Integrity Matters - November 2018

INTEGRITY MATTERS

November 2018 Vol. 19 No. 11

WELLSTONE PLACE

LOCATION: Lewes, DE
BUILDER: John Leebel, The Lewes Building Company
PRODUCT SERIES: Wood-Ultrex®
PRODUCTS USED: Integrity Casement, Awning, Double Hung,
Polygon and Sliding French Door

Past Red Diamond Achiever Participant

INSIDE LOOK: WELLSTONE PLACE

For builder John Leebel, the challenge to overcome for this family home was to have windows and doors that would
not be affected by the salt air. The home is located in the coastal town of Lewes, Delaware, where wind, rain, sun,
snow – and the constant exposure to salt air – can take their toll.
Leebel also wanted to install windows with a natural wood interior to match the wood trim throughout the home. And
with any project, availability and delivery are always a concern to avoid costly delays.
Selecting Integrity Wood-Ultrex® Casement, Awning, Double Hung and Polygon Windows and Sliding French Doors
made all the difference for Leebel. “Integrity’s exterior finish makes such a huge difference in our salt air environment,
and the wood interior really coincides with the interior trim,” Leebel said.

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DESIGNER BLACK MAKES ITS DEBUT ON HIT HGTV SHOW
PROPERTY BROTHERS: BUYING AND SELLING

We’re proud to be featured in this season of the hit HGTV series Property Brothers: Buying and Selling, where stars Drew and
Jonathan Scott help homeowners sell their current home and buy a new property.
In October, the brothers tackled a budget-friendly renovation while on the hunt for a suburban home with lots of acreage to buy.
Two kitchen windows with historical significance were replaced with custom Wood-Ultrex Awning Windows featuring the highly
anticipated Designer Black interior finish and Matte Black hardware, which formally launched for Integrity at the end of October.
During the month of November, continue watching as Wood-Ultrex Casements, Awnings and French Doors are installed throughout
the homes renovated by the brothers.
Visit www.hgtv.com/shows/buying-and-selling for details on when to watch, or to view a complete episode listing.

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DRIVING COMPETITIVE HEADWAY ON MULTIPLE FRONTS

By Ken Modeen (CSI, CDT, LEED AP), Senior Architectural Project Manager

Over the years, we have watched Integrity We have strong competitors in the In recent years, some of our key people
products and options grow. We have window and door industry. We have smart continually made the case to the
added exterior colors beyond our first competitors. They augment their product Construction Specifications Institute,
meager offering of Pebble Gray and and option offerings as we do. They the body that controls architectural
Stone White. We have created the All educate the market on their products. specification process and formats, that
Ultrex product line. Those developments fiberglass composites and wood fiber
and additions are driven by market When their products fall short PVC composites have properties and
desires, therefore a need from the market. competitively, they do what they can to performance characteristics that are
Change is not only inevitable, it is crucial to overcome shortcomings. One tactic a too far apart from each other to be
compete in the market. The market, which major competitor uses against Ultrex, is to considered similar composites. Therefore,
includes architects, builders, suppliers, insinuate that their non-fiberglass material is they should be separated into their own
building owners and homeowners have basically equal to fiberglass. Their material individual sections. That argument was
an appetite. Our base products with their is wood fiber mixed with PVC and Vinyl; eventually accepted as fact. The materials
functionality and performance are the meat they use "fiber" right in the material name. If were separated into their own sections
and potatoes which feed the appetite. The architects get confused and think the “fiber” of the window and door specification for
options, which offer choices such as color, product is somehow akin to fiberglass; well, architects to use in their projects. This
hardware styles, metal finishes and glass that is a most convenient confusion. was a major positive development in our
options are the desserts. The sweets, if you ability to differentiate Ultrex from inferior
will, laid out on a tray, offered with a smile Architects use specifications to establish wood-PVC composite material window
to create a smile. The broader the selection products in a designed project. Among manufacturers. Also, this change no
of most delicious desserts, the larger the other reasons, it sets a quality standard so longer allows them the ability to rest on
crowd that attends our dinner. And so, we that not just any product can be used in the “convenient confusion” where fiberglass
continue to develop, add and effect change construction of their project. Usually more windows are being considered in an
to grow the crowd, to grow the market. than one manufactured product meets a architecturally specified project.
given product specification. The builder
Product offerings are not the only means or owner still has choices within the quality A multi-fronted tactical approach drives
to compete. We must compete on multiple parameters. Where windows and doors change and helps Integrity feed the market
fronts. We must ensure that the market are concerned, fenestration materials that appetite. Each product development,
knows of our products and are kept are made of multiple constituents within the each introduction of new options, as well
educated on our newest introductions end material are called composite materials. as each argument posed and accepted
and offerings. We need to pole the Fiberglass, containing glass fibers and resins drives the changes that are crucial to
market and understand the reasons why is a composite material. Wood fibers mixed compete in the market.
our competitors are chosen over our with PVC is also a composite material. Prior
products for a project. We need to feed to the fall of 2016, all composite window
those reasons back to our research and and door materials were housed under
development and marketing to feed their the same window and door specification
appetite for information from the market. section even though the properties and
That is part of what we on the sales team do. performance of the composites from
different manufacturers varied greatly.

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MANAGING CHANGE: A SAFETY FOCUS

By Alan Haataja, Environmental Health & The change process is coordinated by the During the machine build process,
Safety Coordinator, WFN Engineering Process Support Group, who there are several review points at which
serve as lead project managers for process Integrity personnel review the build
Recently, an injury occurred because of an changes to the plant, including installing progress and observe the equipment
overlooked detail on planned changes to new equipment, changing the layout of operation. It is common for additional
the physical layout of one of the Integrity production lines, bringing in new product safety requirements to be identified
facilities where a section of guarding was lines, and making structural changes to during these mid-build reviews. Once the
removed. While the existing guarding was the building. They coordinate with plant completed machine is on-site, it is placed
in place, a procedure had been developed leadership, department supervisors, in line in a “commissioning” state, where
to safely remove racking elements. When associates, and the Environmental Health it is tested by our personnel for function
the guarding was removed, the team and Safety staff (EHS) at all stages of and safety. If necessary, the equipment is
working on the racking could move the planning, implementation, and evaluating locked and tagged out until it is verified
racking elements in different directions. In of changes made. They arrange planning safe for operation. Our line associates
an effort to speed up removal of the racking, meetings, discuss changes and consider work alongside the CEG group to test
the established procedure wasn’t followed, safety hazards that exist or will be created the equipment in “normal use” settings.
which resulted in the rack dropping and an by the changes, coordinate with EHS to Any equipment adjustments and upgrades
employee was injured. Failure to plan for conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) of needed are then made prior to installing
this element of change was one of the root tasks and equipment install being planned, the equipment on the line. As part of this
causes of this injury. and hold follow up meetings to monitor commissioning process, the line associates
and track progress. Associates at all levels and engineers complete a JHA of the
What is Change Management? It is a are highly encouraged to ask questions, equipment. This process is also used for
step-by-step process that enables the introduce ideas and suggestions, and input in making necessary equipment
establishment of change to the work report safety observations to help make the adjustments for safety.
environment. Safety is a primary focus implementation of change a success.
and goes hand-in-hand with maintaining The objective of a Management of Change
orderly, efficient and productive work New equipment and processes are (MOC) program is to ensure all changes
processes. The process of managing evaluated for safety prior to being put into to a process are properly reviewed and
change methodically allows alignment full production through the involvement of hazards introduced by the change are
of all employees and resources, and safety, maintenance, process engineering identified, analyzed, and controlled prior
ensures the change is implemented with support, management, and the Custom to going into operation. The Integrity
all hazards addressed ahead of time. Equipment Group (CEG). The groups process for managing change only works
That is why we must assess for change, consider ergonomics, pinch points, if everyone participates and communicates.
prepare for change, plan for change, rotating parts, moving parts, exposure to MOC is the art of teamwork; a safe work
implement the change, and sustain the sharps, potential energy, electrical, fire, environment is the result.
change. To be successful, managers must chemical, noise, light, OSHA and industry
be committed to making the program standards, environmental regulations,
work. Employees are encouraged to and many other factors.
share concerns and ideas along the way.
A system to identify and control hazards
must be in place, and OSHA compliance
must be adhered to. Training on safe work
practices should occur once hazards
have been identified. Finally, continuous
monitoring and improvement needs should
be planned for. The linchpin tying it all
together is a climate of mutual respect with
open communication.

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SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE (SEC) UPDATE

The last few months have been busy at
the Integrity plant in Roanoke, Virginia.
In August, a Sloppy Joe Fundraiser was
held with the proceeds going to the
American Cancer Society – Roanoke/
Lynchburg. In September, the SEC hosted
a Loaded Baked Potato fundraiser for a
coworker in need. A bake sale was also
held to help a coworker in need. A huge
thank you to everyone who participated
in making the fundraisers a success and
helping our coworkers.
In October, Integrity Roanoke took a much
needed break in their work schedule and
hosted a fish fry and hushpuppy cookout
for their associates.

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NEW EMPLOYEES / PROMOTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome to our new Integrity employees!

NAME DEPARTMENT LOCATION SHIFT NAME DEPARTMENT LOCATION SHIFT

Engelke, Dee Dee Fab Fargo Days Schaller, Isaac WUPD1 WFS Eves
Christopher Brown AU1 Roanoke Days
Engelke, Willie DH1 Fargo Days Douglass Kidd AU1 Roanoke Days
Mahmod Al-shiblawi AU1 Roanoke Days
Leahy, Tanner DH1 Fargo Eves Ronnie Hall AU1 Roanoke Days
Angela Grimes AU1 Roanoke Eves
Sayler, Adam DH1 Fargo Days Shontae Brown AU1 Roanoke Nights
Elizabeth Hale AU2 Roanoke Days
Mohamed, Abdirahman DH2 Fargo Eves Jennifer Starnes AU2 Roanoke Days
Kerri Gardin AU2 Roanoke Days
Vickerman, Lindsay Fab Fargo Days Larhonda Turner AU2 Roanoke Days
Maria Pereyra AU2 Roanoke Days
Tedla, Same CA1 WFN Eves Stephen Hammed AU2 Roanoke Days
Travonte Carter* AU2 Roanoke Eves
Jackson, Joshua WUPD1 WFS Days Bradi Schumacher AU2 Roanoke Nights
Rakiah Wright AU2 Roanoke Nights
Salberg, Barret WUPD1 WFS Days Sonya Johnson AU2 Roanoke Nights
Julia "Julie" Ruell INF DH Roanoke Eves
Medina, Yhoxian WUPD1 WFS Days Kelsey Plott INF FAB Roanoke Days
Tomorrow Saunders INF FAB Roanoke Days
Lamah, Rackie WUPD2 WFS Days Kendra Keeling INF FAB Roanoke Eves
Daniel MacKenzie Maintenance Roanoke Nights
Wills, StEves WUPD2 WFS Days Richard Frost Receiving Roanoke Days
Trevor Duncan Receiving Roanoke Days
Christoffels, Michael CA1 WFN Eves James Myers Receiving Roanoke Eves
Jon Lamar Johnson Receiving Roanoke Eves
Hicks, Trevor CA2 WFN Eves Rakim Haskins Receiving Roanoke Eves
Receiving - Anthony Gill Receiving Roanoke Eves
Ahmed, Aden CA1 WFN Eves Tod Trent Shipping Roanoke Eves
Gerard Gladden Specials Roanoke Days
Illies, Ryan CA2 WFN Days Jalin Dudley Specials Roanoke Eves
Mark Groves Specials Roanoke Eves
Hebel, Girley DH2 Fargo Days

Hebel, Mitchell DH1 Fargo Days

Hassan, Abdirahman Paint Fargo Days

Roden, Chad Maintenance Fargo Days

Wenzel, Jacob Shipping Fargo Third

Omar, Ali DH2 Fargo Eves

Pollock, Tanya DH2 Fargo Days

Dodge, Chase Fab WFN Eves

McCalip, Shae CA2 WFN Eves

Nubson, Zachary CA2 WFN Eves

Meyer, David Fab WFN Eves

Fomba, Martha CA1 WFN Days

Subba, Buddha CA2 WFN Eves

Campas, Daniel WUPD1 WFS Days

Bekius, Brad DH1 Fargo Eves

Larson, Marisa WUPD1 WFS Eves

Ermel, Nickolas DH1 Fargo Eves

Jorgenson, Jacob DH2 Fargo Eves Congratulations to our employees who've
accepted new roles with Integrity!
Scott, Alexander DH1 Fargo Days

Janes, Kerry Maint. Fargo Days NAME POSITION LOCATION SHIFT
Cody Boe Material Handler
Said, Zakariya Fab Fargo Eves Fargo Days

Mustapha, Yusuf DH2 Fargo Eves

Munongo, Sona DH1 Fargo Eves Amanda Lopez Quality Tech Roanoke Nights

Noel, Nicholas CA2 WFN Days Chris Slocum Supervisor Roanoke Nights

Jones, David CA1 WFN Days Kim Witcher Assistant Supervisor Roanoke Nights

Lamirante, Jared WUPD2 WFS Days Marcus Thompson Assistant Supervisor Roanoke Nights

Gonzalez, Michael WUPD1 WFS Eves Branden Egan Quality Auditor Roanoke Days

Sjolin, Jade Receiving WFS Days Rubicelia Hernandez Quality Auditor Roanoke Days

Myrold, Melissa Fab WFN Days

Fero, Jarrett CA2 WFN Days Steve Mompremier Assistant Supervisor Roanoke Days

Friedrich, Kristopher CA1 WFN Days William Van Velzer Material Handler/Parts Expeditor Roanoke Eves

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15 Years SERVICE ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION

Steven Skar Steven grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. He started his
Integrity Career in Double Hung and then moved
Position: Receiving, 3rd Shift into the Receiving Department. Steven enjoys his
Location: Fargo coworkers and sees them as his second family.

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UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING

Each fall, the United Way of Cass-Clay coordinates the annual Day of Caring volunteer event to
connect senior citizens in need with volunteers to help with projects inside and outside of their
homes. This year, the 26th Annual United Way Day of Caring was held on Thursday, October 11.
Thirty-five volunteers from Integrity assisted senior citizens in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Divided into seven teams, the Integrity volunteers worked 2.5 hours with various projects such
as yard work, cleaning windows, cleaning behind appliances, and other projects or tasks that the
home owner needed done. United Way had 1,900+ volunteers going out into the community
to help with this event. Thank you to the Integrity team members who participated in this
impactful volunteer event!

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2019 CALENDAR

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Daylight
Saving Time

Begins

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27 29 30 End of Fiscal 24 26 27 End of Fiscal
Martin Month President's Month St. Patrick's
Luther King Day Day
31 1 2 28 1 2
Day 25 25 26 27 28 2924 30

28 31 End of Fiscal
Month

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Easter Mother's Day

Holiday

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29 End of Fiscal End of Fiscal
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Sunday
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28 Memorial
Day 24 25 26 27 2823 29

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30 6 28 29 30 31 123 1 2 34567
Labor Day
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Independence
Day

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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End of Fiscal 24 25 26 27 of Fiscal 29 30
Month 28 Month End of Fiscal

27 28 29 30 31 1 2 Thanksgiving 29 30 Christmas Day Month
Halloween
Thanksgiving 31 1 2 3 4

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SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE

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VZANCEWOZDPEBMGIWFKT Modulus
RGFCKNODJQKHPCYTOQQT CAD Engineer
AHSOHPDFRKYYMYBXINUY Designer Technician
QTKOAMATERIALSTTDCDX Testwall Materials
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CATBOHVNORTOMREHTEDP Our Values
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XQHABDESIGNERASTCMRV Do the right thing.
MWFXRHREDLINESWVWOQP Be stronger together.
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MWCUVNYEHZOCLHBGMUKN Think differently.
EBTDCWYOWATLQMXHOLPK Raise the bar.
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Chicken Taco Chili Mission Statement:

Elaine Erickson Integrity leverages its revolutionary
Ultrex® fiberglass material to provide the
Ingredients: Directions: right products and options to its targeted
16 oz. Light Red Beans (do not drain) segments that deliver reliability, competitive
1. Combine all ingredients in the crock pot the day performance, durability, and value. Integrity
before to allow the meat to marinate is also a service champion in delivery, ease
of interaction, and customer satisfaction.

16 oz. Black Beans (do not drain) 2. Keep chicken whole for the process

1 C. Frozen Corn Kernels (or 3. Cook on low for 6 hours
canned if preferred)

16 oz. Tomato Sauce 4. Shred the chicken

8 oz. Tomato Juice 5. Continue cooking for 30 minutes longer Published monthly for the employees of
Marvin Windows and Doors
1 pkt. Taco Seasoning [email protected]
www.integritywindows.com
2 Tbsp. Dehydrated Onion (can use diced)
Volume 19, No. 11 November 2018
1 pkg. Chicken Breast
Kathy Faeth, Editor, ext. 643700
Sara Eidsmoe, Editor, ext. 4043
Kacky Nanthavong, Layout, ext. 1469

Printed on recycled paper (10% post consumer fiber)

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