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Our yoga studio may be decorated with surplus industrial facility equipment, but that doesn't stop us from enjoying every minute of our weekly wellness sessions.

Group yoga has a range of physical and mental benefits, both in the office and carrying over to home. And it's accessible for all ages and fitness levels. From loosening stiff joints and improving posture to helping clear our heads and connecting with our coworkers, we cherish our yoga time.

A big thank you to Carrie On Yoga for creating a welcoming class for all of our employees to enjoy. https://hubs.li/Q04rvbX00

When adjusted for inflation, what is generally considered the highest-grossing film of all time?

That question tripped up our AMG trivia teams more than any other at our employee appreciation breakfast and subsequent trivia competition. Blame it on the bellies full of carbs, the maple syrup sugar crash, or maybe the coffee just hadn't kicked in.

Think you know the answer? Take a guess. But don't feel bad if you don't know... our champions, Jordan and Lee, didn't know either!

If you ever need to get in the festive spirit, just stop by Ericka's area. You will never find her lacking decorations for the current holiday season!

Thank you, Ericka for always bringing energy and celebration to the office! We appreciate you!

One of our summer interns learning the finer points of diagram reading, control panel wiring, and quality control processes!

"It has been thoughtfully observed that every nation, owing to its peculiar character and composition, has a definite mission in the world. Ours seems plain and unmistakable. Our geographical position; our relation to the outside world; our fundamental principles of government, world-embracing in their scope and character; our vast resources, requiring all manner of labor to develop them; and our already existing composite population all conspire to one grand end, and that is to make us the most perfect national illustration of the unity and dignity of the human family that the world has ever seen." - Frederick Douglas

Happy birthday, America!

Hooray for corn! No other plant has had a greater impact on the culture, science, and economy of North America, and especially, the heartland of the US.

Of course we love corn on the cob, corn tortillas, corn chips, cornbread, corn flakes, popcorn and the countless other ways we enjoy corn. But corn is especially beloved at AMG because it has played such a pivotal role in our very existence. AMG's earliest facility work was in corn processing. The first $100 million facility we designed was an ethanol production facility in Nebraska. AMG even designed and commissioned the first corn wet milling facility & glucose refinery in the Middle East. Over the decades corn has been part of our engineering journey every step of the way. Our clients use corn to produce dextrose, glucose, starches, gluten, liquor, ethanol, citric acid, amino acids, xanthan gum, erythritol, enzymes, cellulose, adhesives, paper coatings, and so much more.

So this July, celebrate corn, one of humanity's greatest achievements!

If you want to learn more about corn's impact on the world, check out this book: https://hubs.li/Q04lfxGL0

Thank you to Fred Mayberry, our Site Safety Manager, for providing adult and pediatric first aid and CPR/AED training to our staff and their spouses during National Safety Month!

Safety is not only a job site concern.

It's hard to believe it's been 7 years since the devastating EF4 tornado that tore through Dayton, Ohio over Memorial Day weekend in 2019. AMG's headquarters was in the path of destruction of that tornado. While our damage was limited, the same could not be said for many other homes and businesses in our immediate community. Most people driving through the area now might not even notice the evidence of that storm, but the scars on the natural and built environment are still there if you look for them.

We are so grateful for our safety team and to Fred Mayberry who took some time off from job site work to stop by headquarters and go over our tornado emergency plans. Hopefully we never see another tornado like the one from 2019, but preparing for these types of events is a crucial part of our safety strategy.

Q: What's are the largest dimensions of a custom control panel you can build at AMG Custom Controls?
A: At least 1 William x 1 William

(Image: An AMG Custom Controls custom control panel, ready for QA testing. Will for scale.)

This past weekend was International Women’s Day, and March is Women’s History Month. At AMG, this recognition reflects something fundamental about our company. We are a woman-owned company, and women serve in key roles throughout our organization, including engineering, leadership, and across the teams that help our projects move from concept to completion. In an industry where women have long been underrepresented, their knowledge, steady leadership, and problem-solving ability help define who we are.

This month is a time to celebrate the women making an impact today, and to remember the women who helped open the door. From Anna Gertrude Garrell Adams, the first woman known to earn a U.S. P.E. license in 1923, to Gladys West, whose groundbreaking mathematical work was foundational to the development of GPS, to Frances H. Arnold, whose groundbreaking research has changed the very industries in which AMG works, their engineering contributions continue to shape the world around us.

We’re proud to be part of that legacy, and proud of the women at AMG who continue to strengthen our company, our work, and our future. Each day they lead us forward, reaffirm our commitments to our clients, and, most importantly, show our next generation what is possible.

For those looking to learn more, https://hubs.li/Q0468dZM0 offers excellent resources on Women’s History Month and the women who helped shape history.