2020 was not the year any of us anticipated. It presented challenges and tested each and every one of us. Rather than focusing on the negative, we as a company think it's important to reflect on the positive things we accomplished together, to inspire hope as we enter the new year.
The past couple of years have been years of growth and change for Brennan— from the construction of a new Global Headquarters facility, to updates in layout and processes in our facilities across the globe. Most recently, Brennan's Canadian Manufacturing facility has undergone new changes and a new layout to support a more efficient way of doing business and continued growth. With these changes, the facility was able to receive its ISO certification this November.
In recent decades women have been playing an ever increasing role in industry; from sales, to the production floor, to engineering and the C-Suite. Women provide a major influence on the success of companies ranging from machine shops, to mid-size industrial manufacturers to Fortune 100 companies. The role of women today is unprecedented and long overdue. In what has traditionally been a man’s world, the growing contribution of women to our economy is being fostered by organizations such as:
Beginning October 5th, Brennan Corporate employees will begin a 10-day wellness challenge. This challenge is designed to give employees a chance to not only improve their own physical health, but also change their daily habits to better the environment, and challenge them to learn something new everyday.
Saturday, September 26th is National Human Resources Day. If your HR department is anything like ours, they've been working tirelessly—especially these past few months. Not only have they been communicating new practices and procedures to keep employees safe and informed, our HR department has also been looking for new ways to boost employee morale.
During these unprecedented times, it's important for us to keep the safety and well-being of our employees and customers top of mind. Over the past few months, we have implemented new safety measures and are now offering contact-free curbside pick-up at each of our Brennan facilities in the US.
Back in January of 2019, Brennan began the construction and remodel of our Corporate facility in Solon, OH. What was once a small, single facility back in 1953 is now one of many facilities across the globe.
In January of 2019, Brennan broke ground on the new Global Headquarters facility in Solon, OH. Since then, much progress has been made and completion is nearing quickly. While many external and cosmetic changes have been made, there has also been internal change with a shift toward creating a more sustainable workspace.
Brennan is open for business while also committed to “flattening the curve” on the worldwide COVID19 virus pandemic and protecting our employees and partners. We are taking measures to follow or exceed guidelines laid out by our state and federal governments, the CDC and the WHO.
Brennan is now offering customers within a 50 mile radius of Los Angeles, CA FedEx SameDay ® City service at rates competitive with regular ground service. This service is a fast, reliable way to send packages.
We have some exciting news for our Canadian customers!
At the end of November 2018, we will be moving to a new space in Calgary that's more than double the size of our current Calgary distribution center!
Brennan Industries and your company have a relationship that may be impacted by changes to California Proposition 65. We strongly recommend that you read this information and take appropriate action as needed to protect your organization, your partners, and your customers from potential legal action.
