Metcam, a metro Atlanta-based fabricator of sheet metal components and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), has announced that President Bruce Hagenau has been elected to the Georgia Association of Manufacturers' (GAM) board of directors.
"Given the critical role manufacturing has in Georgia, it is so important that all manufacturers in the state work together to enhance our competitiveness in a global marketplace," Hagenau said. "Our efforts now through GAM not only affect job opportunities, the growth of our communities and our livelihoods, they will also influence future generations."
Metcam's president regularly contributes time and effort to support the growth of manufacturing in Georgia, including workforce development. He is an advisory board member for the Technology Association of Georgia's Supply Chain, Logistics and Manufacturing Society; Next Generation Manufacturing of Georgia and Georgia Quick Start.
Hagenau was also elected to serve an identical term on the board of directors of The Manufacturers Education Foundation (MEF), which provides scholarships and other support for Georgia Tech and the Technical College System of Georgia to benefit students on the manufacturing career path. He also serves on the Engineering and Technology Advisory Council at Forsyth County Schools. His company has hosted high school STEM students during Manufacturing Day on multiple occasions and sponsors the Forsyth County Manufacturing Society, which brings the local business community, local educators (high school and above) and students together around manufacturing,
Rick Hooper, Chief Counsel of Shaw Industries Group; Mike Ecker, Executive Vice President of Tara Materials; and Pate Huguley, President and CEO of West Point Industries, were elected GAM Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer, respectively. Roy Bowen is now CEO of GAM and MEF and Mike Coan is President.
For more information contact:
Metcam, Inc.
305 Tidwell Circle
Alpharetta, GA 30004
888-394-9633 / 770-475-9633
www.metcam.com
Georgia Association of Manufacturers
www.gamfg.org