We are excited to welcome aboard the newest members of HWI, our 2025 FIRE Class, Emma Borton, Brad Matheson, and Lydia Schultz!
Emma, a mechanical engineering graduate, will begin as a manufacturing process engineer in our White Cloud, Michigan manufacturing facility. Brad, also in mechanical engineering, will start out as a 3D scanning engineer, while Lydia, a chemical engineer, joins as an application specialist for steel foundries.
The HWI FIRE Program is a cornerstone of our talent development strategy, offering a 15-month rotational experience across areas like Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, and R&D. Participants gain real-world experience, mentorship, and leadership skills. FIRE was created to strengthen our talent by providing opportunities to contribute across HWI business and operations disciplines. This program provides promising graduates with challenging developmental assignments designed to quickly build new skills and contribute to the organization, taking part in complex projects, receiving on-the-job training, learning our business while building their network throughout our organization.
About HWI, A member of Calderys
HWI is one of the leading suppliers of refractory products and services in the United States, with a history that spans more than 150 years. It is part of Calderys and is the brand for the Americas region of the Group. HWI operates an extensive network of manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, along with the largest refractory industry research facility in North America. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.
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