JEANNE BEACHAM NOMINATED FOR THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE’S STEP AHEAD AWARD

Contact: Jennifer Dossee Nunes

Phone: 510-576-2253

Hayward, CA October 11, 2017. Delphon, a company that specializes in manufacturing polymer and adhesive solutions for the electronics and medical industries, announced today that CEO Jeanne Beacham has been nominated for The Manufacturing Institutes STEP Ahead Award.

The STEP Ahead Award identifies and highlights women who have contributed to the competitiveness of their company and have a positive impact on the manufacturing industry as a whole. The Manufacturing Institute launched the STEP Ahead initiative to honor and promote the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research, and leadership. STEP Ahead gives manufacturers an opportunity to raise awareness about the position of women in manufacturing by showcasing existing female talent and providing role models that can speak to the transformation of the industry. "I am honored to be considered for this award," says Jeanne Beacham, "The STEP Ahead program sends an important message about manufacturing – that it’s about problem solving and innovating and bringing new concepts to market."

Jeanne is an active member of several manufacturing mentorship programs and sits on the board of The National Association of Manufacturers. She shares her passion for innovation and manufacturing with her employees at Delphon by providing numerous opportunities for collaboration and advancement. She offers a continuous improvement program where employees are incentivized to come up with better more efficient processes. She also offers education reimbursement and in-house training programs to encourage employees to learn new skills.

Background

Delphon provides innovative polymer and adhesive solutions to the electronic and medical industries. For almost 40 years, the company has developed breakthrough products that provide solutions for manufacturing processes in a wide range of markets. The company is recognized worldwide for its high-quality brands Gel-Pak®, UltraTape®, and TouchMark. Customers from around the globe know that they can trust these brands even in the most critical environments.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Nunes, Director of Marketing, at jnunes@delphon.com or visit www.delphon.com.