Aliquippa, PA, April 8, 2017 – ARDEX Americas, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance building products, received the 2017 Healthiest Employers in Western Pennsylvania award by the Pittsburgh Business Times. This marks the fifth time ARDEX Americas has won the award.
Over 100 companies entered the competition, and 24 winners were selected across the different categories. This year ARDEX Americas competed in the 100-499 employee category, and there were six winners in this category. Winners were selected based on a score compiled from leading health intelligence platform Springbuk®. The order of winners in each category will be announced at the awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 8, to be held at the Westin Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
Breanne Thompson, ARDEX Benefits Manager, said, “The Healthiest Employer Award is very thorough in considering everything from wellness benefits to senior management involvement, and ARDEX is delighted to once again win this prestigious award.” ARDEX Americas was founded in 1978, and since the beginning has always placed great importance in promoting the health of employees. “Having ARDEX’s dedication to employee health recognized reaffirms the extraordinary success we’ve experienced,” Thompson added.
For more information on ARDEX Americas, please visit www.ardexamericas.com.
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February 3, 2017 marks Randy Holt’s 20-year Anniversary with ARDEX. Randy began his career at ARDEX as a temporary Production worker in the Coraopolis facility, and was then hired on as a full-time employee. When ARDEX moved to the Aliquippa plant in 2000, Randy became a shift leader and with his desire, dedication, and drive to learn everything he could about the Aliquippa facility he quickly became a part of the newly formed maintenance department and has since become the Maintenance coordinator for that team of three. He is the ‘go to guy’ in the maintenance department and has the most experience working on and working with the equipment here in Aliquippa. Due to Randy’s knowledge of not only the plant equipment but also the plant processes he helps train new guys in the plant on both equipment and OSHA policies. He has also provided support and training for the Mansfield, TX, Stockton, CA and Dallas, GA plants both during commissioning and after, with the ongoing day to day maintenance. Randy’s knowledge of ARDEX and the equipment that we use in the plants has made him a valuable resource for not only the Aliquippa plant but all of the other plants in the system as well.
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February 23, 2017 marks Udell Hollins’ 10-year anniversary with ARDEX. Udell began his time as a temporary production laborer, and was then hired on full time in February of 2007 in the Runner/Sanitation role. In this role Udell is responsible for ensuring that all mail is delivered in a timely manner, as well as maintaining the cleanliness in the Aliquippa plant. Udell’s friendly manner and politeness are two attributes that have served him well in this role.
February 12, 2017 marks Brian Leheny’s 10-year Anniversary with ARDEX. Brian started his career in ARDEX production and learned the different jobs to support our manufacturing operation. In 2012 Brian was promoted into the position of Control Room Leader. In this role Brian carries out many responsibilities which include coordinating daily schedules, managing bulk silo inventories, making daily crew assignments and ensuring his production team meets daily safety, quality and efficiency goals. Brian has been a key production team leader that has helped our organization expand and integrate new investments and processes.
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