Sulzer will champion the Empowering Women in Industry association by serving as the official social media sponsor for its 2019 Conference and Gala, taking place Sept. 26 in Chicago. This reflects the company's longstanding commitment to support women in the largely male-dominated engineering sector.
The Empowering Women in Industry Conference and Gala celebrates the success and impact businesswomen have, as well as help to create the next generation of female leaders in an inspiring and encouraging environment.
Sulzer, a leading specialist in services for rotating equipment, pumping solutions, separation, mixing and application technology, is well-aligned with Empowering Women in Industry's goals. Sulzer fosters an inclusive and nondiscriminatory culture in the workplace and is dedicated to providing women with the right tools to become competent professionals and break into leadership roles.
Mentoring and training are key activities implemented by Sulzer to develop management skills among its employees. Sulzer's training program has proven highly successful, as it is encouraging more young women to enter engineering fields.
This, as well as other initiatives, will be discussed during the Empowering Women in Industry event by some of Sulzer's highly successful women in leadership roles, who will be part of the conference lineup.
"While there are more opportunities than ever for women in the industry, they still face access and upward mobility challenges, particularly in the engineering sector," said Jennifer Cardillo, marketing and communications manager at Sulzer and a member of the Empowering Women in Industry steering committee. "It is our responsibility to promote gender equality. By supporting Empowering Women in Industry, Sulzer is continuing to drive change within and outside of its organization. At the conference and gala, we look forward to contributing to the conversation around female empowerment and leadership."
The Empowering Women in Industry Conference and Gala will take place Sept. 26 starting at 8 a.m. at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Stagg Court.
Sulzer is a worldwide leading independent service provider for the repair and maintenance of rotating machines including turbomachinery, pumps and electro-mechanical equipment. With a global network of over 180 technically advanced manufacturing and test facilities, Sulzer offers a collaborative advantage that delivers high-quality, cost-effective, customized and turnkey solutions, providing its customers with the peace of mind to focus on their core operations.
Sulzer is dedicated to providing superior service solutions to a range of industries including power generation, oil and gas, hydrocarbon and chemical processing, and water and air separation. Every solution is customized to suit the business needs of each application -- whenever or wherever that may be.
Keep up with the latest news on the event by following #Empowering Women19 and @womeninind on Twitter, and @Empoweringwomeninindustry on Instagram.
For more information, visit www.sulzer.com.