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Kennon Hydock
M.G. Newell is pleased to announce that Kennon Hydock has joined the company as a Senior Control Systems Engineer for their Greensboro Division. In this position, Kennon will report to John DeBruin, Greensboro Controls Engineering Manager. Kennon brings over 10 years of controls and automation engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry to M.G. Newell. Previously, Kennon worked for CSL Seqirus for 3 years. In this role, he was Principal Automation Engineer at CSL’s Holly Springs facility working with manufacturing infrastructure systems and networks. Prior to that, Kennon worked as an automation consultant with Horizon Controls group and a Rockwell system integrator with NNE. Kennon has a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of South Florida.
Raymond Bennett
M.G. Newell is pleased to announce that Raymond Bennett has joined the company as a Control Systems Engineer for their Greensboro Division. In this position, Raymond will report to John DeBruin, Greensboro Controls Engineering Manager. Raymond brings experience in controls and automation with a focus on machine vision and robotics. Previously, Raymond worked for Tellus Products for 2 years. In this role, he was a Controls Engineer tasked with overseeing their entire production facility including their packaging line. Prior to that, he has worked for the City of Panama City Beach and was attached to various projects around Panama City, FL. Raymond has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Florida State University.
Dennis Jackson
M.G. Newell is pleased to announce that Dennis Jackson has joined the company as a Field Service Technician for their Greensboro Division. Dennis will report to John DeBruin, Greensboro Controls Engineering Manager. Dennis attended DeVry University where he earned his BS in Technical Management.
6th Annual James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference
Come join Newell Automation at the 6th annual James Beam Institute Technical Conference on March 17th-19th in Lexington, KY. Our very own Jeff Bruinsma, Senior Automation Engineer, will be a speaker Wednesday morning focusing on integrating IO-Link in distillery operations. His presentation titles “This Aint’ Your Grandpa’s Distillery: Integrating IO-Link to Build a Bourbon 4.0” discusses how distilleries can prepare for the future through data-driven process optimization and smart maintenance.
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Triad Business Journal
M.G. Newell was featured as the cover story in the May 6th, 2016 issue of the Triad Business Journal.
SFPA BOARD MEETS IN GREENSBORO. LOOKS AHEAD TO 2024 CONVENTION.
On March 21st, MG Newell’s Gray Sherrill hosted SFPA board members to the company’s Greensboro, NC facility for a recap of the association’s 2023 convention and to look ahead at the upcoming convention in Charleston, SC.
To learn more, check out the full press release: SFPA Board Meets In Greensboro.
M.G. Newell Expands in Greensboro
M.G. Newell continues to grow! We’ve purchased a new building at the corner of Cessna Drive and Gallimore Dairy Road in Greensboro. After some remodeling work, the Greensboro Division engineers and sales team will be moving to this location.
Corporate associates will remain at our current location on Citation Court.
M.G. Newell Wins United Way Spirit of North Carolina Award
Greensboro, NC, May 3rd, 2024 – United Way of Greater Greensboro announced today that M.G. Newell has been awarded the 2023 Spirit of North Carolina Award. M.G. Newell has modeled a dedication to community service through their fundraising, volunteer, and advocacy efforts.
To learn more, check out the full press release.
M.G. Newell has received the Platinum Safety Award
This award is presented to companies who score between 95-100 on the Safety Assessment administered by Highwire.
“Management systems are critical to any company’s ability to deliver successful outcomes and, most importantly, to keep their employees safe. M.G. Newell has done a remarkable job implementing a strong safety management system resulting in exceptional safety performance and results,” – David Tibbetts, CSP, Highwire’s Chief Safety Officer.
Certified Control System Technician
We are proud to announce that Lamar Atwood has been certified as a Level 1 CCST.
ISA’s Certified Control System Technician® (CCST®) Program provides a non-biased, third-party, objective assessment and confirmation of a technician’s skills. CCSTs are skilled in pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic instrumentation. They understand process control loops and process control systems, including computer based systems.
ISA’s three levels of CCST certification require differing degrees of technical experience, education, and training with CCST Level 3 requiring the most.
M.G. Newell Joins CSIA to Advance Integration and Best Practices
We are pleased to announce that M.G. Newell is now a member of Control System Integrators Association.
CSIA seeks to advance the industry of control system integration. Members share industry expertise and best practices.
Ignition Certified 7.9
Newell Automation is pleased to announce that we are now a Certified Integrator for Inductive Automation. Ignition is a powerful industrial software platform built for SCADA, MES & IIoT applications and is used by nearly 45% of Fortune 100 companies.
Benefits of Ignition:
- Real-Time Control & Analytics: Easily control, display and analyze the status of your facility.
- Simple and affordable licensing eliminates confusion and puts you in the driver’s seat.
- Ignition’s server-centric architecture is designed to fit your company’s needs, both now and in the future.
Find out if Ignition software is right for your company:
Newell Automation Named Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator
We are pleased to be named a Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator.
Rockwell chooses proven, trusted and established companies that offer demonstrated knowledge and experience in design, implementation, project management and maintenance of industrial control systems.
EPLAN
Newell Automation is now a EPlan user for electrical and CAD design needs. Eplan provides the leading software for electrical engineering which allows suppliers to design automation and power systems more efficiently.
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National Welding Month!
The American Welding Society (AWS) designates April as National Welding Month to raise awareness of the welding industry and its career paths, recognizing the vital role welders play in various industries.
Let’s highlight M.G. Newell’s welders and the hard work they do every day!
SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES
Congratulations to the following associates celebrating service anniversaries in April:
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