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Congratulations
to Leo Russo for Ten Years With Trialon!
Trialon Corporation
would like to extend our congratulations to Leo Russo for 10 years
of services. Leo Russo began working for Trialon on May 15, 2000
in an engineering validation support role on site at GM OnStar.
Since then, OnStar has come a long way as has Leo. He now is involved
in aspects ranging from IT testing and new development to maintenance
of testing equipment – all in addition to his original validation
support role.
Leo is an experienced team player who brings energy and enthusiasm
into the groups he supports. He is a hands-on professional with
a knack for solving difficult developments. He is a seriously hard
worker with the ability to “Ham” it up with his co-workers when
the need is there for a lighter outlook.
Please join us in congratulating and thanking Leo for his hard work
and 10 years of dedicated services.
Above, Leo Russo displays his Oak Mantle Clock, presented to him for Ten Years of loyal service to Trialon Corporation.
Jesse
Daeschlein Acheives Five Years of Service!
Trialon Corporation
would like to congratulate Jesse Daeschlein for five years of service!
Jesse began his career at Trialon in December 2004 as an electronics
technician at the Center Road Laboratory. In August, 2006, Jesse
transitioned to Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems (Nexteer) where
he now works as an electronics validation technician where he performs
testing on electrical steering components.
In addition to serving our country in the US Marine Corps, Jess
also obtained his AAS in Electronic Engineering Technology in December
2001 and graduated with the highest honors.
Congratulations on hitting the five year mark Jesse! We are looking
forward to many more years.
Staffing Division Manager Keith Browne (L) congratulates Jesse
Daeschlein (R) with a Trialon Fleece Jacket after reaching Five
Years of employment.
Shanna
Hughes Promoted to TVTC Laboratory Manager!
It’s
with great pleasure that Trialon announces the promotion of Shanna
Hughes.
On March 29th, 2010 Shanna Hughes was promoted to the Laboratory
Manager at Trialon’s Validation Technical Center (TVTC)
located in Kokomo, IN. The Trialon Validation Technical Center
is a joint venture between Delphi and Trialon and is responsible
for validating Delphi’s ‘Passenger Occupancy Detection
System’ (PODs).
Shanna started her career with Trialon in February of 1998. She
was hired as an Environmental Test Technician at Trialon’s
FGK test facility Kokomo, IN. After several years as a technician
she was promoted to Lead Technician and then to the Engineering
Supervisor at the Trialon Reliability Test Center (RTC) in Kokomo,
IN. Her responsibilities have been vast; backup for our administrative
assistant, test technician, engineer, designer, supervisor, and
quality auditor. These skills make her a very important intellectual
commodity to Trialon.
Shanna arrived at Trialon with an Associate Degree in Mechanical
Engineering Technology from Purdue University; with commitment
and dedication she returned to Purdue and completed her Bachelor
of Science Degree in 2002.
Shanna’s dedication, commitment, and work ethics are the
core values that make her an outstanding employee, and one that
Trialon is glad to have.
Standing Left
to Right are Engineering Manager Gregg Ladd, Trialon Validation
Technical Center Laboratory Manager Shanna Hughes, and Senior
Executive Vice President Les Hadden.
Trialon
Wins Contract Manufacturing Labor for Delphi’s New Electric
Vehicle Component Manufacturing Facility in Kokomo, IN!
Delphi
officials are moving ahead on a new electric vehicle component
manufacturing facility in Kokomo, in part thanks to a $50 million
local tax abatement passed Monday.
Delphi officials at Monday’s Kokomo Common Council meeting said
the new facility on Morgan Street will operate like a new business
startup, rather than as a new division of the worldwide components
manufacturer.
“This is a new product and a new technology. It’s like starting
up a new company,” said Kevin Clancy, general director of human
resources.
In the short term, that will mean keeping production costs low.
Engineers at the electric vehicle component operation will “be
a mix, like we’ve always done,” Clancy said, referring to the
blend of in-house and outsourced engineering staff at the Delphi
Electronics and Safety headquarters.
The “techs,” those who will build the newly designed components,
will be hired through Trialon, a human resources outsourcing firm.
Techs will make between $10 and $12 an hour, with benefits through
Trialon, Clancy said.
Work is already under way at the former WIS Sheet Metal building,
1501 E. 200 South (Morgan Street), according to Lisa Hardwick,
plant manager.
“We’re in debugging mode right now. We’re debugging all of the
machinery as it’s brought in, and we have vendors in retrofitting
the building,” she said.
Operations should start in the third quarter, she said, with full
production volume arriving in 2013 or 2014.
According to a statement of benefits submitted to the city of
Kokomo, Delphi plans to add 118 new jobs and retain 72 jobs through
the new operation, which will also utilize space at the current
Delphi location on Lincoln Road.
In return, the city council agreed to a five-year personal property
tax abatement on up to $50 million in new machinery needed for
the operation.
Last year, Delphi received an $89.3 million U.S. Department of
Energy grant to produce electric-hybrid technology in Kokomo.
Delphi is matching the grant — up to $178.6 million — representing
a three-year investment to advance the development of low-cost
manufacturing of electric-drive vehicles in the U.S.
Last year, when President Barack Obama announced the grant, he
specifically said the money would be spent on operations in Kokomo.
City officials, however, said Monday the location of the project
was in doubt for some time.
Monday, Clancy acknowledged previous concerns the facility might
not locate in Kokomo.
“When we found out about being selected for the award last August,
Delphi expected to own the plant on Lincoln Road,” Clancy said.
“Under the Delphi bankruptcy agreement, GM acquired that site,
so therefore Delphi needed to find another manufacturing site.”
Clancy credited state and city officials for the final location
of the facility.
“The quick response by the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
and the city of Kokomo was a critical reason why Kokomo was chosen
for the site,” he said.
Scott Smith is a Kokomo Tribune staff writer.
He may be reached at 765-454-8569 or via e-mail at scott.smith@kokomotribune.com
Trialon
Working With HiredOnTheSpot.com at Career Expo!
FOX 2 news has
uncovered a new development on the job front. This could be the
beginning of what we have been waiting to see -- the end of the
nightmare for many.
They had to open the doors early there were so many people at this
career expo, but for the first time we've witnessed something we
haven't seen before at any of the job fairs in which we've participated.
Companies now looking for workers that tell us they just got the
word that they can hire.
"As we were sitting here at the job fair, my phone rang and it was
my client asking for five more people. So, we're so excited," said
Lisa Crawford with Diversified Industrial Staffing. They supply
engineering and construction companies.
Their story is not an isolated incident.
"The recovery is starting right now, and we're seeing our suppliers
calling us saying we need immediate needs right now in the automotive
sector. We need needs in the defense sector. So, they're calling
us, and we are hiring people from production workers to engineering
managers," said Matthew Karrandja with Trialon.
So, what's happening out there? Robert Garcia at Gonzales Design
says that the ripple effect is now heading positive.
"They're building more cars now and it's trickling down to our large,
tier one suppliers," said Garcia. "They're finally contacting us
and they're creating jobs now because we see that things are getting
a little bit better, and they want to hire contract people versus
direct hires."
However, there are jobs for direct hires and they're opening up
at Chrysler.
"We are looking for business unit leaders within metro Detroit...
We have a variety of positions open on our Chrysler Careers Web
site," said Kris Philips with Chrysler.
Let's hope this is a trend.
The job expo was sponsored by the Orion Township Chamber of Commerce,
UAW Local 5960 Retirees and HiredOnTheSpot.com.
Congratulations
to Cheryl Leggewie, Trialon's Newest 5 Year Member!
Cheryl's employment
with Trialon began when her sister Angie, a former Trialon employee,
made the decision to relocate to Georgia. Angie recommend Cheryl
to fill her position and the rest is history.
Cheryl performs numerous tasks in the corporate office. She greets
clients by phone and in person as if they were her life long friends,
makes sure packages are shipped and received as requested and most
importantly she is instrumental in processing our weekly payroll.
Over the past 5 years Cheryl has become a vital part of the Corporate
Office. The nameplate on her desk reads "Director of First Impressions"
and a great one she is!
L to R are
Benefits Coordinator Wendi Uhrig; new 5-Year Member Cheryl Leggewie,
and Senior Vice President of Operations Les Hadden
Trialon
Corporation Opens New Engineering & Test Services Facility in Ohio!
Trialon
Corporation, celebrating our 27th year in business, is pleased
to announce the expansion of our Engineering & Test Services into
another state. Ohio, the latest addition to the Trialon Corporation
map, is the home of our newest Testing Facility. With the addition
of a new state and new location, Trialon’s Engineering & Test
Services Division is now comprised of nine (9) Test Lab locations
operating in 4 states; Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and New York including
Partner-On-Premise Labs (otherwise referred to as Bundled Services).
We have grown our Engineering & Test Services business from one
location to over nine locations and are continuously expanding.
Trialon’s Technical Staffing Division also offers full-service
human resources from staffing (both direct and contingent workforce)
to employment screenings to recruiting services, and solutions
for all your staffing needs. With our wide diversity Trialon Corporation
has the power of several companies in one. To learn more about
Trialon Corporation please visit us at www.trialon.com.
Congratulations
to John Krug, the Newest Member of the 20 Year Service Club!
John
began his career with Trialon Corporation on October 16th, 1989
as a Maintenance Technician in the Facilities Department where
he worked for 5 years. John was responsible for the routine and
non-routine maintenance of the entire facility, lawn & grounds,
environmental test chambers, vibration shakers, and test equipment
located at the Center Road Test Laboratory in Burton, Michigan.
In 1995, John was offered the position of Electronics Technician
in the Product Reliability Group at Trialon’s Center Road
Test Laboratory where he joined without hesitation. John’s
strong desire to put in “long hours” and do “whatever
it takes” attitude proved beneficial for the entire department.
Often less-experienced Technicians would seek Technical advice
from John and looked to him as their mentor. That paid big dividends
for John as shortly thereafter, he was promoted to the position
of Lead Technician and appointed Safety Coordinator for the entire
complex.
In 1998 after spending nearly three years in the Product Reliability
Group, John re-joined his old Teammates in the Facilities Department
and was promoted to Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician. Once
again John’s electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and
engineering knowledge was shared with his entire maintenance staff
and the fruits of his labor can even be seen today in the polished
skill sets of the staff that directly reports to him.
Promoted again in October of 2004 John joined our Corporate Staff
as the Facilities Coordinator responsible for all five of Trialon
Corporation’s Test Labs in Michigan & Indiana, the Corporate
Office Complex in Burton, Michigan and Technical Staffing Division
Building in Troy, Michigan. Finally in 2006 John was promoted
to Corporate Properties & Building Systems Manager. During
this time John has continued to expand our maintenance and calibration
services and hire additional staff to meet the needs of our clients!
John is always in early in the morning, preparing the complex
for business, and sets the tone for the entire day. He can often
be seen at one of our locations on the weekends and evenings checking
the facility and making sure all is well. John spends a great
deal of time on the road as he travels back and forth between
the Corporate Office in Burton, Michigan; Fenton Road Lab in Grand
Blanc, Michigan; MTEC (Michigan Test Engineering Center) in Burton,
Michigan; Technical Staffing Division in Troy, Michigan; Reliability
Technical Center in Kokomo, Indiana; and Validation Technical
Center in Kokomo, Indiana.
John “always” puts his best-foot-forward and continues
to raise the bar in everything he does. His attention to detail,
vast knowledge, never ending energy and equally positive attitude
has made him an “outstanding” Employee, Team Leader,
Coordinator, Supervisor, and without doubt will make him a success
in his new role as Corporate Properties and Building Systems Manager.
With his belief of doing whatever it takes to get the job done
right, no matter what that job may be, we are confident John will
be a huge success and continue to make us proud.
Congratulations again on your 20 years with Trialon Corporation!
Newest Member
of the 20-Year-Club John Krug, accompanied by two fellow members,
President and CEO Pat Crowder, and Senior Vice President Les Hadden.
John
receiving his customary Twenty-Year Gifts from Trialon President
and CEO Pat Crowder while Senior Vice President Les Hadden looks
on.
Here's to Twenty
More!
Donnie
Neiswinger Reaches Fifth Anniversary with Trialon!
Trialon
Corporation would like to congratulate Donnie Neiswinger for five
years of service. Donnie began his career with Trialon Corporation
on October 11, 2004 as an EMC Engineer at Trialon’s Michigan
Test Engineering Center (MTEC) in Burton.
Donnie had
previously worked for Underwriters Laboratories in Novi as an
EMC Engineer before accepting the position at Trialon. In the
past five years through hard work and dedication Donnie has developed
numerous software and process automation packages that helped
the EMC lab excel in their testing capabilities, truly making
us a one-stop-shop for the clients. When it comes to the day to
day challenges, he is first class in getting the job done.
He received
his BSEE in May 1984 from Purdue University, IN
Congratulations
on your 5 years and wishing you many more years with the Trialon
Team.
L to R are: EMC Lab Supervisor Paul Krug, Donnie Neiswinger (wearing
his Trialon 5-Year Jacket), and Seniorr Vice President of Operations
Les Hadden
Garnet
Elliott Accepts New Role!
On behalf
of Trialon Corporation we are pleased to announce that Garnet
Elliott has accepted the role of Corporate Controller effective
immediately. Garnet’s new responsibilities will include overseeing
the day to day operations and management of the Corporate Accounting
and Administrative Departments.
Garnet began his career with Trialon Corporation on August 8,
1988 as the Chief Accountant within the corporate offices, and
has remained an integral part of our corporate staff. Garnet is
the 7th member of the exclusive Twenty Year Club and throughout
his career with Trialon; Garnet has been instrumental in establishing
systems and processes that have provided the tools necessary in
creating efficiencies and accountability across all areas of the
company.
Garnet's professionalism and work ethic have helped foster the
environment that we all work in today. He is an exemplary employee
that can be counted in the most difficult of circumstances. He
openly welcomes challenges that would cause others to shy away.
Garnet has consistently provided leadership and commitment that
has allowed Trialon Corporation the opportunity to grow and prosper
during his tenure.
Garnet holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Baker College with
a major in accounting and a minor in Computer Information Systems.
He also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration
from the University of Michigan. Garnet has also left his mark
outside of corporate office as he has instructed several classes
in accounting over the years at Baker College. Additionally Garnet
represents Trialon within the community. He is an active member
of the Downtown Flint Kiwanis Club. Most recently he has held
the position of club President and maintains a position on the
club's Board of Directors.
Please join us in congratulating Garnet in his new role and wish
him continued success!
Newly-named
Corporate Controller Garnet Elliott stands with President &
CEO Pat Crowder and Sr Vice President Les Hadden
Keith
Browne Promotion Announcement!
Trialon
Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Keith J. Browne
to Manager - Technical Staffing Division effective August 12,
2009.
Keith joined Trialon Corporation in February of 1996 as an Account
Manager at our Saginaw operations covering Saginaw, Midland and
Bay City. Since then he has worked at various locations and diligently
supported our clientele’s needs driving sales records to new levels
and leading by example. Keith’s strong ability to generate new
business ideas will guide the division through our changing economy.
Keith Graduated in 2000 with his Master’s Degree in Business Administration
from the University of Michigan, Flint. He was employed from 1990
to 1996 at Troy Design, Inc., where he began as a contract employee
at GMPT and ultimately hired direct as an Account Representative
and Recruiter for technical positions.
Please join us in congratulating Keith on his promotion and continued
success!
Founded in 1982, Trialon Corporation is a supplier of technical
staffing and test engineering services to the Aerospace, Automotive,
Alternative Energy Bio-Engineering, Military and Telecommunications
industries. Trialon supplies these services through branch offices
in Troy, Michigan and Kokomo, Indiana (Technical Staffing Division)
and testing laboratories (Engineering and Test Division) in Burton
and Grand Blanc, Michigan and Kokomo, Indiana.
Keith Browne,
recently promoted to Manager - Technical Staffing Division, stands
with Director of Global Sales Leanne Hadden
Jeff
Knauff Surpasses Ten Years with Trialon!
Trialon
Corporation would like to congratulate Jeff Knauff for his ten
years of service. Jeff joined Trialon on September 7, 1999 working
in the Facilities Department at Trialon's Reliability Technical
Center (RTC) in Kokomo, Indiana.
Through the years Jeff has displayed his loyalty and dedication
to get the job done. He was one of Trialon's first Service Technicians
during the infancy of Trialon's Independent Service Department.
Over the past ten years Jeff has traveled from Canada to California
doing whatever it takes to get the job done, rain or shine!
Currently Jeff is responsible for day to day facility operations
at RTC as well as the Service Coordinator for Trialon's Indiana
operations. Over the years Jeff has continued to lead the way
when it comes to work ethics and dedication. His devotion to his
job and family are second to none.
Congratulations Jeff on obtaining your ten years of service with
Trialon Corporation.
Left to Right
are John Krug,Trialon's Michigan & Indiana Service Manager;
Jeff Knauff, Indiana Service Coordinator and newest member of
the 10-Year Club; and Les Hadden, Sr Vice-President of Trialon
Corporation
Trialon
Awarded Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) Accreditation!
We are pleased
to announce that Trialon Corporation has been awarded DSCC (Defense
Supply Center Columbus) certification. This important certification,
in addition to our ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and WBE (Women Business
Enterprise) enables Trialon to offer even more unique benefits
to our valued Military and Defense clients.
If you have more tests than you can run given the limitations
of time, equipment budgets, and /or personnel we would like the
chance to help.
Our entire Trialon team is committed to delivering the highest
level of customer service, which sets us apart from our competitors.
Our goal is to exceed our client’s expectations by providing them
with all the information they need to make well-informed decisions
regarding Engineering & Test Services.
In the meantime, please feel free to visit our new Military Testing
section on our website at http://www.trialon.com/military.html
to view a complete listing of MIL-STDs or contact us on 1-800-847-8111
ext. 7937.
Les
Hadden named Senior Vice President of Operations!
On
behalf of the Trialon Corporation's Board of Directors and Shareholders,
Patricia L. Crowder, Trialon's President/CEO is pleased to announce
the promotion of Les Hadden to the position of Senior Vice President
of Operations effective June 1, 2009. Les' new responsibilities
will include overseeing the day-to-day operations and management
of both divisions (Technical Staffing
and Engineering & Test Services),
including growth, development, personnel, and profitability.
Les' career with Trialon Corporation encompasses over twenty years
of service along with many different positions within the corporate
structure. He was originally hired in March of 1986 as a contract
employee and was placed on assignment in Flint, Michigan at AC
Spark Plug as a Metallurgy Technician. In 1992, Les was promoted
to Project Technician at Trialon's Center Road Test Laboratory
in Burton, Michigan. Shortly thereafter, he was again promoted
to the position of Lead Technician.
Observing his always positive attitude and his "can do" outlook
at every task that he encountered, Les was asked in 1999 if he
would consider joining the Corporate Staff as an Account Manager
in the Sales Division. Les accepted the challenge without hesitation.
Then in January of 2000, another challenge was placed in front
of him for consideration. Trialon asked if he would assume the
role of Laboratory Manager at its Reliability Technical Center
in Kokomo, Indiana. He and his family believed it to be a good
opportunity for his career at Trialon and after careful consideration
of the pros and cons moved his entire family to Kokomo without
hesitation. Les' presence and leadership at the Kokomo facility
proved to be very beneficial to the Corporation and resulted in
a renewed work ethic, a return to professionalism and outstanding
service to Trialon clients.
His talent of working with others and getting them to work tirelessly
toward a common goal of customer satisfaction led to his promotion
in 2003. He was named Indiana Operations Manager, responsible
for Trialon's three test facilities in Indiana; the Reliability
Technical Center, the FGK Validation Test Lab and the Westfield
Validation Test Lab. 2006 marked Les's promotion to the position
of Director of Engineering and Test Services Division, responsible
for Trialon's five testing laboratories in Michigan and Indiana.
Finally, in 2007 Les was promoted to Vice President of Engineering
and Test Services responsible for all activities within the division.
Les continues to go above and beyond expectation in all his endeavors.
His never ending enthusiasm and energy and his true heartfelt
willingness to help others has made him an exemplary employee,
supervisor, manager, director, vice president, and without doubt
will make him a success in his position as Senior Vice President
of Operations. Les's heart and values are rooted firmly in his
strong commitment to work and to family. He is frequently heard
saying that "close enough and good enough" are not phrases that
he recognizes. Those are the core values that Les has carried
with him to this day. With his belief of doing whatever it takes
to get the job done right, no matter what that job may be, we
are confident Les is the right person for the position.
Founded in 1982, Trialon provides test engineering and technical
staffing services to clients in the automotive, aerospace, military,
consumer product, pharmaceutical, medical device and telecommunications
industries. Trialon is a global company serving clients in the
U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia.
Trialon Corporate Headquarters is located in Burton, Michigan
with five engineering laboratories and technical staffing offices
in Michigan and Indiana. Our engineering laboratories are accredited
to ISO/IEC 17025 and our Technical Staffing Division is ISO-9002
registered.
Trialon's
newly-promoted Senior Vice President of Operations, Les Hadden.
Trialon President
and Chief Executive Officer Patricia L. Crowder congratulating
Les Hadden on his new role as Senior Vice President of Operations
for Trialon.
Trialon
Corporation Receives Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise!
Trialon
Corporation is pleased to announce that the company has met the
stringent requirements and has been certified as a Woman Business
Enterprise (WBE) by the Woman's Business Enterprise National Council.
WBENC's national standard of certification is a meticulous process
including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection.
The certification process is designed to confirm the business is
at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.
This important certification enables Trialon to offer even more
unique benefits to our valued customers.
In today's global business, supplier diversity is a valuable tool
which helps retain and attract new employees and business. If supplier
diversity is important to your company, we would love to hear from
you.
About WBENC... The Women's Business Enterprise National Council is the
nation's largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated
by women in the United States. WBENC is a resource for the more
than 700 US companies and government agencies that rely on WBENC's
certification as an integral part of their supplier diversity programs.
As
an added benefit to our valued employees, each of you is now eligible
to participate in the GM Supplier Discount Program. This program
offers discounts on the purchase of new vehicles, reduced mortgage
rates and other discounts. Simply click on the link below to go
directly to their website for complete details and instructions.
Put your GM Supplier connections to work today and save!
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home, refinancing, or interested in tapping your home’s equity,
the Great Moves™ by GMAC program has a solution that’s right for
you.
Right now, you can take $250 off your closing costs on a new
mortgage from GMAC Mortgage Corporation. You can also take
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can help eliminate the stress associated with moving by connecting
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home and moving household goods.
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The GM Supplier Discount program also gives you great values on
select, eligible, new and unused GM vehicles. With a network of
participating dealers nationwide, you’ll be driving away in the
GM vehicle of your choice in no time. For vehicle information,
visit www.gmsupplierdiscount.com.
If you are a Trialon employee shopping for a vehicle, call Wendi
at Trialon’s Corporate Office for our corporate code. You will
need the code to enter the GM supplier discount website.
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