by MAAG America's R&D Team is being presented at this year's K-show as a concept in collaboration with the MAAG Germany R&D Team. The goal for this project is to present a competitive alternative compact pelletizing lab system.
The dryer will be positioned on top of the tank of the system. The dryer includes some new features, including a dry channel to access the bottom bearing without needing to remove the dryer from the tank. It also features a larger door opening for easier access to the dryer’s internals. Melanie Peredo , R&D Design Engineer, took the major role in developing this dryer.
August Anniversaries
Yrs. Of Service
Department
Location
Name
Manuf. & Operations
Lynda Stull
36
Eagle Rock
Pat Wait
21
Sales & Marketing
Charlotte
Manuf. & Operations Manuf. & Operations
Lance Craft
18
Eagle Rock
Jamie Doolittle
15
Kent
Missy Cahoon
14
Sales & Marketing Eagle Rock
Manuf. & Operations
Ryan Ghezzi
14
Kent
Paul Merich
13 Executive Leadership Eagle Rock
Manuf. & Operations Manuf. & Operations
Scott Turner
12
Kent
Darryl Newcomb
9
Eagle Rock
Bryan Buchanan
9
Engineering
Eagle Rock
Manuf. & Operations Manuf. & Operations
Andrew Fridley
8
Eagle Rock
Derek McCullough
8
Eagle Rock
August Anniversaries
Yrs. Of Service
Department
Location
Name
Naresh Kalakata
8
Engineering
Kent
Research & Development
Alisha Konst
8
Eagle Rock
Taylor Landram 4
Manuf. & Operations
Eagle Rock
Sanuel Bryan
4
Sales & Marketing Eagle Rock
Kenneth Thompson
4
Manuf. & Operations
Eagle Rock
Jeremiah Stone
3
Sales & Marketing
Kent
Abby Persinger
3
Manuf. & Operations
Eagle Rock
Priscilla Thompson
3
Global Sourcing
Eagle Rock
Mike Kline
3
Quality
Eagle Rock
Research & Development
Melanie Perado
3
Eagle Rock
Bryan Gillispie
3
Manuf. & Operations
Eagle Rock
Jeff Delp
4
Quality
Eagle Rock
Continuous Improvement Material Delivery Standard Implementation at EGR Continuous Improvement is in full action at EGR, and the neatly-looking new carts in the picture below – are the best evidence. These newest prototype of a cart for moving housings on smaller projects. Cameron Kern, Sourav Dey , and Riley Coleman worked on building this over the recent weeks. This project is a part of the flow transformation from Push to Pull, which falls under the Continuous Improvement standard - Internal Material Delivery and is aimed at improving space utilization, reducing storage space from 8ft X 6ft skids to 4ft X 2.5ft. carts , and reducing process waste. The team will continue working on refining the cart with the goal to eventually build a functional fleet of these carts.
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Hobbies From 215 Pounds to 20+ Marathons: My Transformation Journey into Running Thirteen years ago, I laced up my sneakers for the first time—not out of love for the sport, but out of desperation to take control of my health. I was 215 pounds, smoking a pack of cigarettes every other day, and grappled with the pressure of a new Supply Chain Manager role I didn’t feel prepared for. Stress was swallowing me whole.
A local 5K popped up on social media. It felt like just the push I needed, so I signed up. I roped in a few coworkers to train with me, and that shared struggle turned into something surprisingly joyful. But my first race? A masterclass in rookie mistakes. I sprinted through the first 3K, crashed hard through the last 2K, and collapsed just 100 feet from the finish line. I woke up in an ambulance. Not exactly the triumphant ending I had imagined. But running didn’t let me go—and I didn’t let go of it either. Over time, it transformed from a health initiative into a personal anchor. I’ve since run 20+ marathons across different cities, each one shaping the person I’ve become. Training with my kids - my two little monsters back then - provided some of my favorite memories. Running became therapy, reflection, solitude, a tool to recalibrate whenever life got noisy.
I even tried barefoot running after reading Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. It sounded crazy, so natural, I had to try it. Ten kilometers later, I was hooked. The Boston Marathon still sits high on my dream list. I set my personal best in Vegas - 3:14:02 - which technically qualifies me for my age group. But with Boston's rising standards, it is not guaranteed. Still, I train. Boston is not just a race – it is a symbol of what’s possible.
Running is not always glamorous. Sometimes those long two-hour runs feel endless, but podcasts and audiobooks turn the miles into meaningful moments. Treadmills? I tolerate them - with the help of a good TV series on my iPad. From collapsing at my first 5K to chasing the elusive Boston finish line, running has been a wild ride. Boston’s still on the bucket list, and until then, you’ll find me pounding pavement, dodging treadmills whenever I can, and squeezing wisdom out of every podcast mile. – Sergio Nunez Director, Operational Excellence
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
Recipe
Furry Friends Jim Bretzin, Kent
Chicken Taco Bowls By Obaida Elamin
Meet Daisy Mae - 7 yrs. (top) and Pippy Long Bottom – 2.5 yrs. (bottom). Daisy has a baby duck that she protects and will hide so her humans can't find it.
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Roughly 3lbs of Chicken Breast or Thighs (Boneless)
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17 oz of Red Enchilada Sauce
1 Can of Black Beans
1 Can of Corn (Preferably fire roasted)
3 Packets of Taco Seasoning
Salt to Taste
Cooked Rice: •
2 1/2 Cups of Long Grain Rice 3 3/4 Cups of Chicken Bone Broth
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Chipotle Sauce : •
1 2/3 Cup of Greek Yoghurt
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Juice of one lime or lemon (2 tbsp) 2 oz of Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce
1 1/2 tbsp of Honey
2 tsp of Avocado (or other) oil
3 tbsp light mayo
Some Cilantro (Optional) 1)
Add the ingredients to a Crockpot/Slow Cooker. o Cook for 2-3 hours on high or 3- 4 on low. o Shred the Chicken in the Crockpot o Cook 2 1/2 cups of long grain rice in the bone broth. o Add the cooked rice to the Crockpot o Blend Chipotle Sauce Ingredients o Serve with Chipotle Sauce o Garnish with Cilantro (Optional)
Puppy's favorite thing to do is play ball – the more you throw, the faster she runs! These cute playmates will even hide from each other and jump out and pounce on the other!
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