Schiavone Spearheads Youth Educational Initiative

Schiavone Construction Co. LLC, a Northeast builder of bridges, highways and tunnels, is spearheading a youth educational initiative through Adopt-A-School support and the donation of textbooks as part of promoting "big construction" thinking to youngsters.

Since September 2010, VPs Anthony Del Vescovo and Patrick Rooney of Schiavone have given time and resources to visit schools and to bring awareness to youngsters to "think big" by supplying the book "Those Amazing Engineers" (Trilogy Publications). Schiavone is a returning sponsor for the 2011-2012 school year, placing a total of 200 books in four schools, including Clarendon Elementary, Secaucus, N.J.; PS #257, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary, Green Brook, N.J.; and the Brooklyn School for Global Scholars, Brooklyn, N.Y.

The 28-page book features the range of careers offered in engineering highlighting historical milestones and achievements of the various disciplines. The fundamental features of the book strengthen the young readers' desire to become more engaged in math and science subjects, while understanding how they apply to basic engineering principles. As a sponsor of the Adopt-A-School program, Schiavone provides these books at no cost to the schools, which can be adapted to both elementary and middle school curriculum.

NMHG Presents Check to United Way of Pitt County

NACCO Materials Handling GroupInc. (NMHG) presented a $6,250 check to United Way of Pitt County during the East Carolina University (ECU) baseball game versus High Point University on May 15. The donation was given for every home run hit this season by the Pirates, who pounded 25 home runs.

“Along with our football and basketball partnership, NMHG has now donated $69,850 to United Way of Pitt County this academic year thanks to the athletic teams at ECU,” says Brett Schemerhorn, VP, marketing for NMHG. “We are honored to be able to make these donations, which we know will make our community a better place through helping those around us.”

Jim Cieslar, executive director of United Way of Pitt County, was present to receive the check from NMHG’s Thom Peebles, director, brand management, and Mike Moran, director, warehouse product sales.

“We are grateful for the continued partnership with NMHG through the ECU baseball team,” says Cieslar. “NMHG’s generous support and the Pirates hitting prowess have combined once again to serve our community.”

Hyster Donates Reach Truck to Portland Art Museum

NACCO Materials Handling Group Inc. (NMHG), in cooperation with its local dealer, Papé Material Handling Inc. – Portland, has donated one of its Hyster electric reach trucks to the Portland Art Museum. Hyster Co. donated the electric reach truck and Papé Material Handling, Inc. donated the battery and charging unit. The Hyster electric reach truck will be used in the museum’s storage facility to help move and store the valuable works of art displayed at the museum.

“This is a small token of our appreciation that the Portland Art Museum brings to the community of Portland and the people of the Pacific Northwest.” says Jonathan Dawley, president of Hyster Distribution.

“Like our friends and partners at the Hyster Co., we too are members of this community and are happy to give back.” says Shirley Papé. “I am excited to know that it will be Papé products that are helping to share these works of art with members of our community.”