July 5, 2022 - Tom Marry has been named President of Charter Steel, a leading provider of quality wire rod and special bar quality (SBQ) products with operations in Wisconsin and Ohio. In this role, Marry will be responsible for continuing Charter Steel’s growth, which is powered by Charter’s culture and highly engaged workforce. Marry brings a wealth of manufacturing and leadership experience including six years as COO of Modine Manufacturing Co., a $2 billion Wisconsin-based company that provides heat transfer technology solutions to a wide range of global end-markets. Prior to Modine, he held roles of increasing responsibility with Milwaukee Electric Tool, Bosch and General Motors. Marry earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He has served on the board of directors of the United Way of Racine County and is active in the Racine and Kenosha County food banks. “Tom is joining Charter Steel at an exciting time as we focus on growing our capabilities and driving even more value for our customers,” said Bob Venable, President & COO of Charter Manufacturing, Charter Steel’s parent company. “In addition, his experience and leadership style are an excellent fit with our culture and values, which drive the Charter success formula.” Part of the Charter Manufacturing family of businesses, Charter Steel employs more than 1,300 employees in Saukville, Wisconsin; Cleveland, Ohio; and Fostoria, Ohio. Charter Steel is a leader in the markets it serves and is committed to environmental stewardship, with Charter’s electric arc-furnace technology producing one-quarter of the greenhouse gas emissions compared with traditional steel-making processes.
Gainesville, GA (June 22, 2022) – For many years, The Harris Products Group has provided financial support for a non-profit just down the street from its Gainesville, Georgia, facility. The organization, Sisu, brings educational, therapeutic, nursing and support services to children with special needs in 16 counties in northeast Georgia. Sisu’s integrated learning environment allows children from 6 weeks to 6 years with special needs to learn and interact alongside their typically developing peers.
This spring, Harris donated $25,000, bringing its total support over the years to more than $285,000. These donations have helped build new classrooms, improved playgrounds and assisted with Sisu’s administrative costs.
“At Harris, we’re proud to continue our annual charity contribution to Sisu, our friend and neighbor,” said Melissa Nolan, Human Resources Manager at Harris. “Over the years, many of our employees have had children enrolled at Sisu and we are happy to be able to support them both financially and as a good neighbor.”
Sisu is a Finnish concept that relates to inner determination, persistence, grit, bravery, resilience, hardiness and indomitable spirit. This is the mindset that Sisu encourages to help these children reach beyond perceived capabilities and take action against all odds.
More information about Sisu can be found at mysisu.org.
About the Harris Products Group
The Harris Products Group, a Lincoln Electric company with headquarters in the U.S., is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of cutting, welding, brazing, and soldering equipment, consumables and gas distribution systems. The Harris Products Group products are
sold and used in more than 90 countries. For more information about the Harris Products Group and its products and services, please visit www.harrisproductsgroup.com.
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Harris Products Group presented a $25,000 donation to Sisu in May. Pictured from left are Amy McMillan, Michelle Kuhrt, Carla Baker, Greg Doria (president of Harris), Daphaney Teaver, Melissa Nolan and Gloria Farrell. Baker, Teaver and Farrell are Sisu employees.
