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ARMA RotoNews - March 2022
CEO'S REPORT
I remember years ago walking into a factory to see a woman running her own machine, which was a first for me. When I asked the owner, he said she is the hardest worker in the factory, she has read all the manuals to learn, and she motivates others to work hard too. It is empowering to see a woman take control of the path she chooses while inspiring others to be better as well.
As this month is Women's History Month and a week today was Internationals Women's Day, I would like to share some of the comments and stories from women in our industry in lieu of my usual report.
Happy Tuesday!
Michelle
" In a dynamic industry like rotational molding, it was a major accomplishment to be recognized and to receive the ARMA Icon Award in 2019. For me, it was a humbling experience and the highlight of my career. There were many long hours and lots of hard work that led up to today, but it has been so worthwhile. When my career started at FERRY nearly 40 years ago, there were only a few women in the industry. It took perseverance to prove that a woman could thrive in a technical arena, let alone internationally. It has been refreshing to see this change through the years. Women approach challenges differently. If I can support or empower another woman, I am willing to share my knowledge to help her achieve her goals. As we honor the strong mothers, wives and daughters who came before us during Women’s History Month, I think there is a good message in this quote: “Be the one who straightens her crown, not the one who announces to the world that her crown was crooked.” Ann Rowland, Ferry Industries
" Three words – “Why?” and “Why not?” – elicit yet another figurative eye roll from the unfortunate person/s on the receiving end of my question. The Rotomould Group operates in 6 Pacific Island countries and strong gender biases exist here - either what society thinks women can and can’t do or what women think they should or shouldn’t do. Three words – that challenge thought processes and teach women (and men) to think beyond what they think women are capable of - this is my ongoing contribution to the empowerment of women in our employ. Empowered women go on to empower more women." Jyotsna Chauhan, Rotomould Group of Companies
" At the 2019 ARM conference in Houston, Conchita Miranda was awarded the highest honor in ARM, her name will be listed in the Hall of Fame forever. But when you see the photo and look at the history of this award, you will find she is the first woman to get this honor. I was so impressed as I sat there. We do not know each other, but I was so proud of her. She looked beautiful, powerful, confident, and she proved to everyone, especially to me, that a womens' power is infinity! And we all know: Girls help girls, no matter what race, color and nationality." Sharon Zhu, Rising Sun Rotomolding Company
It certainly takes an inner strength and determination to keep on pushing through,and standing up, in an industry dominated by men.Breaking through old stereotypes and attitudes towards woman in leadership continues to be a
hard fight, but we are certainly achieving a lot and it is wonderful to see a shift in these areas.
I am one of the lucky ones who has support from within their company.
Safescape has many women in leadership positions and with their support and mentorship it has been that much easier to comfortably take my place and thrive within my role of Group Production Manager.
look forward to seeing what future generations of women, and men, can achieve when we work together, supporting and lifting each other up as individuals, without the gender divide.
This is when great things will happen.
Karen Durkin，Group Production Manager Safescape