(June 17, 2010 - Denver, PA) Members of the MGS Manufacturing Department Management Team recently completed the Functional Manager course offered by the Pennsylvania State University.

The twelve week course assists experienced managers in:

• Making better use of employee development skills

• Improving skills regarding managing a diverse work force

• How to lead change within the organization

• Developing and leading teams

• Resolving interpersonal conflicts

• Managing time and priorities

Shown above, left to right, are: Eric Shupp, Sterling Smith, Tony Orner, Gene Goshert and Lance Orzechowski

Congratulations team and keep up the great work!

(March 24, 2010 - Topeka, KS) The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) presented Andy Gehman, MGS, Inc., Denver, Pa., with the NATM Outstanding Member Award March 4, 2010, at the Awards Luncheon during the NATM 22nd Annual Convention and Trade Show in Reno, Nev. The Outstanding Member Award is presented each year to an individual who has made significant contributions to the trailer manufacturing industry.

Gehman was elected to the NATM Board of Directors in 2003 and has served in all of the officer positions and on numerous committees. He currently serves as the chairman of the government affairs committee and as a member of the governance committee. He was instrumental in launching a successful government affairs program including overseeing the selection process of NATM’s current government affairs firm, K&L Gates.

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(February 2, 2010) MGS Incorporated announced today the launch of a new Military Products Division. The Denver Pa. based manufacturer of utility trailers, fuel tanks and other specialized equipment sells and delivers products to the construction, public utility, and equipment rental industries and to the retail consumer market.

 According to Phil Hornberger, Vice-president - New Business Development, “We developed the new division in response to growing numbers of requests for military  products from our existing customers as well as almost daily requests from potential customers coming to us with their inquiries about exciting new opportunities.”  “The quality demands required for military products mesh very well with our Quality Management System at MGS. Both the military system and our own quality management protocols require extensive documentation and implementation of exacting quality control standards.” 

MGS Incorporated, established in 1962, is a member the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) — a not-for-profit association organized to "promote, both to the industry and to the public, a universal recognition of safety and quality in the trailer manufacturing industry."

(September 2009) Chris Steinman, VP Engineering MGS Incorporated, has agreed to serve on the new NATM Engineering sub-committee. The sub-committee will work to identify areas in which a technical standard or recommended practice would benefit NATM members and/or the light and medium trailer industry. Chris’ many years of engineering experience, especially in the trailer industry, should be an asset in this new NATM venture. 

In addition, the Engineering sub-committee reports to the Technical Committee on which Chris also serves as an active member. This committee’s purpose is to review, seek clarification and interpret technical and regulatory issues impacting the light and medium trailer industry.

(September 2009) Andy Gehman, CEO of MGS Incorporated, has been named to a second year as chair of NATM’s Government Affairs Committee due to his long-standing association with leading legislators while serving two terms as NATM President. Andy is quick to note that the NATM seeks to educate not only its members but also Members of Congress, Congressional staff members and responsible regulatory agencies as to the unique challenges facing the industry. NATM supports the industry by taking an active part in developing greater awareness by disseminating information to ensure continual improvement in trailer performance and safety.