MARCH 2025 EDITION
As we kick off 2025, I’m thrilled to see the incredible momentum we’ve built in executing our Annual Operating Plan. Across the world, we’re making significant strides—whether it’s accelerating Mechanix Wear’s growth on Amazon in the U.S., securing major wins in North America’s Commercial Sales Channel for both Mechanix Wear and Chicago Protective Apparel, or driving exceptional growth in Japan. Your dedication is turning plans into reality, and the results speak for themselves!
Our Core Refresh (FastFit, Original, M-Pact) is making waves in the marketplace, receiving outstanding feedback from customers at the O’Reilly and Advance Auto Parts Managers Conference—many of whom not only sell our products but proudly use them themselves! A huge thank you to everyone who played a role in this launch and continues to drive one of the biggest initiatives in our company’s history.
But it’s not just about the results—it’s about how we achieve them. This edition highlights incredible examples of our team living our core values:
🚀 Think Big
🛠️ Be A Problem Solver
✅ Do It The Right Way
🤝 TeaMWork
I encourage you to read and celebrate these stories—they embody the culture that makes our company so special.
Mark your calendars for April 15th, when the Senior Leadership Team and I will provide an exciting update on our progress—both against our 2025 plan and our ambitious five-year vision.
Thank you for your passion, dedication, and commitment to making the world a safer place. I couldn’t be prouder of this team. Let’s keep pushing forward!
See you all on April 15th!
- This March, the APAC team will represent Mechanix Wear at the OHS Leaders Summit Australia, showcasing our hand protection solutions, discussing safety trends, and strengthening key industry relationships. Stay tuned!
- We’ve onboarded EUROSAFE as a distribution partner, with 60+ sales reps across 18 businesses. We've already converted key clients like Enva, and are working with an Airsoft influencer for added exposure.
- We’ve hit a fantastic milestone at the KCDC—383 days without a workplace injury! This is the longest stretch of safety performance since we opened, and it’s a big win for the entire team.
- The Operations and Sales teams have successfully reduced lead time for Grainger from 15-20 days to 7-10 days through collaboration and key tools like RCA and Kaizen events. Next goal: under 5 days!
DO IT THE RIGHT WAY
Tom FitzGerald
Senior Product Design
Tom’s dedication and quick action on designing new gloves for Lowes resulted in us meeting aggressive timelines. His exceptional work led to winning two high-price point styles for widespread store placement.
BE A PROBLEM SOLVER
Satoshi Tofuji
Sales Manager, Japan Office
Satoshi consistently demonstrates problem-solving by tackling challenges with energy, expertise, and dedication. As a brand ambassador and skilled negotiator, he always keeps his promises and approaches each task with resilience.
TEAMWORK
Lucia Mendoza
File Maintenance Clerk, CPA
Lucia lives and breathes TeaMWork! She keeps production on track, leads daily meetings, and builds solid KPI reports. Her problem-solving and training skills bring the team together every day.
DO IT THE RIGHT WAY
Lynn Lim
Senior Accounts Officer
Lynn exemplifies "Do It The Right Way" through her accuracy and timeliness in managing APAC and JAPAN general ledgers. Her attention to detail ensures financial integrity and sets a high standard.
TEAMWORK
James Halladay
Customer Service Representative
and Office Administrator
James is all about teamwork! His positivity, dedication, and cost-saving ideas keep things running smoothly in customer service and admin. He always steps up and represents the brand with pride!
DO IT THE RIGHT WAY
Shannon Goodrich
Art Director
Shannon always does it the right way. Whether creating last-minute packaging mockups or perfecting catalogs and brochures. She communicates seamlessly with project owners and brings the highest standards to everything she does.
We’ve kicked off 2025 strong in Commercial US, with some great wins in February at
- American Airlines (MW – HRL, Orange 8mil, Torch welding)
- Constellium (CPA – aluminized hoods & coats), SpaceX (MW – Flux)
- Disney (MW – chemical SpeedKnit)
- Westrock (MW – leather drivers)
Exciting momentum early in the year!
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5 Ways to Start Fresh This Spring
Want to make this spring the start of a healthier lifestyle? Life is stressful — and in between back-to-back meetings, generous helpings of ice cream, and a bit of well-deserved laziness, maybe your health has taken a hit. Spring is a time of rebirth for nature, and a great time for you to reboot as well. Here are some ways to make sure you have the happiest and healthiest spring you can have!
