Qualtek Works
Christian Shepley Receives Mechatronics Journeyman Certification
Christian Shepley successfully completed a four-year apprenticeship program and has achieved certification as Mechatronics Journeyman from the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering that combines electrical, mechanical and control engineering. Read news release.
Community Partners
Qualtek’s Social Enterprise Partner "Social Entrepreneur of the Year"
The third annual PRISM Institute for Social Impact awards event was held at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center and Bill Morris was named Social Entrepreneur of the Year. Read the story.
Spotlight
The Colorado Springs Business Journal presented awards for the “Best in Business” to organizations in different business sectors. Qualtek Manufacturing received the award for the Manufacturing category. President Chris Fagnant attributed the positive business reputation Qualtek earned to the work and community engagement developed by his parents and former leaders of the company, Mary and Tony Fagnant. That legacy of strengthening the Colorado Springs business community continues today.
Qualtek, Lockheed Martin, and other manufacturers were featured in an article about the robust manufacturing sector that is thriving in Colorado Springs. One reason is training programs provided by regional colleges to grow the region’s highly skilled workforce. Read the full article here.
With a theme of PMA as industry leaders in workforce development, Qualtek’s CEO Troy Roberts began his term as PMA Board Chairman. Robert’s cites PMA’s leadership in addressing both opportunities and challenges associated with attracting young people to the industry. Read more.
Cost US Jobs
Even though Qualtek sources most of its steel and aluminum in the U.S., new tariffs on imported material will now stop growth and cost high-paying U.S. jobs. Manufacturers are banding together to oppose tariffs that hurt the U.S. economy. Watch the story.
