The Wagner Companies [recently] announced the hiring of Michael Dover as the company’s new president. Dover, who joins the executive team effective today, assumes the position previously held by Rick Kettler who retired after an 18-year career with the company and a nine-year tenure as president. Bob Wagner remains in the role of chief executive officer (CEO). Dover brings 26 years of extensive manufacturing, sales and marketing experience to the company. "Mike has the experience and skill-set to effectively lead our company into the next era," said Bob Wagner, CEO. "He has a proven track record in manufacturing and understands the critical importance of building upon our established reputation of delivering the highest levels of product quality, innovation and service."

Vote on the Best Top Job Submissions at METALfab!

The deadline to submit an entry for the Top Job Contest has already passed, but it's not too late to vote for your favorite Top Job submission.

Support your fellow industry comrades by not only attending METALfab for its unbeatable education and networking opportunities, but vote on the best work categorized by type at the show! 

Trimble and VolkerWessels [recently] announced a strategic relationship to standardize VolkerWessels' projects on a key set of Trimble construction technologies. The collaboration is designed to leverage each company's core capabilities to advance innovations in Building Information Management (BIM) technology and improve the management and predictability of building construction and real estate projects. "Our close collaboration with VolkerWessels enables both companies to innovate while driving greater value in the design, build and operate phases of construction," said Roz Buick, vice president at Trimble. "We greatly value this key customer relationship enabling us both to seek insights for buildings, infrastructure and real estate industries."

From customer complaints to repeated injuries, the difference between a well-trained employee and one who isn't can cost your business dearly. Bridging these training gaps is critical to employee and employer success, and identifying them correctly is the first step. Are tools or equipment at fault? Are processes the problem? Are new products or platforms being used incorrectly? When learning professionals identifying whether and where knowledge is lacking, they can not only fill any gaps but also help employees understand how and why training works. And when training works, employees seek it out — good news for both upskilling and engagement.