MAG recognized as a “Best Place to Work”

MAG IAS, a global leader in manufacturing systems for metalworking, composites processing and renewable energy, has been honored with a 2011 MANNY Award from Cincy Magazine, recognizing the company as a “Best Place to Work” in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. Paul Texiera, MAG Vice President and General Manager, accepted the award at the 5^th Annual MANNY Awards Dinner. The MANNY Awards recognize Cincinnati-area companies for manufacturing industry accomplishments in five categories including Best Place to Work, New Product Development/Innovation, Biggest Breakthrough, Top Growth and New Job Creation.

“Our commitment to cutting-edge manufacturing technology makes MAG a draw for potential employees, and we encourage our people to embrace the ‘art of the possible’ and think creatively,” said Texiera. One of the unique aspects of working at MAG is the company’s “Creativity Days,” during which employees are given four hours off their regular duties each month to think of ways to improve the company.

MANNY Award nominees are judged on achievement in systems/process innovation, e-business, supply-chain management, employee safety, global business, technology transfer and quality control. An independent panel representing various business sectors selects three winners in each award category. MAG was nominated by Gateway Community and Technical College in Park Hills, KY, the educational institution that helps train the company’s apprentices.

MAG takes a proactive approach to building its future workforce, partnering with Gateway to offer an apprenticeship program that provides on-the-job training and related classroom instruction to prepare students for a career in manufacturing. The program includes three areas of study: Run-off Technician, Electrical Technician and Assembly Technician, and successful candidates are hired as full-time employees by MAG and provided 100 percent company-paid tuition. “This is an excellent program for students who know they want to work in manufacturing,” said Bill Weier, Human Resources Manager for MAG’s Hebron operations. “We provide specialized training and hands-on experience needed to start a career immediately upon graduation.” The apprenticeship program was featured earlier this year in an NBC Nightly News report with Tom Brokaw.

About MAG

MAG is a leading machine tool and systems company serving the durable goods industry worldwide with complete manufacturing solutions for metal cutting and composites applications. With a strong foundation based upon renowned brands such as Boehringer, Cincinnati, Cross Hüller, Ex-Cell-O, Fadal, Forest Liné, Giddings & Lewis, Hessapp, Honsberg, Hüller Hille and Witzig & Frank, MAG is recognized as the preeminent provider of tailored production solutions based on state-of-the-art technology. Key industrial markets served include aerospace, automotive and truck, heavy equipment, oil and gas, rail, solar energy, wind turbine production and general machining.

With manufacturing and support operations strategically located worldwide, MAG offers comprehensive lines of equipment and technologies including turning, milling, hobbing, grinding, honing, systems integration, composites processing, maintenance, automation and software, tooling and fluids, and core components.