People on the Move – Congratulations!
Life Safety
Luis Merigo
recently transitioned to the role of Product Manager for the Life Safety team.
In his new role, Luis oversees Emergency Lighting Units & Battery Packs across our Dual-Lite, Compass, and Lumination Life Safety Products.
Luis joined the Tijuana facility as a drafting intern ~7 years ago before moving into Product Engineering. He relocated to Greenville in 2021.
Controls
Rashad Harper
has transitioned to a new position in Product Management, focusing on Controls.
In his new role, Rashad oversees standalone controls and all CX and NX Lighting Control Panels.
Rashad joined the team ~ 9 years and has supported various brands including Columbia, Prescolite, LiteControl, and Kurt Versen.
Bill Bruggemeier recently joined the Current Controls Team as the Product Manager for hardware based NX Controls.
With extensive experience in technology product management, Bill brings valuable expertise from his previous roles at Schneider Electric and Legrand North America. In his most recent position at Schneider Electric, Bill served as the Product Manager for Connected Living, where he successfully launched the Square D branded wiring device business and introduced innovative energy monitoring and control solutions. Prior to that, Bill spent nearly 14 years at Legrand North America, managing connectivity, intercom, and camera products, as well as overseeing retail channel management.
Please join us in celebrating our employees through Applause
Light! Design Expo
The team was present at the Light! Design Expo in San Francisco, where we had the opportunity to showcase our lighting solutions products, interact with the design community and our peers in the industry.
Light! Design Expo is Northern California’s Premier Architectural Lighting and Design Show, showcasing the latest in architectural lighting products and attracting a wide range of design professionals. The event was free to attendees and presented a unique opportunity to experience the latest in innovative architectural and decorative lighting products.
Environmental Fair in Acuna
This June, the Acuna site celebrated Environmental Month with a series of activities. They planted trees, held raffles with ecological prizes, gave talks on the benefits of composting, and carried out garbage cleaning in community parks.
Reminder- UPDATE your Teams Profile Photo
Help us get to know you better by adding your photo.
Laptop Instructions
- Open Microsoft Teams.
- Click on your account initials in the top navigation bar.
- Select “Edit Profile”.
- Click on “Upload Picture” and choose a photo of you from your computer.
- Click “Save” and your new profile picture will be set.
Alternatively, you can log into My Account (microsoft.com) from a web browser, too.
Independence Day Photo Contest Winner Selected
Congratulations to Jennifer Franklin from our Hendersonville factory for submitting the winning photo of her family celebrating Independence Day activities.
Jennifer - your Stanley is in the mail!
Coffee & Conversation Sessions #GetTechnical
Scott Ziegenfus, VP of Customer Experience, Indoor & Controls, held a recent webinar for employees exploring how the Customer Experience team supports our clients before and after a sale. He discussed the services the team provides and the key points in the purchasing cycle. If you missed the webinar, check out the Learning Channel for an instant replay! Thanks Scott for this great informational session.
Celebrating the 4th of July in Hendersonville #Games
Our teams had great fun celebrating the 4th of July today with hamburgers and hotdogs, then competing in a friendly cornhole tournament. This was a great way to learn team building while maintaining the competitive spirit.
Montreal Volunteering Event#DoingRight
Spreading kindness with every helping hand. Our Montreal team joined forces at Moisson Montreal, Canada's largest food bank. Together, we're turning compassion into action. What's your superpower?
Chinese Dragon Boat Festival #StrongerTogether
June 10 was the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, and our team in China came together to celebrate this special date by making crafts.The main customs of this festival are hanging the image of Zhong Kui, hiding from the midday sun, hanging Chu leaf amulets, hanging calamus and mugwort, holding martial arts competitions and ball games, among other activities.
Summer Activities at Plympton #StayCool
Summer arrived in Plympton with an ice cream truck full of delicious flavors, a "Race your Boss/Coworker" competition using remote controls toy cars and fabulous prizes!
Pride Month at Tijuana #Respect
The Tijuana factory commemorated Pride Month with love, respect and commitment to diversity. During this month, they celebrated with different activities, from inspiring talks to awareness initiatives.
Growth and Development at Acuna #Learning
The Acuna team recently celebrated English as a Second Language graduation ceremony, where several of our employees had the opportunity to take classes for a year to enhance their skills and knowledge of the language. The program was a great success, and the next offering begins this month. We look forward to seeing our employees continue to grow and develop their skills. This initiative reflects our continued commitment to investing in the personal and professional growth of our team. Congratulations grads!
Acuna’s first Lean Event, a 6-week program linking our business to local universities to improve on savings, output, and ergonomics in different production areas recently began. 12 students alongside our engineers, as mentors, presented their projects to members of the Current team and university directors.
We are confident that by helping students develop their potential, that they will help contribute to our continuous improvement in plant operations. Special thanks to Sr. Engineer Victor Espinosa, Lean Event Leader, for his valuable contribution. Here's to a great beginning!
UPCOMING Events in Greenville
Looking to learn and play a little pickle ball? Free lessons and play will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays starting today, July 9th at 4:30 pm in the Parking Lot by the Loading Dock. Sign up to participate by using the QR code.
Volunteer with the Current Team at United Way of Greenville County's School Tools to help supply resources to Greenville County students so they can have the best start to the school year. We will be distributing backpacks and other necessary tools as well as having fun activities like a backpack personalization station and making balloon animals.
Sportclub Offers Discounts in July in South Carolina
Focus Group Insights: The Power of Empathy and Compassion
Our recent service culture focus groups highlighted two key competencies: Empathy and Compassion.
Empathy
- Listen Actively: Fully engage.
- Show Understanding: Acknowledge feelings.
- Respond Thoughtfully: Provide considerate solutions.
Compassion
- Be Kind: Small gestures have big impact.
- Offer Help: Provide a warm transfer.
- Be Patient: Transform frustration into positive outcomes.
We invite you to commit to our Service Culture by practicing empathy and compassion in your daily interactions. Your dedication to these competencies will help us create a more supportive and positive environment for both our customers and colleagues. For more insights and practical tips, visit the Learning Channel here
That’s all for this week!
We are thankful for the many contributions. The next currently is scheduled for distribution 07/23/2024
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