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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 39 Southworth International Group Southworth International Group Inc. (SIGI) is a global manufacturer of material handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning. Our products provide ergonomic work solutions for a variety of industries and applications, while promoting safer work environments, improved productivity, and workforce optimization. Our roots in Maine date back to 1890 and our corporate headquarters are still in Falmouth, Maine. We also operate four additional US locations as well as facilities in Asia and Europe. n P R O D U C T S ¡ Scissor Lift Tables ¡ Automatic Pallet Positioners ¡ Container Tilters ¡ Portable Lift Tables ¡ Roll and Coil Handling Equipment ¡ Parcel Unloaders for Sortation Systems ¡ Powered Stackers ¡ Work Access Platforms ¡ Air Cargo Lifts ¡ Loading Dock Lifts ¡ Custom Engineered Solutions C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S Accounting, Administration, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Purchasing, Product Management, Sales. C O M P A N Y B E N E F I T S We understand that our success is a direct result of the efforts of our talented and dedicated employees. And we are committed to offering job opportunities that are financially, intellectually, emotionally, and socially rewarding. We offer competitive salaries and profit sharing. Other benefits include medical, dental. vision, disability, and life insurance as well as a health and wellness program. We also offer a 401K with company match and tuition reimbursement for qualified continuing education and career development programs. My role at SIGI involves collaborating with senior leaders and business users in all areas of the organization to problem-solve and manage the delivery of critical Information Services solutions. I enjoy bringing experts from within the company together to develop a shared understanding of our unique challenges, to define business impact and priorities, and to work with technical resources to implement aligned, impactful solutions. The autonomy offered at SIGI affords me a strong sense of ownership and pride in my work. I value the deep knowledge of my co-workers and have a huge appreciation for their willingness to lean into organizational changes that support our growth. Bates Karen SCHOOL: University of Maine, Orono YEARS AT COMPANY: 4.5 POSITION: Information Services & Business Intelligence Manager K A R E N B A T E S Sigi-Global.com 11 Gray Road, Falmouth, ME 04105 PHONE: 207.878.0700 FOUNDED: 1890 PRESIDENT: James Cabot FULL-TIME/ FTE EMPLOYEES: 600 globally, 300 in North America HEADQUARTERS: Falmouth, ME ADDITIONAL COMPANY LOCATIONS: Foxborough, MA; Manila, AR; Greensburg, IN; Queretaro. Mexico; Northampton, United Kingdom; Metz. France; Wiesbaden, Germany; Angelholm, Sweden; Norrkoping, Sweden; Wuxi, Shanghai and Ningbo, China C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M Engineering interns are routinely employed. Other internship opportunities are also available. C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T Community stewardship is an important part of our company's culture. We organize volunteer efforts at facilities for unhoused and underserved residents. We help to maintain the Presumpscot River Trail through Portland Trails. And we support Sharing Sleigh, which delivers gifts and meals to families during the holiday season. S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y Our initiatives include, but are not limited to: Transportation: Remote work opportunities reduce traffic. emissions, and fuel consumption. An electric vehicle charging station is available at our Falmouth office. Recycling: We recycle all toner/ ink cartridges, lightbulbs, electronics, and batteries, and we encourage employees to bring similar items from home to be recycled with our materials. Energy Conservation: Our facilities are equipped with LED lighting with motion sensors to turn off lights in unoccupied areas. Programmable thermostats and low water consumption fixtures are used throughout.

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