Integrity Matters - December 2018

INTEGRITY MATTERS

December 2018 Vol. 20 No. 12

FAM I LY FA RMH OU S E

LOCATION: Brunswick, ME
ARCHITECT: Jessie Carroll, Whitten Architects.
PRODUCT SERIES: Wood-Ultrex®
PRODUCTS USED: Integrity Casement, Awning, Double Hung,
Inswing French Door, and Marvin Windows

2017 Red Diamond Achiever Winner

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INSIDE LOOK: FAMILY FARMHOUSE

This new home couldn’t happen quickly enough for this growing family. To take full advantage of the southern exposure, the home’s site-
With three small children, they were ready to build a new home with specific design solution situated the home to capture an abundance
room to grow and play. of sunlight and views to a nearby pond. The overhang on the second
The main floor of this modern farmhouse-style residence spans east level provides protective shading of the lower level windows while
to west, maximizing solar exposure to the south. The bright and allowing plenty of solar gain in the winter.
open floor plan provides clear sightlines from the kitchen through Key to the success of the project was the selection of high-
the living and dining rooms and ending at the screen porch. It was performance Wood-Ultrex Casement, Awning, Double Hung
very important to the parents that their home be a cozy, sun-filled Windows, and Wood-Ultrex Inswing French Doors.
residence using high performance windows and doors that fit their The contemporary styling and design of the windows and doors, along
tight budget. with their high energy-efficiency performance, low maintenance, and
durability will serve this family well for many memorable years ahead.

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CHALLENGES FACING SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
AND THE FIVE GENERATIONS

By Dennis Griffith, EHS
Supervisor, Roanoke

An unprecedented change is happening
in our workplaces. In many organizations,
up to five generations are currently
working together creating a situation
that is both full of opportunities and
challenges in how facilities deal with
safety and safety training.

Can you name the five generations?
Although generalizations do not apply to
every individual within a group, studies
have shown some basic tendencies that
apply to most members of these groups.

SILENT GENERATION The Silent Generation is often identified by the importance they place on duty and
loyalty. They are the last generation to likely spend an entire career at one company.
I’ll figure out how not to get hurt They are inclined to follow the rules, but their experience encourages them to sometimes
overestimate their abilities to handle whatever comes their way. Their embrace of self-
reliance means they are the least likely to report issues to management or to the helpline.
Many may struggle with technology, but they are the most engaged generation and want
opportunities to develop and learn. They like teamwork. They also expect their experience
to be respected. Safety-wise, this group tends to rely on experience and “good old
fashioned know-how” rather than sit in a class learning about safety.

BABY BOOMERS Baby Boomers often see their self-worth tied to career and consequently are seen by
others as “workaholics” who are driven by material acquisitions, titles and personal success.
I will follow the safety procedures. I’m Their optimistic outlook and youth orientation, which remains unshaken even as they
sure there is a solid reason for them age, have helped many of them embrace the latest technology, though direct person-to-
person communication is still their preference. Like the Silent Generation, they are also
team-oriented. When it comes to safety, this group tends to listen to instruction and follow
direction without question.

GENERATION X’ERS Generation X’ers include many of the first “latchkey kids.” The popular image of Gen
X’ers is a product of change and unrest in their families and the broader society. This often
I don’t see the relevance of that contributes to their independence and self-direction, while at the same time resulting in
safety procedure as it applies to me skepticism toward authority. They tend to be adaptable, focused on results and motivated
by a need for security. Their self-sufficiency causes them to ask for feedback only when
4 Integrity Matters  |  December 2018 they need it, and they would rather work alone. They are very technologically literate. This
group wants to engage in safety dialogue, asking questions directed more about the” why”
of safety policies and procedures rather than take them at face value.

MILLENNIALS Millennials are the first generation to grow up using the internet and information
technology from a very young age. They are typically confident (and sometimes over
Yeah, yeah, I get there are safety confident) due to highly involved, affirming parents. In the U.S. and affluent nations, their
procedures, now keep me safe early lives were overscheduled making them comfortable with multitasking. Millennials
expect lots of feedback and rewards in the workplace and are considered to be
idealistic. They work to live, not live to work. Work/life balance is more important to
them than salary and they want to do work that improves society, putting emphasis on
corporate social responsibility, sustainability and diversity. They crave more frequent
learning and advancement opportunities. They are technology experts. Safety-wise
this group comes into the workplace not feeling they need know the “why” of safety
procedures, preferring to be shown the minimum in safety they need to get by, relying
on management to create a safe workplace.

GEN Z Gen Z at this early stage seems to have shorter attention spans and limited
interpersonal skills. As a group, they are creative — especially with respect to application
Safety is not part of my of technology — and open-minded with a desire for opportunities to use their many
job responsibility; my skills. Like Millennials, they expect feedback and rewards and they are not principally
employer must design the motivated by money but by a flexible lifestyle. Also like Millennials, they have strong
workplace so I can’t get hurt commitments to social responsibility. Though immersed in technology, they prefer face-
to-face communications. They enjoy working in structured, small teams. They tend to
place the responsibility for their work safety totally on management and, at this stage,
appear to be the least of the work groups to be engaged with safety or safety programs.

Surprising Demographics:

• The Silent Generation (born 1900-1945) currently makes • Millennials are on track to comprise 50 percent of the
up only about 3 percent of the global work force. workforce worldwide by 2020.

• Millennials (1981-2000) are now the most prevalent • Generation Z (born after 2000) composed another
generation in the workplace (25 percent), surpassing 3 percent of the global workforce, but they make
the number of Baby Boomers (1946-1964) in 2014, and up more of the global population (25 percent) than
Generation X (1965-1980) in 2015. any other generation. By 2020, they will be out of
school, making up 20 percent of the global workforce
right behind Millennials.

In summary, the two youngest generations together will compose nearly 70 percent of global employees within the next four years, while the
older three generations will still be in the workplace. This will create a great challenge for the safety programs at most businesses because
of the varied difference in how each generation views safety. The methods of training will have to be changed to ensure that every new hire
understands that safety is a cooperative and collaborative effort between the employer and the employee. Both have a vested interest in
creating and maintaining a safe work environment.

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INTEGRITY’S 2019 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN DRIVE

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Integrity’s 2019 United Way Campaign Drive got off to a fast start Needless to say, there were a variety of ways to participate. Each
on Monday, November 12. Travis Christopher from United Way plant worked in teams to motivate participation. The team with the
teamed up with Chris Barta and the Integrity leadership group to highest participation could choose gift cards for shopping, movies
host our kick-off meetings for each of the shifts at each plant. This and restaurants. The individual participation prizes included a
year’s goal is to increase awareness and participation from last year. drawing for a choice of a Fire tablet, Fire HD or Fire Stick.

Last year, the Integrity team volunteered many hours working This year’s theme days were Super Hero Day, Holiday Day,
with other volunteers in the community to help with the following Wacky Day, Decade Day and Sports Theme Day/Jersey
United Way’s Bold Community Goals. Day. Also, people could donate to the United Way through a
onetime financial gift, a payroll deduction or by participating in
• Reduce hunger and homelessness the Nacho Fundraiser.
• Prepare children to succeed
• Help people be independent Integrity is hopeful that this enthusiasm will continue to spread
• Lift people out of poverty and extend our reach to help more people in our community.

The volunteers help raise funds and pack food for the Great If you were unable to participate and would like to donate to the
Plains Food Bank as well as support the school supply drive, United Way, visit their website at www.unitedwaycassclay.org.
backpack programs and reading programs. Many volunteered
to help senior citizens with some of their household tasks they
could not do on their own.

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NEW EMPLOYEES / PROMOTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome to our new Integrity employees!

NAME DEPARTMENT LOCATION SHIFT NAME DEPARTMENT LOCATION SHIFT

Rasmusson, Eric HR Fargo Office Maurice McGhee Receiving Roanoke Eves
Aidrus, Abdisadik Paint Fargo Third Tre Noel Receiving Roanoke Eves
Lehmann, Alex Shipping Fargo Eves Darnell Calloway Shipping Roanoke Eves
Soule, Kristin Quality Fargo Eves Brandon Woodie Special Roanoke Eves
Yotam, Niyokwizera CA2 WFN Eves Dylan Clark Special Roanoke Eves
Scott, Christopher Fab WFN Eves Henry Shell Jr. Special Roanoke Eves
Monger, Ganga CA1 WFN Eves Aaron Bond AU1 Roanoke Nights
Davies, Prince WUPD1 WFS Days Carl Creech AU1 Roanoke Nights
Newton, Tyler WUPD1 WFS Eves Matthew Kidd AU1 Roanoke Nights
Andrew Garner DH2 Fargo Eves Raqwon King AU1 Roanoke Nights
Chamara Perera WUPD1 WFS Eves Samantha Ragan AU1 Roanoke Nights
Basnet, Sunil CA1 WFN Eves Alisha Cooper AU2 Roanoke Nights
Innocent Zamkulu Paint Fargo Third Demetric Snider Receiving Roanoke Nights
Tamang, Som Fab Fargo Eves Freddie Crouse Receiving Roanoke Nights
Holweger, Tanner Shipping Fargo Eves Lacy Scott Jr Receiving Roanoke Nights
Haarsager, Michelle DH2 Fargo Days Phillip Goad Receiving Roanoke Nights
Nelson, Kenneth WUPD2 WFS Days Riley Payne Receiving Roanoke Nights
Moncada, Christopher WUPD1 WFS Eves Troy Merchant Receiving Roanoke Nights
Rivera-Butler, Larissa DH1 Fargo Days Christopher Gibbs Special Roanoke Nights
Samah, Emmanuel DH1 Fargo Eves Christopher Penn Special Roanoke Nights
Caga, Kelvin CA1 WFN Eves Jerome Hill Jr Special Roanoke Nights
Hopper, Robert DH2 Fargo Days Michael Williams Special Roanoke Nights
Elefante, Nicholas Driver Fargo Days Stephen McCray Special Roanoke Nights
Maki, Christopher Driver Fargo Days
Heisler, Shane Paint Fargo Days Congratulations to our employees who've
Jackson, Arius WUPD2 WFS Days accepted new roles with Integrity!
Adan, Mohamed WUPD1 WFS Eves
Watkins, Mitchell CA2 WFN Eves NAME POSITION LOCATION SHIFT
Bergman, Lillian CA1 WFN Eves Fabrication Assistant
Evanson, Forrest Fab Fargo Eves Christopher Coltin Widner Supervisor Fargo Eves
Beth Walker AU1 Roanoke Days
Brandon Andrews AU1 Roanoke Days Ken Griesbach Material Handler WFN Days
Janie Eckert AU1 Roanoke Days Keiser Wurgler Material Handler WFN Eves
Kahlil Alexander AU1 Roanoke Days Molly McConnell Quality Auditor WFN Eves
Oscar Muse AU1 Roanoke Days Sarah Morgen Buyer Fargo Office
Hillary Lavigne AU2 Roanoke Days
Brian Sink Doors Roanoke Days Andrea Jensen Environmental Health and Fargo Days
James Johnson Drivers Roanoke Days Safety Manager (interim)
Nancy Hoback INF FAB Roanoke Days Michelle Aaland WFN Office
Christopher Allen Maintenance Roanoke Days Associate HR Business
James Chambers Maintenance Roanoke Days Molly Swenson Partner Fargo Office
John Brown Receiving Roanoke Days Alyson Naegle Fargo Office
Vernon Creech Jr Receiving Roanoke Days Hannah Quade Payroll Administrator Fargo Office
Zenaida Roop Receiving Roanoke Days Bill Grover Payroll Administrator Fargo Days
Henry Davis Shipping Roanoke Days Lilas Groosnickle WFN Days
Keith Anderson Shipping Roanoke Days Garret Heiden Manufacturing Engineer WFS Office
Paul Whalen Shipping Roanoke Days
Darren Tabor Special Roanoke Days Jackie Carter Production Trainer Roanoke Days
Danielle Rhoten AU1 Roanoke Eves Trainer
Adeline Ndeze AU2 Roanoke Eves Tamishia Manns Manufacturing Engineer Roanoke Days
Affrica McKenzie AU2 Roanoke Eves Will Robertson Material Handler/Parts Roanoke Days
Cassandra Fogan AU2 Roanoke Eves Carolyn Andrews Expeditor (Screens) Roanoke Eves
Behtan Hashemzadeh Receiving Roanoke Eves Asst Supervisor - Doors
Jeremy Jones Receiving Roanoke Eves Irene Andrews Asst Supervisor - Receiving Roanoke Eves
Quality PAS Auditor
Lance Page Receiving Roanoke Eves Dixie Settle Material Handler/Expeditor Roanoke Nights
Screens
Gwen Jenkins Supervisor - AU2 Roanoke Nights
Material Handler/Expeditor
Kevin Boswell Balance Tubes Roanoke Nights
Supervisor - Receiving
Yolanda Wade Material Handler/Expeditor Roanoke Nights
Screens

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AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Ericka Claytor Ericka has distinguished herself by going On July 11, Ericka was able to pull two batches
above and beyond the call of duty from June of frames, bead one batch, and laid several
Position: Quality Tech Eves 30 through July 24, 2018. On June 30 during batches of glass for several lines which resulted
Location: Roanoke a personnel shortage on AU2, Ericka ran the in building strong relationships with line
entire frame department with minimal help all supervision in the process.
while taking quality calls throughout the shift.
She also stayed over on AU2 3rd shift and
In addition, there were several nights she was laid sash training a new associate on proper
able to repair or replace screens that had been techniques. Thank you for Winning as a
damaged, ensuring the units were shipped Team, Building Strong Relationships and
complete meeting customer expectations. Pursuing Excellence!

15 Years SERVICE RECOGNITION

Ryan Hagen Brian Martin

Position: Maintenance Days Position: Continuous Improvement
Location: West Fargo South Location: Fargo

Ryan is originally from Wahpeton, ND. He earned an Associate Degree in Brian is from Hamilton, ND. He has an Associate of Applied Science degree
Machine Toolmaking from North Dakota State College of Science. Through in Mechanical Design, Drafting and CADD from Minnesota State Moorhead.
a friend, Ryan applied at Integrity and started in and is currently working in He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management from
the Maintenance department. Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Ryan enjoys the people he works with every day. After working in the commercial construction industry, Brian saw an
Integrity ad in the local paper and applied for a new opportunity. He was
hired as a Designer in the R&D department. With the tremendous growth
in that department over the years, Brian moved to Quality and then to the
Continuous Improvement department and is now a Project Leader.

Brian enjoys the people. He states, “We have so many great people working
in the factories and in the field supporting our products. I enjoy working with
all the groups on improvement opportunities.”

Brian won a Living the Values award in 2015.

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WOOD-ULTREX INTERIOR FLEXIBLE FINISHES

On October 29, Integrity Wood-Ultrex released the much While the project was complex, the West Fargo South team came
anticipated flexible interior finishes including two new interior together to facilitate the development and subsequent release of
color finishes, designer black and clear lacquer, with the first unit these finishes. Sincere thanks to all involved; many challenges
sent down Line 2 at West Fargo South the following day. were overcome collaboratively and customers continue to be
delighted by the options.
This eight month-long project places Integrity in an excellent
position for continued growth in 2019.

SUPPORT FOR DEALER EF SAN JUAN

A huge thank you to all who contributed to our fundraising efforts for
the EF San Juan team earlier this month.

Thanks to your generosity, we raised $5,073 for our colleagues
at EF San Juan. The Marvin Companies matched each donation,
bringing our total contribution to $10,146.

Every dollar of the funds raised will go directly to EF San Juan’s
employees, many of whom have lost nearly everything as a result
of Hurricane Michael.

Employees of the of The Marvin Companies consistently come
together to help others in times of crisis, further demonstrating that
we’re truly stronger together. Thank you for your support.

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HUMAN RESOURCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEARN TO LIVE WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Has stress become a holiday tradition? New deadline – December 15

Help is just a click away. Due to the delay of the Apples & Lemons letter, the
deadline to complete all wellness tasks has been extended
Learn to Live is an on-line Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program
that is confidential, accessible at home, effective and free for to December 15, 2018.
you and your family.
Please submit any documentation
Visit learntolive.com/partners into HR by this date.
and enter code MARVIN.

OMADA

An early holiday gift.

Omada is a digital lifestyle change program that can help you lose weight, reduce your risk for chronic disease,
and feel better than you have in years. All at no cost to you.

You’ll get your own:

Professional Health Coach
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Online Peer Group for Support
Interactive Weekly Lessons

Call 888.409.8687 or visit omadahealth.com/marvin to see if you’re eligible.

Please contact Human Resources for more information!

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EMPLOYEE CORNER

V S P Y J S D R A W E R A H B T N Y I G DOCTORS ON FLEXIBLE
R P W X I T U K Y F Q U C T S C A L F A DEMAND SPENDING
Z R E S G W A B I L X A A Q H T L A E H ACCOUNT
A O L X B E O A D D U C S Y N A E G R R BLUE CROSS
E F L A E L N D E Q D A V G I L D N W Y BLUE SHIELD WELLNESS
E I N A Y G U M Q R V I N C B W S I E O INCENTIVE
Y T E S N R A E D I J D N I B A W D B F VSP
O Y S S Z N S L N C E A X W R M N N Z F PROGRAM
L B S I D R N G L T N E M E R I T E R O AFLAC
P L F S O B S C R I L T H E V H V P P C PROFIT
M U M T U A B S F F V S H R H I V S C J THE HARTFORD SHARING PLAN
E E C A T F C F O A E P A A T U F M W N
G O U N V G V C L R Y M R N D A N W F S MARVIN TOTAL FINANCIAL
D T W C W E U V O B C T E O O E H A H G REWARDS ENGINES
A T L E D T T F J U F C I F G T N A L V
N M S E U Y K K I O N B J I E R R T X P DELTA DENTAL RETIREMENT
W Q T L U L W J R I V T P J M I A X A U
E N G I N E S D L E I H S M N R Y M S L HEALTH EMPLOYEE
G Q R Q C W T H E S P R O G R A M K W N SAVINGS ASSISTANCE
N T N U O C C A X B T O T A L V Z Q H W ACCOUNT
PROGRAM

THE VILLAGE

Our Values

Do the right thing.
Be stronger together.

Think differently.
Raise the bar.
Believe it’s possible.

Egg Roll in a Bowl Mission Statement:
Integrity leverages its revolutionary
Submitted by Jenna Lee Ultrex® fiberglass material to provide the
right products and options to its targeted
Ingredients: Directions: segments that deliver reliability, competitive
6 C Green & Red cabbage performance, durability, and value. Integrity
1 lb Ground pork 1 In a large skillet, cook pork, white onion and garlic is also a service champion in delivery, ease
1 White onion until meat is cooked completely. of interaction, and customer satisfaction.

2 cloves Garlic While meat mixture is cooking, chop cabbage and Published monthly for the employees of
½ C Soy sauce 2 green onions and start making rice (either on stove Marvin Windows and Doors
¼ C Water [email protected]
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Ginger (canned or fresh)
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5 When meat mixture is cooked completed, add Printed on recycled paper (10% post consumer fiber)
chopped cabbage and sauce mixture.

6 Cover and cook until cabbage is al dente (or
more if you prefer).

Once done cooking drizzle sesame oil on top-- serve
7 with cilantro, green onions and wonton strips on top.

Feel free to add soy sauce as well. Enjoy!