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Recently, we took some time away from the office to celebrate our incredible Wolf Pack with an Employee Appreciation Event. From friendly yard games to delicious wood-fired pizza, it was the perfect opportunity to relax, reconnect, and enjoy each other's company outside of work.

We're grateful for every member of our team and everything they do to make MWA what it is. Thank you for your hard work, and dedication!

🍕 Great food. 🎯 Great games. 👏 Even greater people.

This week, the Wolf Pack hit the floor at Automate in Chicago! 🤖⚙️

Trade shows are about more than checking out the latest technology, they're about strengthening relationships. We had the opportunity to catch up with many of our trusted vendor partners, see exciting new automation solutions firsthand, and explore new opportunities that will help us better serve our customers.

From innovative products to great conversations, Automate continues to be one of the best places to see where industrial automation is headed. We're excited to bring back new ideas, new partnerships, and new ways to help manufacturers solve their toughest challenges.

A big thank you to all of our vendor partners who took the time to meet with us, we're looking forward to what's ahead!

Flush. Wash. Repeat.
Nobody thinks about wastewater pumps.
Until suddenly… everyone is thinking about them.

Behind the scenes, wastewater pumps are working overtime to make sure your daily routine doesn’t turn into a neighborhood problem.

From “flushable” wipes to system overloads, our latest blog breaks down what really causes pump failures—and how to prevent them.

👇 Take a look

Wastewater Pumps And The Crap They Deal With From lift stations to treatment plants, wastewater pumps keep sewage moving. Learn what causes failures and the common items pumps were never meant to handle.

Big congratulations to our own Tina Hueppe for being named one of the 2026 Women in Distribution honorees by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors! 🎉

This recognition, presented by Modern Distribution Management, celebrates women who are making a meaningful impact across the distribution industry through leadership, innovation, and dedication to their organizations and communities.

If you know Tina, you know this recognition is well deserved. We’re proud to see her work and influence recognized among such an impressive group of industry leaders, and we can’t wait to read her upcoming profile in the honoree series.

https://www.mdm.com/article/featured/featured-main/presenting-naws-2026-women-in-distribution-honorees/

Presenting NAW's 2026 Women in Distribution Honorees Presented by MDM and recognizing a collection of women pivotal to their company's growth, innovation and leadership, see our class of 20 honorees, to be followed by a series of profile articles.

⏰ Tick Tock… The Clock is Running Out on the Lenze SMVector!

That's right! The beloved Lenze SMVector Series AC Drive is taking its final bow, and you've got until May 1st to get yours before it rides off into the sunset!
Stock up — grab those spares while you still can!
What's the plan to replace the SMVector? Check out our blog for all the details: https://www.wolfautomation.com/blog/lenze-migration-from-smvector-to-i510i550-what-you-should-know/

Valentine’s Day may be over, but great matches are still being made. 💙

When it comes to motors and VFDs, compatibility is everything. The wrong pairing leads to downtime, wasted energy, and unnecessary drama… and nobody wants that kind of relationship.

Our latest blog, “Speed Dating for Motors,” is a fun guide to finding the perfect drive for your application—so you can enjoy smoother startups, better efficiency, and a long, happy lifecycle together.

💕 Find your motor’s perfect match here: https://blog.wolfautomation.com/speed-dating-for-motors-dont-let-your-vfd-be-a-bad-ex

Speed Dating for Motors: Don’t Let Your VFD Be a Bad Ex Choosing a VFD doesn’t have to be awkward. Learn how to match the right drive to your motor and avoid expensive compatibility issues.

Washdowns keep food safe—but they’re brutal on equipment. If your stack light lives in the splash zone, it better be built for it.

Here’s how to make sure it survives.

https://blog.wolfautomation.com/why-your-signal-tower-has-to-survive-the-washdown

If you build equipment for food & beverage manufacturing, you know the rules are different.

Washdowns aren’t gentle. Downtime isn’t just expensive. And “equivalent” parts rarely are.

We’ve heard the same frustrations from F&B OEMs again and again—so we broke them down into the 3 things every machine builder wishes their supplier truly understood.

👉 Why washdown-rated is survival
👉 Why downtime becomes an emergency
👉 Why food-grade compliance is never simple

Read the blog and see why food & beverage equipment needs a different kind of supplier.

3 Things Every Food and Beverage OEM Machine Builder Wishes their Supplier Understood Food and beverage OEMs face unique challenges. Discover the three things machine builders wish their suppliers truly understood—so equipment lasts longer, runs cleaner, and avoids costly downtime.

January is all about food & beverage, and we’re kicking it off with a topic every plant can relate to.

Ever notice how automation equipment in food plants rarely fails all at once—but instead slowly gives up after months (or years) of abuse? Washdowns, vibration, temporary fixes, and “it still works” decisions can quietly shorten the life of critical components without anyone realizing it.

In our latest blog, The 5 Most Common Ways Food Plants Accidentally Kill Automation Equipment, we break down the everyday habits that cause premature failures—and more importantly, what to do instead. From over-washing and misunderstood IP ratings to vibration issues and obsolete parts, this one is packed with real-world insights and practical fixes you can actually use on the plant floor If uptime, audits, and avoiding panic overnight shipping matter to you, this is a must-read.

📖 Read the blog and learn how to keep your automation alive longer. https://blog.wolfautomation.com/the-5-most-common-ways-food-plants-accidentally-kill-automation-equipment