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Now in its seventh year, Maytag, a Whirlpool Corporation brand, continues to deepen its longstanding relationship with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. As part of their annual Day of Dependability, Maytag brand treated 300 members and staff of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan to a Thanksgiving inspired meal and an evening of fun and entertainment on November 20th.

The evening, held at the Boys & Girls Club’s Fettig Youth Campus in Benton Harbor, kicked off with the singing of the national anthem and a blessing of the food. Maytag brand volunteers served attendees fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, mac n’ cheese and other Thanksgiving inspired fare. Along with the meal, the event included activities including a 360-photo booth, a silent disco party and face painting.

“We’re honored to be able to support and engage with members of our local club and bring them together with our volunteers for a night of great food, entertainment and fun,” said Emily Pines, Maytag brand manager. “Continuing this tradition for seven years reflects the brand’s unwavering spirit of dependability and our commitment to this community.”

Since 2003, Maytag has supported Boys & Girls Clubs of America locally and across the country by hosting over 6,000 volunteers, funding over $9M in donations and scholarships, honoring Boys & Girls Clubs mentors with the Maytag Dependable Leader Award and more. Together Maytag brand and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America have worked hand in hand to uplift and empower youth.

“Our partnership with Maytag has been built on trust, consistency and shared purpose of dependability,” said Alloyd Blackmon, chief executive officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan. “Each year, this dinner reminds us of what dependability looks like in action, partners and volunteers who show up, support our youth and make lasting impacts in their communities.”

For more information on Maytag Brand and the total impact on Boys & Girls Clubs of America, visit on Maytag.com

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas – 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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CALGARY, Alberta, December 4, 2025 /3BL/ – Benevity, Inc., the leading global provider of social impact software, today announced that over $150 million was donated to nonprofits through its platform this Giving Tuesday. Nearly 16% of the donations were made by first-time donors, contributing to the biggest single-day participation event across donation and volunteering activity on the Benevity platform.

Benevity data shows more than 165,000 individuals came together to support nearly 60,000 nonprofits in 114 countries and territories on Giving Tuesday 2025. On average, a donation was made nearly every second of the day through the Benevity Enterprise Impact Platform. The most popular causes that companies and individuals contributed to this year include St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Room to Read, National Center for Families Learning, Inc., and United Way Greater Toronto.

“We are proud to support so many incredible companies in helping their people activate their purpose at work,” said Soraya Alexander, CEO, Benevity. “The success of this year’s Giving Tuesday is a testament to the generosity that is unlocked when people can connect and engage in the causes that matter most to them. These moments reconnect and rejuvenate people through their work – on behalf of the world.”

More than 650 company programs were activated on the Benevity platform for Giving Tuesday. Among other trends noted on the platform, the number of individual volunteers grew by 9.2% this Giving Tuesday – with more than 23,000 individuals participating. One area that saw a decline was donation dollars per donor, which dropped by nearly 4% year over year this Giving Tuesday.

“This year’s Giving Tuesday results – $4 billion raised and record volunteer participation across the US – show the power of collective action,” said Asha Curran, CEO, GivingTuesday. “Together with partners like Benevity, we’re helping communities and workplaces around the world channel their generosity into meaningful change. The movement continues to grow, not just in dollars, but in the spirit of people showing up for each other.”

To learn more about Benevity, please visit: https://benevity.com/.

About Benevity

Benevity, a certified B Corporation, is the global leader in enterprise social impact software. Benevity’s all-in-one platform empowers the world’s most purpose-driven companies to seamlessly integrate corporate social responsibility into their core business strategy – driving measurable, scalable, and lasting impact. Benevity has supported more than $34.5 billion to more than 500,000 nonprofit organizations and enabled more than 8.5 million changemakers worldwide since 2008, empowering organizations to build trust, engage employees, boost retention, and drive innovation. Its unified platform supports giving, volunteering, granting, and employee mobilization – backed by intelligent insights and a secure, global infrastructure. For more information, visit benevity.com.

Contact: Indrani Ray-Ghosal I press@benevity.com

Originally published on November 26th, 2025 on LinkedIn

Sysco New Orleans hosted Senator Bill Cassidy to discuss the food supply chain that fuels the Gulf Coast. 

Several partners joined us — including Paul Piazza and Son, the largest domestic shrimp producer in the U.S., and Oceana Group, a valued customer who collaborates monthly with our Sysco chefs to innovate menus and improve operations. Chef Ray also cooked up some local favorites, featuring Gulf shrimp and more. 

At Sysco New Orleans, we are proud of our strong Gulf Coast presence and our connections to local small and large customers and suppliers who help us deliver high-quality products and delicious meals to the communities we serve.

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

 For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s Internet home page at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information.

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Southwire Company LLC, North America’s leading wire and cable manufacturer and an essential provider of power infrastructure, has announced a strategic investment in Orange Charger, the fastest-growing provider of reliable, right-sized EV charging and emerging energy management solutions built specifically for multifamily housing.

By combining Southwire’s extensive expertise in power distribution and installation solutions with Orange’s purpose-built charging platform, the companies will jointly develop streamlined installation packages and material bundles that reduce complexity and lower total deployment costs for multifamily owners.

The collaboration will accelerate deployments nationwide and make it easier for properties to adopt reliable, right-sized EV charging without unnecessary infrastructure upgrades.

“This partnership brings more than capital; it brings a true strategic ally,” said Neil Joseph, CEO of Orange Charger. “Southwire’s scale and expertise will help us streamline installations, reduce deployment costs through integrated material packages and accelerate joint product development that will continue to simplify charging for multifamily owners and EV drivers. With Southwire also joining as a board observer, we’re gaining a partner aligned and committed to our long-term strategy. We’re excited to continue expanding access to reliable and affordable EV charging across communities nationwide.”

“Southwire is committed to supporting innovative technologies that advance electrification and grid modernization,” said Corky Whipple, Southwire’s VP of Engineered Solutions. “Orange Charger’s focus on scalable, cost-effective EV charging for multifamily properties aligns with our mission to power a more sustainable future.”

Orange is solving one of the most persistent barriers in EV adoption: affordable, dependable home charging for renters. The company’s hardware and software platform delivers smart, right-sized charging that can reduce installation costs by up to 70%, while giving property owners and residents a simple, reliable charging experience with no ongoing software or networking fees.

Powered by OrangeNet, the company’s proprietary mesh network and edge-compute platform, Orange delivers 98%+ successful charge sessions, even in challenging environments like underground garages without relying on managed Wi-Fi or LTE extenders. This same platform establishes the foundation for Orange’s next generation of energy products designed to help properties participate in the broader energy economy and unlock new revenue streams.

Together, Southwire and Orange Charger are building the infrastructure needed to deliver affordable, reliable EV charging and future-ready energy solutions to communities everywhere.

To learn more about Southwire’s sustainability initiatives, visit https://southwire.com/sustainability.

Melissa Lystad’s introduction to military service began in an unexpected way. Unbeknownst to her, her fiancé had been talking to recruiters, and an invitation for a pizza dinner was extended. Little did she know that decision would soon lead to a lifelong sense of purpose.

“My now husband and I were barely scraping by, and a free pizza dinner offered during a military pitch sounded fantastic,” she said. “While there, my husband mentioned that I have an affinity to learning languages, as I was already using Spanish in my work at the local clinic, and both recruiters took a hard run at me.” 

Following pizza and paperwork, Lystad’s long and meaningful journey with the U.S. Navy began. She enlisted in 1997 and progressed through a variety of roles as a foreign language analyst. 

“My decision to join the Navy has changed my life, and for that I am forever grateful,” she said. “In my 22-year military career, I’ve been lucky enough to visit some of the most amazing places on earth.” 

Lystad retired from service as a Cryptologic Technician, Interpretive (CTI) Chief Petty Officer in 2019. That same year, she joined CACI as part of a program that provides foreign language services to the customer, seamlessly aligning her Navy expertise with the company’s mission. 

With CACI, Lystad has grown her skills through exposure to new projects and challenges. In her current role as CACI’s only Foreign Language Talent and Tradecraft Manager, she is responsible for anticipating the needs of fellow language analysts and ensuring they have access to the most current tools, training, and insights.

“I’ve worked for CACI for over six years now following my military separation,” she said. “This my third role with the company, and I’m still really happy to be here.”

Lystad’s time in the Navy not only shaped her skills but her mindset and work ethic. She carries these values forward with her as she breaks new ground with CACI. 

“The Navy taught me to document everything, guided by the phrase, ‘if it ain’t on paper, it didn’t happen.’ I also learned the importance of strong communication — always yelling up the chain, not down,” she said. “That mindset, along with the network I’ve built over the years, helps me support our analysts with clarity and confidence.”

CACI’s mission emphasizes the importance of service to the nation. The company’s workforce has maintained a strong military presence that reinforces its mission-first mindset, which Lystad can attest to.

“Our contract is almost exclusively former military language analysts, and there is such joy in being able to offer follow-on careers in the field where they have the most skills,” she said. “The relief when a person is hired is fabulous to see, and it offers the opportunity to continue serving the nation — just in more comfortable clothes!”

Lystad’s journey is a reminder that purpose often appears in ways we never anticipate. What began as a simple decision in a difficult moment ultimately led her to a career and community where her skills, experience, and passion continue to make a real impact.

“I don’t know that I would have ever expected to say, ‘Wow do I love my job,’ but here I am, killing it!” she said.  “I’m so grateful to be doing something that I enjoy so much and helps others with their heavy lift as well.”

CACI offers careers for veterans that are as dynamic as they are. Explore opportunities to continue your mission with CACI.

About CACI

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 25,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.

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Corporate Communications and Media:
Lauren Presti
Executive Director, Strategic Communications
(703) 434-5037, lauren.presti@caci.com

Melissa Lystad’s introduction to military service began in an unexpected way. Unbeknownst to her, her fiancé had been talking to recruiters, and an invitation for a pizza dinner was extended. Little did she know that decision would soon lead to a lifelong sense of purpose.

“My now husband and I were barely scraping by, and a free pizza dinner offered during a military pitch sounded fantastic,” she said. “While there, my husband mentioned that I have an affinity to learning languages, as I was already using Spanish in my work at the local clinic, and both recruiters took a hard run at me.” 

Following pizza and paperwork, Lystad’s long and meaningful journey with the U.S. Navy began. She enlisted in 1997 and progressed through a variety of roles as a foreign language analyst. 

“My decision to join the Navy has changed my life, and for that I am forever grateful,” she said. “In my 22-year military career, I’ve been lucky enough to visit some of the most amazing places on earth.” 

Lystad retired from service as a Cryptologic Technician, Interpretive (CTI) Chief Petty Officer in 2019. That same year, she joined CACI as part of a program that provides foreign language services to the customer, seamlessly aligning her Navy expertise with the company’s mission. 

With CACI, Lystad has grown her skills through exposure to new projects and challenges. In her current role as CACI’s only Foreign Language Talent and Tradecraft Manager, she is responsible for anticipating the needs of fellow language analysts and ensuring they have access to the most current tools, training, and insights.

“I’ve worked for CACI for over six years now following my military separation,” she said. “This my third role with the company, and I’m still really happy to be here.”

Lystad’s time in the Navy not only shaped her skills but her mindset and work ethic. She carries these values forward with her as she breaks new ground with CACI. 

“The Navy taught me to document everything, guided by the phrase, ‘if it ain’t on paper, it didn’t happen.’ I also learned the importance of strong communication — always yelling up the chain, not down,” she said. “That mindset, along with the network I’ve built over the years, helps me support our analysts with clarity and confidence.”

CACI’s mission emphasizes the importance of service to the nation. The company’s workforce has maintained a strong military presence that reinforces its mission-first mindset, which Lystad can attest to.

“Our contract is almost exclusively former military language analysts, and there is such joy in being able to offer follow-on careers in the field where they have the most skills,” she said. “The relief when a person is hired is fabulous to see, and it offers the opportunity to continue serving the nation — just in more comfortable clothes!”

Lystad’s journey is a reminder that purpose often appears in ways we never anticipate. What began as a simple decision in a difficult moment ultimately led her to a career and community where her skills, experience, and passion continue to make a real impact.

“I don’t know that I would have ever expected to say, ‘Wow do I love my job,’ but here I am, killing it!” she said.  “I’m so grateful to be doing something that I enjoy so much and helps others with their heavy lift as well.”

CACI offers careers for veterans that are as dynamic as they are. Explore opportunities to continue your mission with CACI.

About CACI

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 25,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.

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Corporate Communications and Media:
Lauren Presti
Executive Director, Strategic Communications
(703) 434-5037, lauren.presti@caci.com

Melissa Lystad’s introduction to military service began in an unexpected way. Unbeknownst to her, her fiancé had been talking to recruiters, and an invitation for a pizza dinner was extended. Little did she know that decision would soon lead to a lifelong sense of purpose.

“My now husband and I were barely scraping by, and a free pizza dinner offered during a military pitch sounded fantastic,” she said. “While there, my husband mentioned that I have an affinity to learning languages, as I was already using Spanish in my work at the local clinic, and both recruiters took a hard run at me.” 

Following pizza and paperwork, Lystad’s long and meaningful journey with the U.S. Navy began. She enlisted in 1997 and progressed through a variety of roles as a foreign language analyst. 

“My decision to join the Navy has changed my life, and for that I am forever grateful,” she said. “In my 22-year military career, I’ve been lucky enough to visit some of the most amazing places on earth.” 

Lystad retired from service as a Cryptologic Technician, Interpretive (CTI) Chief Petty Officer in 2019. That same year, she joined CACI as part of a program that provides foreign language services to the customer, seamlessly aligning her Navy expertise with the company’s mission. 

With CACI, Lystad has grown her skills through exposure to new projects and challenges. In her current role as CACI’s only Foreign Language Talent and Tradecraft Manager, she is responsible for anticipating the needs of fellow language analysts and ensuring they have access to the most current tools, training, and insights.

“I’ve worked for CACI for over six years now following my military separation,” she said. “This my third role with the company, and I’m still really happy to be here.”

Lystad’s time in the Navy not only shaped her skills but her mindset and work ethic. She carries these values forward with her as she breaks new ground with CACI. 

“The Navy taught me to document everything, guided by the phrase, ‘if it ain’t on paper, it didn’t happen.’ I also learned the importance of strong communication — always yelling up the chain, not down,” she said. “That mindset, along with the network I’ve built over the years, helps me support our analysts with clarity and confidence.”

CACI’s mission emphasizes the importance of service to the nation. The company’s workforce has maintained a strong military presence that reinforces its mission-first mindset, which Lystad can attest to.

“Our contract is almost exclusively former military language analysts, and there is such joy in being able to offer follow-on careers in the field where they have the most skills,” she said. “The relief when a person is hired is fabulous to see, and it offers the opportunity to continue serving the nation — just in more comfortable clothes!”

Lystad’s journey is a reminder that purpose often appears in ways we never anticipate. What began as a simple decision in a difficult moment ultimately led her to a career and community where her skills, experience, and passion continue to make a real impact.

“I don’t know that I would have ever expected to say, ‘Wow do I love my job,’ but here I am, killing it!” she said.  “I’m so grateful to be doing something that I enjoy so much and helps others with their heavy lift as well.”

CACI offers careers for veterans that are as dynamic as they are. Explore opportunities to continue your mission with CACI.

About CACI

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 25,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.

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Corporate Communications and Media:
Lauren Presti
Executive Director, Strategic Communications
(703) 434-5037, lauren.presti@caci.com

Melissa Lystad’s introduction to military service began in an unexpected way. Unbeknownst to her, her fiancé had been talking to recruiters, and an invitation for a pizza dinner was extended. Little did she know that decision would soon lead to a lifelong sense of purpose.

“My now husband and I were barely scraping by, and a free pizza dinner offered during a military pitch sounded fantastic,” she said. “While there, my husband mentioned that I have an affinity to learning languages, as I was already using Spanish in my work at the local clinic, and both recruiters took a hard run at me.” 

Following pizza and paperwork, Lystad’s long and meaningful journey with the U.S. Navy began. She enlisted in 1997 and progressed through a variety of roles as a foreign language analyst. 

“My decision to join the Navy has changed my life, and for that I am forever grateful,” she said. “In my 22-year military career, I’ve been lucky enough to visit some of the most amazing places on earth.” 

Lystad retired from service as a Cryptologic Technician, Interpretive (CTI) Chief Petty Officer in 2019. That same year, she joined CACI as part of a program that provides foreign language services to the customer, seamlessly aligning her Navy expertise with the company’s mission. 

With CACI, Lystad has grown her skills through exposure to new projects and challenges. In her current role as CACI’s only Foreign Language Talent and Tradecraft Manager, she is responsible for anticipating the needs of fellow language analysts and ensuring they have access to the most current tools, training, and insights.

“I’ve worked for CACI for over six years now following my military separation,” she said. “This my third role with the company, and I’m still really happy to be here.”

Lystad’s time in the Navy not only shaped her skills but her mindset and work ethic. She carries these values forward with her as she breaks new ground with CACI. 

“The Navy taught me to document everything, guided by the phrase, ‘if it ain’t on paper, it didn’t happen.’ I also learned the importance of strong communication — always yelling up the chain, not down,” she said. “That mindset, along with the network I’ve built over the years, helps me support our analysts with clarity and confidence.”

CACI’s mission emphasizes the importance of service to the nation. The company’s workforce has maintained a strong military presence that reinforces its mission-first mindset, which Lystad can attest to.

“Our contract is almost exclusively former military language analysts, and there is such joy in being able to offer follow-on careers in the field where they have the most skills,” she said. “The relief when a person is hired is fabulous to see, and it offers the opportunity to continue serving the nation — just in more comfortable clothes!”

Lystad’s journey is a reminder that purpose often appears in ways we never anticipate. What began as a simple decision in a difficult moment ultimately led her to a career and community where her skills, experience, and passion continue to make a real impact.

“I don’t know that I would have ever expected to say, ‘Wow do I love my job,’ but here I am, killing it!” she said.  “I’m so grateful to be doing something that I enjoy so much and helps others with their heavy lift as well.”

CACI offers careers for veterans that are as dynamic as they are. Explore opportunities to continue your mission with CACI.

About CACI

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 25,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.

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Corporate Communications and Media:
Lauren Presti
Executive Director, Strategic Communications
(703) 434-5037, lauren.presti@caci.com

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Avenues for Decarbonizing the Chemicals Industry: An Updated Tour of the SCS Carbon Assured™ Certification

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 11:00 AM PST (2:00 PM EST)

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Decarbonization within the chemical manufacturing sector remains one of the key challenges in moving toward net zero goals. In an industry known for high levels of greenhouse gas emissions, many chemical manufacturers are embarking on a new era of eco-conscious production by transitioning to cleaner energy sources, utilizing alternative bio and recycled feedstocks, and implementing technologies such as carbon capture and storage (CCUS).

Join SCS Standards and Assurance Systems’ Executive Director, Victoria Norman, and SCS Global Services’ Program Manager, Carbon Assurance, Julia Cockerham, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT, 8:00 p.m. CET) for a comprehensive discussion on the newly updated standard, SCS-115: Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products, with a focus on the latest modules: Module D, Renewable Energy, and Module E, Asset Efficiency Improvement. The standard provides a methodology for third-party certification of the greenhouse gas intensity and reduction of chemicals, solvents, plastics and similar products. During this 45-minute presentation you will learn:

• The core standard’s framework and baseline calculation methodology used
• The five decarbonization levers supported by the standard, with a focus on renewable energy (module D) and asset efficiency improvement (module E)
• Types of products and co-products that can benefit from certification
• Mass balance approach to carbon footprint reduction
• Product intensity and reduction claims that can be made to showcase product decarbonization
• The Carbon Assured™ program based on the SCS 115 standard

A live Question and Answer session will follow the presentation.

Who should attend? Organizations with decarbonization goals along the value chain, including chemical and petrochemical manufacturers, consumer goods companies, and packaging companies.

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Today, Saint-Gobain celebrates the completion of construction activities and opening of its new administration building in Worcester, Massachusetts. Located on its historic manufacturing campus, where Saint-Gobain’s Norton Abrasives business has operated for over a century, the new administration building marks the company’s continued commitment to the Worcester community, where it is a major employer.

The event featured remarks from Patrick Dwyer, President of Abrasives and Construction Fabrics North America and Abby Marschke, Executive Director of Marketing, Retail and Customer Services for Abrasives North America. They were joined by key community partners including Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty, Worcester City Manager Eric Batista, and Timothy P. Murray, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.

A partnership built on innovation and collaboration with talented local stakeholders

Developed by Pure Development and under the lead of design-build contractor DPR Construction, the 47,000 square foot building utilizes over thirty of Saint-Gobain’s light and sustainable solutions including CertainTeed gypsum wallboard, roofing, insulation and acoustic ceiling systems, Chryso admixtures for concrete, SageGlass electrochromic glass, GCP waterproofing materials, ADFORS drywall tape, and Solar Gard window film. These solutions all work together in a systems approach to maximize efficiency, resilience, and comfort. In addition, interior and exterior panels manufactured by offsite construction methods helped dramatically reduce build time, by as much as 22 days for exterior installation and 31 days for interior installs.

“Our new, state-of-the-art administration building here in Worcester marks Saint-Gobain Norton Abrasives’s next chapter in Worcester, a city we have called home for over a century,” said Patrick Dwyer, President of Saint-Gobain Abrasives and Construction Fabrics North America. “I want to thank all of our partners including Pure Development, CSO, DPR Construction, Kimley-Horn, Building Engineering Resources, Inc., Creative Office Resources, and GPLA, Inc. for making this building a reality. It is an iconic new building in Worcester that showcases quality, comfort and beauty of design as well as best practices in sustainable construction.”

“DPR’s partnership with Saint-Gobain on its new Abrasives headquarters brings our shared values of sustainability, innovation, and performance to life. Through prefabrication, we enclosed the building in just nine days—less than half the time of traditional methods—even through a New England winter,” said Patrick Cusson, DPR Construction Boston Business Unit Leader. “As a longtime Worcester resident, I’m energized by the investment Saint-Gobain and Pure Development made in the city. Equally meaningful, over 40 percent of our workforce came from the local community – proof that when teams work together with sustainability and people in mind, great things happen.”

The project, first launched in 2024, comes after Saint-Gobain’s 2022 contribution of approximately 51 acres to the Worcester Business Development Corporation as part of its Greendale Revitalization Plan, which included land occupied by its former administration building. As part of construction activities, Saint-Gobain worked toward a Community Benefits Commitment to implement a good faith effort to procure high quality, local and diverse workforce and trade partners. Several of these goals were met through partnerships with local stakeholders such as MassHire Worcester Career Center, with 54% of trade partners local to the greater Worcester area.

Saint-Gobain North America’s continued commitment to growth

Today’s ceremony in Worcester follows several other growth investments taken by Saint-Gobain in North America in recent months:

• In October, Saint-Gobain completed a major expansion of its CertainTeed Gypsum manufacturing facility in Palatka, Florida, doubling production capacity and creating over 100 local jobs;
• In September, Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed Canada celebrated the completion of expansion activities at its gypsum wallboard facility in Sainte-Catherine, Quebec, outside of Montreal. This project included the complete electrification of the facility, making it the first net-zero gypsum wallboard plant (scopes 1 and 2) in North America and the largest in the world;
• In July, Saint-Gobain announced the acquisition of Interstar Materials Inc., a leader in granular pigment manufacturing for all segments of the concrete market including ready mix, stamped concrete, block, pavers, and precast.
• CertainTeed Roofing is nearing completion of two major projects, including a $100 million expansion at its CertainTeed Roofing facility in Peachtree City, Georgia and a new glass mat facility in Oxford, North Carolina, both of which will further support the fast-growing market in the southeast United States.

With over 145 manufacturing locations in the United States and Canada, every current and future member of the company’s team plays a vital role in achieving its goals. A current list of job openings at all Saint-Gobain locations, including in Worcester, can be found on the company’s career website.

About Saint-Gobain Abrasives

Saint-Gobain Abrasives offers powerful, precise, user-friendly solutions, which enable customers to cut, shape and finish all materials in the most complex and challenging applications. By working closely with end-users and grinding expert partners, Saint-Gobain Abrasives designs and provides customized solutions to secure the best option for performance, cost and safety. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Abrasives serves its customers locally through its structured sales operations in over 27 countries, employing over 10,000 people.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024
161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries 
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050