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New Flyer proudly congratulates its own Lindy Norris and Ben Wood for being named to Mass Transit Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 list for 2020. This prestigious list recognizes outstanding individuals making a name in North America’s public transit industry; illustrating a capacity for innovation, leadership, and commitment to making an impact. To date, New Flyer has celebrated six leaders on the list.
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As Director of Marketing and Public Affairs, Lindy has made an undeniable impact on transit through leading New Flyer's North American brand strategy and the 2017 launch of New Flyer’s Vehicle Innovation Center (“VIC”), the first and only innovation lab of its kind in North America. In addition to actively serving on industry committees and leading community initiatives, she advocates for technology advancement, workforce development, and investment in sustainable infrastructure for the transportation industry.
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Ben is an exceptional manufacturing leader, having spent over a decade developing New Flyer’s people, processes, and partnerships. As Plant Manager of the Anniston, Alabama facility he currently leads a team of 700; over the past year inspiring them to achieve New Flyer’s best performing manufacturing facility. His community-oriented leadership style has had a remarkable impact: since stepping into his current role, Ben has invested in team growth, fostering a culture that is inclusive, encourages ongoing learning, and promotes continuous improvement.
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NFI Parts™ Clean and Protect Products Available
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NFI Parts™ continues to offer its portfolio of Clean and Protect products that increase safety and cleanliness for public transportation customers. The Clean and Protect lineup includes driver protection options such as guards and barriers, and also offers an extensive selection of sanitization products including UV-C lighting, vented roof hatches, antimicrobial filters, and more.
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Last month, NFI Group Inc. signed onto the People Outside Safely Together (POST) Promise, an initiative committed to creating a safer workplace for employees and customers. In doing so, NFI became one of the first manufacturers to sign on to the POST Promise, a declaration designed to foster workplace safety practices by upholding five key steps:
- Maintain physical distancing (at least 6 feet)
- Stay home if unwell (actively self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19)
- Practice respiratory etiquette (cough into the bend of your arm, and wear a face mask)
- Clean and disinfect regularly
- Wash and sanitize hands (wash hands for at least 20 seconds)
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Supporting Our Communities: Anniston Lights It Up Blue for Autism Awareness
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Proudly supporting our local communities, New Flyer's Anniston team came together for Light It Up Blue Day, an annual charitable initiative dedicated to raising awareness for Autism through fundraising, wearing blue shirts, and lighting up the facility blue. As a result, the team proudly presented a donation to East Central Alabama United Cerebral Palsy, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. The Anniston team is proud to support the critical work of ECAUCP.
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