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IDEX Health & Science team members at the Life Science Optics Center of Excellence in West Henrietta, New York, began building a community garden to provide fresh, healthy food for employees last year. Prior to joining the team at the Optics Center of Excellence, Optical Filters Manufacturing Associate Khalil Aboushama, maintained a garden of his own at the Semrock facility in Gates, New York. When that location was moved to the current John Street location, he wanted to continue serving his colleagues. Inspired by Khalil and his enthusiasm for gardening, IH&S team members partnered with him to start the new garden.
IDEX Fire & Safety (IF&S) recently collaborated with the IDEX Foundation to donate funds for iEmpathize - a non-profit organization which equips adults and first responders with skills to help eradicate child exploitation and human trafficking. IF&S donated $25,000 USD to support iEmpathize’s First Responder Training course, offering classroom education on child exploitation and human trafficking prevention to the same first responders that IDEX Fire & Safety’s trusted brands serve on the fireground. The First Responder Training course is designed to address human trafficking specifically from the unique perspective of a firefighter, EMT, paramedic and 911 dispatcher. “Building on a long tradition of supplying first responders with the equipment they need on the frontline, we’re equipping firefighters with a different tool to save lives: awareness of human trafficking” said Bill Simmons, president, IDEX Fire & Safety.
Team members at IDEX Optical Technologies - Advanced Thin Films, recently partnered with Wish for Wheels to build and deliver bikes for students at a local elementary school. 50 employees from several departments, volunteered to assemble bikes with chains, handlebars and tires, building 58 bikes in only a couple of hours. Team members also volunteered to deliver bikes to students later that day. “This was an absolutely amazing experience,” said Cost Accountant Jenna Jones. “One person was blindfolded and building the bike; and another was giving instructions, not able to touch the bike. Seeing people from different departments working together was so rewarding,” she said. In collaboration with the IDEX Foundation, Advanced Thin Films also donated $5,000 to Wish for Wheels.
IDEX Fire & Safety announced the launch of SAM Monitor Control, a new feature on the SAM™ flow control system, which allows users to work the SAM™ Monitor from the Control Center or optional tablet, and provides more flexibility for movement around the fireground and fire apparatus. SAM, which launched in 2019, decreases the workload of the pump operator, allowing them time to focus on their crew and stay ahead of water supply issues. HURST Jaws of Life® also announced the release of the R 320 E3 Mini Ram, expanding the eDRAULIC® 3.0 (E3) line product family. The new R 320 E3 Mini Ram allows first responders to create wide rescue openings in small places.
In the spirit of servant leadership and community service, Banjo Liquid Handling Products Extended Leadership Team (ELT) recently volunteered for “Spring Cleaning” at the local Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau (YSB) facility near the company’s headquarters in Crawfordsville, Indiana. A group of more than 30 members of the ELT, which is comprised of people from every department of the business, helped clean the entire facility including, washing windows and screens, raking and bagging leaves, picking up sticks and packing bags of food for school children.
IDEX Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KZ CO. (“KZValve”), a leading manufacturer of electric valves and controllers used primarily in the agriculture market. KZValve creates and manufactures a variety of precision farming components, designed to operate in harsh environments to support modern farming operations. “Adding KZValve to the IDEX family of companies will extend our expertise in providing OEMs with critical solutions for agriculture and industrial applications, opening access to new product opportunities,” IDEX Chief Executive Officer and President Eric Ashleman said.
IDEX Health & Science team members recently volunteered at the Special Olympics Connecticut Winter Games, providing event support and cheering on athletes with intellectual and physical disabilities. A group of more than 15 IH&S Bristol team members helped park spectator vehicles, and supported athletes with handmade signs. With several members of the community in attendance, Team Bristol of the Special Olympics brought home medals in every color for cross country skiing! In preparation for the Summer Games, IH&S Bristol also collaborated with the IDEX Foundation to help purchase new uniforms (shorts, t-shirts, and Jackets) for close to 80 athletes competing in June.
IDEX Corporation today announced that Roopa Unnikrishnan has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development. Roopa is responsible for leading the company’s enterprise strategy and corporate development (M&A) function, helping build strategy and business development capabilities for IDEX.
IDEX teams across the globe are celebrating International Women's Day – a day to recognize women's achievements and raise awareness of gender inequalities. Support the #BreakTheBias campaign by joining our team members in pledging to challenge gender biases and promote gender equity! #IWD2022 #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion
The IDEX Foundation today approved a $100,000 USD donation to the Polish Red Cross & Food Bank of Krakow to assist people who are seeking refuge from Ukraine in Poland. The donation will be used to purchase food, hygienic products, and to help with humanitarian aid transports. Additionally, the funds will be used to prepare beds, mattresses and sleeping bags for incoming refugees. “The situation in Ukraine is devastating and only getting worse for the civilians trying escape, ” said Derrick Goddard, President of the IDEX Foundation. “The IDEX Foundation board unanimously decided to support the refugees that have crossed the border into Poland by funding these two non-profits that are providing support on the ground.” [Photo Courtesy of the Polish Red Cross]
