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S p o n s o r e d P r o f i l e S P R I N G 2 0 2 4 / W O R K F O R M E 37 M AD E TO O RD E R . M AD E TO LA ST . F A M I L Y O W NE D S I NC E 1 9 2 7 www.hewsco.com 190 Rumery St., South Portland, ME 04106 PHONE: 207.767.2136 FOUNDED: 1927 COMPANY OFFICERS: Bob Hews, President / Charlie Hews, Executive VP / Jim Hews, CEO / Drew Hews, VP Operations / Reggie Gagnier, COO FULL-TIME/ FTE EMPLOYEES: 50 HEADQUARTERS: South Portland, ME ADDITIONAL COMPANY LOCATIONS: Bow, NH (full-service) / Westminster, MD (satellite operation) Hews Company is a manufacturer and distributor of high- quality truck equipment, parts, and services for work trucks throughout the Northeast. Now in our 97th year of operation and fourth generation of family ownership, we attribute our success to staying ahead of industry trends and forging strong relationships with our customers, vendors, and employees. n To learn more about us, visit our website or check out our social channels: /Hews Company /Hews Company I enjoy mentoring our new techs and feel privileged to be part of their growth. It's gratifying to see them develop their work ethic and become versatile problem- solvers. We strive to help our new techs succeed and understand the importance of providing them with opportunities to continue to elevate their skills. Brian Hubbard, 48 C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E B R I A N H U B B A R D Hews Company SCHOOL: Bonny Eagle High School POSITION: Shop Lead – South Portland, ME. YEARS AT COMPANY: 14 C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T We have a strong commitment to com- munity outreach and involvement in the places we live and work. Hews annually supports 70+ local ME/NH charities and fund- raising events including Boys & Girls Clubs; Hospice of Southern Maine; food banks; Special Olympics; academic/sports teams; educational scholarships; and Camp Susan Curtis. Additionally, we annually contribute to United Way of Southern Maine along with over 70% of our employees who regularly donate portions of their earnings. S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y Hews manages environmental matters as an in- tegral part of our business. Paper products, cardboard, alumi- num, and scrap metal produced in our facilities are collected and recycled. To prevent release to the environment, waste oil is collected for recycling as heating fuel or disposal by a licensed environmental contractor with other hazardous waste products. We continue to focus on energy efficiency improvements includ- ing new LED lighting throughout our facilities. P R O D U C T S ¡ Work Truck/Van Bodies ¡ Service/Mechanics Trucks ¡ Energy/Propane Bodies ¡ Cranes & Forklifts ¡ Equipment, Parts & Accessories ¡ Repair/Inspection Services M A R K E T S / C U S T O M E R S Markets: Heavy Equipment/Commercial Truck Dealers; Energy/ Propane; Building Supply & Construction; Transportation; Forestry; Marine Representative customers: Hancock Lumber, Hammond Lumber, Eldredge Lumber, Milton CAT, Chadwick Baross, SIGCO, Dead River, Shaw Brothers, Pike Industries, State of Maine, Main Line Fence, Portland Glass, Lucas Tree, On Target, & many more. C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S Hews Company is always looking to add truck equipment technicians (installation/repair), welders, and fabricators to our team. We invite you to visit one of our shops and speak with one of our team members to learn more about our open opportunities! C O M P A N Y B E N E F I T S Health, dental, and life insurance; short-term disability benefits; 401K retirement/profit-sharing plan; paid time off; flexible work schedules; company events and luncheons; tu- ition/education reimbursement I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M Hews Company always welcomes interns to come learn and grow! We offer paid internships through PATHS Program, Eastern Maine Community College, and in-house mentoring.