Chris Howes, Supply Chain Director at Phoenix Mecano, holds a degree in Business with a concentration in Industrial Operations Management. His career began as the field of supply chain management was gaining strategic importance and Chris has developed extensive expertise across multiple facets of discipline. This broad experience has provided a practical understanding of the
Phoenix Mecano proudly participated once again in the Engineering Exchange program this fall, reinforcing our commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement across our global network. This year, the exchange featured Benedikt Moeller and Michael Klassen, who spent approximately two weeks immersed in each other’s host companies. Michael, currently with BOPLA, brought his expertise in CNC
“Phoenix Mecano just turned 50. They gave us a book to learn more about the company’s history. I was excited to find out that Brazil, my home country, was one of the first places Phoenix Mecano started doing business in. They’re still active there today, even though they’ve shifted to a different industry. So, working
Congratulations to our very own Camila Deyton, who just received the S.T.E.A.M. Professional of the Year Award from the Frederick Chamber of Commerce. S.T.E.A.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Camila began working at Phoenix Mecano in 2022 as an IT Intern. She joined us full-time after graduating from Hood College with a
This April 22, Phoenix Mecano proudly joins the global celebration of Earth Day, standing united through our Green Team initiatives to protect and preserve our planet. Earth Day is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a call to action. It reminds us that meaningful change begins with each of us and grows stronger
Think global, act local. This largely forgotten political catchphrase from the late 80s hasn’t officially found a new home with Phoenix Mecano, but perhaps it should. While obviously a global player in the enclosures and industrial components market segments, the Swiss-based company always strives to connect locally and make its presence keenly felt, wherever and
We tend not to think of engineers as extroverts, as the kinds of professionals who are client-facing—ready to make steady eye contact and personally engage to overcome a customer challenge. But that’s exactly the type of engineer Benedict Nortey is. “I have a background in engineering, of course,” says Nortey, “but also in consulting. So
College isn’t for everyone. We’ve long heard this. But the idea is gaining steam faster than ever. In April, The Wall Street Journal ran a story titled, “How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation.” It detailed how, not only is there a worker shortage in the skilled trades, but also how the perceived value
Phoenix Mecano is honored to have recently been featured in a story by NBC Washington that highlights our partnership with Frederick County Public Schools. This youth apprenticeship program provides students with hands-on experience and valuable career opportunities. One apprentice, Andora Corley, entered the program and completed 450 hours of paid work, saying, “It’s strongly changed
With benefits that go far beyond a simple win-win for employer and employee, out into the Frederick County community at-large. “Our focus is more than helping people find jobs. It’s helping people prepare to access a career pathway that’s going to lead them to be self-sufficient. We’re here to connect local talent to local businesses
