CTG is proud to announce the recent addition of two employees: Michelle Hoch and Trevor Beebe!

Michelle Hoch joined the research and development team at Blackstone-NEY on June 20^th. Prior to joining CTG, Michelle served 5 years in the U.S. Navy as an EMN (Electricians Mate Nuclear). Michelle lives in Falconer, NY and is a Physics major at SUNY Fredonia.

Getting to Know Michelle:

Favorite Activities: Spending time with my daughter Kaylee, kayaking, hiking, softball

Michelle Hoch - Research & Development

Favorite Band: Rascal Flatts and Zac Brown Band

Favorite Food: Corn on the cob

Favorite Restaurant: Schlotzsky’s Deli and California Dreaming Restaurant & Bar

Favorite Book: James Patterson books (Alex Cross series)

Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds

What was the last movie you went to see? The Change Up

What’s the one thing you miss about being a kid? Pajamas with the feet

Trevor Beebe, of Jamestown, NY joined Blackstone-NEY as a steel cutter and materials handler on May 16^th. He will be working in the welding department.

Getting to Know Trevor:

Favorite Activities: Fishing, hunting, archery, spending time with my kids

Favorite Color: Black & Gold for the Steelers

Trevor Beebe - Welding

Favorite Band: Mötley Crüe

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Restaurant: Qdoba and Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Favorite Book: The Bible

Favorite TV Show: Two and a Half Men

What was the last movie you went to see? Grown Ups

CTG is proud to announce the recent addition of two employees: Haijun Zheng and Robert Walawender!

Haijun Zheng joined Blackstone-NEY on August 24^th as a Mechanical Engineer. He is originally from Xin’an He’nan, China and currently lives in Jamestown, NY.

Getting to Know Haijun:

Favorite Activities: Basketball, reading, and skiing

Haijun Zheng - Mechanical Engineer

Favorite Vacation Spot: Palm Beach

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Musician: Beethoven

Favorite TV Show: Friends

Favorite Book: Gone with the Wind – Margaret Mitchell

What book are you currently reading? The Dream of Red Mansion – Cao Xueqin

What’s one thing you miss about being a kid? Catching grasshoppers

Robert Walawender joined Blackstone-NEY on June 13^th as a Mechanical Engineer. He currently lives in Forestville, NY.

Getting to Know Robert:

Favorite Activities: Spending time with family, reading, hiking, and gardening

Robert Walawender - Mechanical Engineer

Favorite Vacation Spot: Hammock

Favorite Season: Spring

Favorite TV show: House

Favorite Book: The Fountainhead – Ayn Rand

What book are you currently reading? Robot Visions – Isaac Asimov

What was the last movie you went to see? Hangover 2

What’s one thing you miss about being a kid? Summers spent at my grandparent’s house

CTG is proud to announce the recent addition of two employees: Yimei Luo and Kindra Hannig!

Yimei Luo joined Ransohoff on July 25th as a Mechanical Project Engineer. Yimei is originally from Chengdu, China, and she received her degree from the University of Sichuan in China. She now lives in Mason, OH.

Getting to Know Yimei:

Yimei Luo - Mechanical Project Engineer

Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Vacation Spot: Paris

Favorite Season: Summer

Favorite Movie: Sleepless in Seattle

What book are you currently reading? One Day

Were you named for anyone? A national flower of China: Winter Plum blossom

Do you have any pets? Yes, a mini frog

Kindra Hannig joined Ransohoff on August 29th as a Process Application Manager. She will be working in the Sales department. Kindra is originally from Batesville, IN and currently lives in Liberty Township, OH.

Getting to Know Kindra:

Favorite Activities: Reading, taking pictures, and spending time with family and friends

Kindra Hannig - Process Application Manager

Favorite Food: Almost anything edible

Favorite Vacation Spot: Any beach

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Book: Little Women

Last movie you went to see: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Were you named for anyone? A friend of my mother’s

What’s one thing you miss about being a kid? Freedom from real responsibility

This past month, Lyle Carman, Director of Environmental Systems at Ransohoff, co-wrote a case study on Ford Motor Co.’s Sharonville, OH plant and their use of green cleaning for Process Cleaning magazine. This is the second time a CTG employee and the company have been featured in Process Cleaning in just one month! An excerpt from the article is posted below:

“Ford Motor Co.’s Sharonville, Ohio, plant has long been a proponent of environmentally conscious manufacturing practices. A supplier of automotive transmissions and transmission parts, the plant has invested in a sophisticated parts cleaning system that effectively recycles the cleaning solution.

A top priority at the plant is production of quality parts, which equates to no transmission failures for the end-consumer. To reach this goal, parts must be shipped with little oil and metal particulate, and proper rust inhibitor, all measured in less than 1 mg per part. Cleaning the parts in a cost-effective, environmentally friendly process has been a continuous mission for the company…”

To finish reading about how Ford Motor Co.’s new system has saved over half a million dollars while positively affecting employees and the environment, Click Here and visit our online technology library.

CTG would like to congratulate four employees who celebrated anniversaries during the second quarter of 2011! There is no substitute for the dedication and enthusiasm of our employees, and we greatly appreciate their many years of service to the company. Congratulations to Rodney Morgenstern, Patty Farren, MaryAnn Alpaugh, and Nate Lester! We’re so glad you all are a part of our team!

Rodney Morgenstern, Patty Farren, MaryAnn Alpaugh, and Nate Lester

20 years – Rodney Morgenstern

10 years – Patty Farren & MaryAnn Alpaugh

5 years – Nate Lester

This month’s Process Cleaning Magazine featured an article written by John Fuchs, author of CTG’s, John’s Corner Technical Blog! An excerpt from the piece on ultrasonic cleaning and the medical manufacturing industry follows.

“Manufacturers in the high-visibility medical manufacturing industry are under growing scrutiny and pressure to ensure that products continue to meet ever more stringent standards for cleanliness. The push to meet these standards is coming from multiple angles. When properly applied, ultrasonic cleaning technology is well suited to play a major role in helping medical manufacturers meet their increasing need for critical cleaning. The mention of the word ‘medical’ brings immediate and heightened awareness to any process, especially cleaning. The life-and-death consequences of medical manufacturing tend to get attention unrivaled by that of any other industry…”

Click Here to visit Cleaning Technologies Group’s online technology library, and finish reading about the role ultrasonic cleaning will play in the medical manufacturing industry.

This past month, Cleaning Technologies Group celebrated Ransohoff employee, Chuck Noonan’s, 85th birthday! Coworkers and friends gathered to enjoy birthday cake and celebrate Chuck’s longevity with both the company and in his life. In a short time, we will also celebrate Chuck’s 65th year of employment with the company. “Chuck is an icon at Ransohoff. His dedication to the company is unparalleled. September 14th is a very special day for both Ransohoff and Chuck, with a significance that may never be achieved again,” said President of Ransohoff, Barney Bosse. Congratulations, Chuck, and thank you for your many years of devoted service to CTG!

Jim McEachen, CEO of CTG, Chuck Noonan, and Barney Bosse, President of Ransohoff enjoying the birthday celebration

CTG is hosting the 2011 Product and Technology Training Conference at the Savannah Center in Cincinnati, OH.  The 2 day conference will provide our outside sales force with the latest updates and technologies CTG has to offer.  With a sales team that covers the globe this will be a great chance for everyone to mingle and meet other reps outside their territories, it will also give our staff a chance to meet the “road warriors” who are out there every day in front of our customers.   Many activities are planned for the conference including a dinner riverboat cruise. 

Welcome, we all hope you benefit from the training, enjoy your time here and travel safely.