September 2025

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EVERYBODY MATTERS 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Coming October 21, 2025, the revised and expanded 10th Anniversary Edition of Everybody Matters!

We’re less than a month away from the official release of the new edition of Bob Chapman’s and coauthor Raj Sisodia’s book about Barry-Wehmiller, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. This edition, with five new chapters and 72 more pages, shares what we’ve learned about caring leadership as we’ve doubled in size since 2015, our work to bring Truly Human Leadership to the educational sector, communities and other companies, plus Kyle Chapman’s vision to carry on the

family legacy and prove to the world that business can be a force for good when focused on creating human and economic vibrancy in harmony. Check out EverybodyMattersBook.com for all the details.

Hear the authors talk about the new edition

On a new episode of our Truly Human Leadership Podcast, Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia talk about the book’s impact, why there was a need for a new edition and what is included in the five new chapters. Listen to their conversation through your favorite podcast provider or on the THL blog.

Enter for a chance to win a signed copy!

Until Dec. 1, 2025, BW team members have the chance to win a free signed copy of the new edition when you submit a picture with Bob and his new book and a comment about how Everybody Matters, Truly Human Leadership or Bob has had a positive impact in your life. Look for life-size Bob cutouts or posters around your facility or click here or scan the QR code to download a picture and get all the details. The best entries may be used to help promote the book!

BARRY-WEHMILLER & PLATFORM NEWS

BW CONVERTING

BW Converting's TexCoat technology transforms textile mills globally

BW Converting was recently featured as the cover story of TexTalks International, spotlighting the innovative impact of its Baldwin Technology TexCoat™ G4 spray finishing system. The article highlights how this precision spray technology is helping textile mills in Pakistan double output, reduce energy consumption and unlock new efficiencies using their existing equipment. In just 18 months, over 26 TexCoat™ G4 systems have been installed across the region, transforming operations without the need for additional machinery.

BW ENGINEERING CONSULTING

BW Design Group recognized for execution, safety and strategic value

BW Design Group's "Project Joy", a 400,000-square-foot automated sales and distribution center in Canton, MS (US), was honored with an Award of Merit in the Manufacturing category by Engineering News-Record’s Best Regional Projects. Designed and built for Clark Beverage Group, this greenfield project represents a transformative, once-in-a-generation investment for the family-owned company. Key achievements included on-time and on-budget delivery with zero safety incidents and significantly modernized operations. 

BW FORSYTH PARTNERS

BW Forsyth Partners' Ryan Gable shares hybrid equity insights

BW Forsyth Partners (BWFP) was recently featured on the M&A Science Podcast, where Managing Partner Ryan Gable shared BW’s innovative approach to acquisitions—or as we like to call them, “adoptions.” Gable discusses how his team uses a hybrid private equity model backed by Barry-Wehmiller to execute people-first, long-term acquisitions. Ryan shares how BWFP has developed a sourcing and integration playbook that challenges traditional private equity norms, focusing instead on trust, cultural alignment and multi-decade value creation.

BW LEADERSHIP CONSULTING

Chapman & Co. celebrates a decade of purpose-driven leadership

Last month, Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute in St. Louis, MO (US) celebrated 10 years of growth, impact and imagining a future where business is the most powerful force for good in the world. The team enters this next era more capable, more confident and more committed than ever to proving that leadership, done with care, changes lives and drives performance. What makes this milestone truly meaningful isn’t just the years, but it’s the community of dedicated professionals who bring the mission to life every day. Together, they continue to champion Truly Human Leadership, helping clients create cultures where people flourish and business results flow from genuine care for human potential.

BW AROUND THE WORLD

BW India celebrates milestone with grand opening of new office in Chennai

BW India recently celebrated the inauguration of their new Chennai office. Carol O’Neill, BW Chief Transformation Officer, addressed the gathered team via video call, and John Koke, BW Packaging's Vice President of Technical and Strategic Innovation, officially opened the space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The celebration also included the traditional lighting of a ceremonial lamp. This milestone symbolizes the team's growth, ambition and dedication as they embark on an exciting new chapter.

THURSDAY BWU WEBINARS

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LIVING YOUR CALLING THROUGH WORK (supports Drives Engagement):

Connecting your work with a sense of calling makes you feel more resilient, motivated and purposeful. Join Dr. Garrett Potts, a researcher at University of South Florida, to learn insights on the power of calling to help you discover your own deeper sense of purpose.

GOAL ALIGNMENT (supports Develops Talent):

This session will walk through connecting individual goals to the realization of team goals and creating broader business impact. Learn how to set, communicate and leverage goal setting as an opportunity to provide real-time coaching to team members.

DELIVERING EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK (supports Develops Talent):

Framing constructive feedback in a positive way that encourages growth and development is crucial, even when addressing areas for improvement. Learn how to balance honesty and empathy to better motivate and engage team members.

RECEIVING FEEDBACK (supports Develops Talent):

Leaders at BW are taught to give feedback in clear and effective ways, but receiving feedback is also a skill that can be taught. Use this webinar to increase the skill of receiving and responding to feedback to maximize your own growth.

APPLYING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT THINKING (supports Leverages Business Insight):

This webinar will focus on a structured problem-solving and continuous improvement approach, A3 Thinking. Learn how to leverage A3 Thinking to identify root causes, develop actionable solutions and achieve sustainable results.

THE EVERYBODY MATTERS APPROACH TO INCLUSION (supports Values Differences):

Fostering a culture where "Everybody Matters" isn’t just a belief—it’s something BW actively demonstrates every day, all around the world. This webinar explores the philosophy behind our Everybody Matters culture and provides actionable steps to practice inclusion every day.

INTRODUCTION TO BW'S FINANCIAL DATA (supports Leverages Business Insights):

Learn insights from Tim Lenze, BW VP of Financial Planning and Analysis, about the essential financial charts used in BW and the deeper concepts that underlie them to confidently apply in your team or project.

BW INNOVATION EVENT: "BETTER BY DESIGN"

BW Additive Manufacturing adds layers of flexibility to design, manufacturing and sourcing across the organization

A few months ago, oneBW introduced the global BW Innovation Event—“Better by Design”—a six-day virtual showcase that brought together 592 participants celebrating groundbreaking ideas and collaborative ingenuity from every corner of the organization. As part of our ongoing coverage, oneBW has been highlighting the sessions voted “most impactful". Up next: “Additive Manufacturing at BW".

Our internal Additive Manufacturing Centers are delivering substantial cost savings and faster development cycles across BW. With facilities in Clearwater, FL (US), and 

Stuttgart, Germany, BW's Additive Manufacturing centers provide expertise, maintain quality standards and leverage an industrial scale. High utilization ensures low costs and responsive manufacturing while reducing supply chain dependencies globally.

To learn more about our Additive Manufacturing Centers, check out this presentation from the BW Innovation Event. Want to use Additive Manufacturing on a project? Contact Tim Schniepp at timothy.schniepp@barry-wehmiller.com.

FROM THE TRULY HUMAN LEADERSHIP BLOG

Better Work, Better World: Joel Williams of CARR Biosystems 

"Better Work, Better World” is our video series that shines a light on team members throughout the BW organization. This installment features CARR Biosystems' President and CEO Joel Williams sharing how BW's mission and caring culture allows him to find daily fulfillment in his work.

TEAM MEMBER RECOGNITION

Congratulations to the 2025 St. Louis Bob Chapman GPL Award Winner, Robin Norwood, BW's Director of Global Recruiting!

This award recognizes and celebrates individuals whose thoughts, words and actions embody the tenets of our people-centric culture and who act as stewards of the Guiding Principles of Leadership every day by living up to all the Team Member Expectations and Commitments.

Paul Lapreziosa, BW Senior Director of People Development, one of Robin's nominators said, "Robin stands out as a champion for the development of those in her span of care, growth of her team and champion for culture. This year was no different. In each of these ways, she brings out and celebrates the best in individuals while creating an environment for outstanding performance."

Nominator Brian Wellinghoff, BW Senior Director of Leadership & Outreach, shared: "Robin sees the person. In everything that she does. She sees each person as someone's precious child and her words and actions match that in every moment. Her door is always open to be a listening ear, a thought partner or a collaborator on a detailed project. She takes special care to make sure that people feel included—on our floor, on our team and through her role in recruiting, to our organization." Congratulations, Robin!

REMINDERS FOR BW LEADERS & TEAM MEMBERS IN SCOPE

LEADERS: It is time to prepare for End-of-Year Discussions

In October, leaders are to reflect and host dialogues with those in their span of care to discuss their overall performance and assign a rating for the fiscal year. Log in to Workday to get started. For resources and steps to prepare, go to bw.care/performancecycle.

ACTION NEEDED: Annual policy review and training due November 30

As part of a growing global organization with a culture of care, all BW team members have a duty to follow our policies and complete required trainings, reinforcing our policies. BW policies and trainings applicable to your role/location are shared via Workday. Login, navigate to the Awaiting Your Action section and complete all steps assigned to you.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

FOR ALL BW TEAM MEMBERS 

Exploring growth at BW? Try the new Workday Internal Job Alerts!

Team members can now create custom internal job alerts in Workday to stay informed about new career opportunities across BW. Whether you're exploring growth, considering a change or simply staying in the loop, this feature makes it easy to track openings that align with your interests and career goals. Check out this job aid to set up your alert!

Contingent or contract team members interested in full-time roles at BW should apply and create an external job alert via the BW career site.

US- & CANADA-BASED TEAM MEMBERS & SPOUSES

Schedule your FREE onsite biometric screening today!

A new BW Wellbeing year begins October 1—get a super start by scheduling your biometric screening TODAY (if registration hasn’t closed for your location yet). Not only will you learn valuable health information, but you will earn lots of Vitality Points, too! To sign up, follow the instructions HERE. After October 1, be sure to complete the Vitality Health Assessment at powerofvitality.com or via the NEW pink Power of Vitality app.

US- & CANADA-BASED TEAM MEMBERS & SPOUSES

Reminder: Vitality program changes launch October 1

Get ready to power up your wellbeing October 1! Vitality program updates—plus, a refreshed website and a NEW pink Power of Vitality mobile app—will help you better balance physical activity with other aspects of wellbeing and earn MORE Vitality Points for MORE activities. To ensure you’re ready for the changes, visit bw.care/powerup for FAQs, to-do lists and more.

FOR ALL BW TEAM MEMBERS

BW reinstates Enterprise/National as preferred car rental partner

As part of BW's commitment to continuous improvement, we want to thank you for your feedback—we heard you! Due to ongoing service issues, poor customer support and rising fees from Avis, many BW travelers began booking with Enterprise/National again (even at higher rates) which ultimately offset the intended cost savings. Effective October 1, Enterprise/National will again be BW's preferred car rental agency. We’re confident this change will restore the level of service, reliability and care you deserve. 

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