Shake Out. Don’t Freak Out.

Here is a direct quote from Barb Shelley, Public Relations - Communications Specialist

Corporate Communications and Minerals Processing:

 



"While Utah has not had a major earthquake in the last 350 years, FLSmidth values its employees and does its part to be current on all safety and preparedness issues surrounding natural disasters. We were one of 400 Utah businesses and nearly 1 million people who participated in a state-wide earthquake safety drill yesterday. After practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold on, the internationally recommended safety procedure, our employees gathered in groups to discuss what they have learned about earthquake preparedness. We have employees from more than 30 countries working out of three facilities in Utah so the exercise was invaluable to help everyone get current about earthquake safety."  

FLSmidth employee practising "Drop, Cover, and Hold" during the drill.



I appreciated the hard work that Barb Shelley put into the earthquake preparedness drill. I was taught as a child that if an earthquake hits, you're supposed to run to a doorway and stand underneath as you hold on. I was informed by Barb that this would be the last place you want to be during an earthquake. For one, not everyone would be able to fit underneath the doorways during an earthquake, and it wouldn't be safe at all. Secondly, the fastest way to protect yourself, is to get underneath your desk, cover your neck/head and hold on the best you can. I'm so grateful that I have this knowledge know and because I practised getting under my desk, I will be prepared if ever there is an emergency. Thanks to FLSmidth and Barb Shelley, I feel more confident now that I have experienced the FLSmidth earthquake safety drill.

 



FLSmidth employee discussing the drill afterward. 



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Spring Fling at FLSmidth

FLSmidth has a tradition of an annual Spring Fling and this year was no different. Many tables were set up outside, in between the FLSmidth main building and the Technology Center in Midvale, Utah. It was a crisp, sunny day, perfect for eating good food and talking with co-worker friends. The menu consisted of lasagna, or cheese ravioli, salad, bread sticks, juice/water, and ice cream sandwiches. Are you jealous? You should be, it was delicious!

FLSmidth employees

Lasagna

Amelia Hawkes and I, we were excited about Lasagna

 The line was long for the scrumptious delights, but well worth it. I love the FLSmidth monthly activities, not just for the food and outdoors (which are wonderful in themselves), but the perfect opportunities to befriend your co-workers and get to know one another. It builds commoradory, and a foundation of openness between co-workers and supervisors. It was a lovely afternoon.



FLSmidth employees enjoying good food, and each other.

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FLSmidth 1st Annual Employee 5K Fun Run/Walk

FLSmidth in Midvale, Utah had its 1st Annual Employee 5K Fun Run/Walk. It was a bright Spring day as only Midvale, Utah has. It was also a wonderful opportunity to get to know your fellow co-workers. The employees enjoyed energy snacks, water and juice while we laughed and talked with excitement. After everyone had stretched, and ran in place to warm up, the runners took to the starting line.



Marketing and P.R. showing their creativity.

Our view from the back of the race.





Runners were the first to start the race, and those walking began about 30 minutes after them. The sound of the horn signals the beginning of the race and the FLSmidth employees/runners begin their journey down the Jordan River Walk Way. Then the walkers followed afterward.

 

Barb Shelley - Public Relations, and me



As Barb Shelley and I were passed by all the running and walking FLSmidth employees, we made sure to say "good job" or "you're doing great!" Everyone responded with smiles, and a thank you. FLSmidth has a Wellness program that promotes healthy eating and exercise for its employees. For the results of the top 5 runners and top 5 walkers, view the Corporate Wellness site at: http://slc-sp01/Wellness/default.aspx 

  

 Thank you FLSmidth Wellness Committee. I'm glad I participated in the FLSmidth 1st Annual Employee 5K Fun Run/Walk. I got acquainted with many of my co-workers better, I felt great afterward, and the scenery was beautiful.

South Jordan River

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FLSmidth Ski Day

I was nervous, and excited at the same time.




On Saturday, March 3, 2012 FLSmidth had a Ski Day that Benefit Multiple Sclerosis. Employees of FLSmidth, their families, and friends were able to enjoy a fun filled day of skiing, talking with fellow co-workers, enjoying wonder soup and chili, and making new friends.

I'm from the Mid-South, where there's not too many mountains. Mostly, the FLSmidth Ski Day for me involved falling down the mountain, and I loved every minute of it. The scenery in Utah, and the opportunity to give back was well worth it. When we purchased our lift tickets, the proceeds went to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Utah. It was also a wonderful opportunity to get to know other FLSmidth employees.



One of the few times I didn't fall where I was able to enjoy the view.

    

FLSmidth Employees temporary lunch room.

  

FLSmidth's goal of "giving back" is also manifested in the FLSmidth & Co. A/S Donation Fund, which is a non-profit institution.

The FLSmidth & Co. A/S Donation Fund is a non-profit institution whose purpose is to contribute funds to the following causes: 

• Humanitarian work, including support to the sick and handicapped
• National or cultural causes
• Nature conservation and environmental initiatives and projects
• Education and training with a business focus
• Research and development, not for individuals
• Other similar purposes of a general charitable nature

FLSmidth’s Environmental Policy outlines our commitment to being a sustainable business and supplier of sustainable solutions, as well as our responsibilities both towards the environment and the communities in which we work.

References:

http://www.flsmidth.com/en-US/About+FLSmidth/Donation+Fund





Social Media and FLSmidth



Trump loved the steak.


The FLSmidth Human Resources department of Midvale, Utah attended the  Monster Thought Leadership Seminar on the “Myths and Power of Social Media in Recruiting." Eric Winegarder of Monster gave an excellent demonstration on how to better your Social Media skills with regard to recruiting the best candidates. (Media One of Utah, set us up at a delicious Salt Lake City Steakhouse, which wasn't too shabby either. Media One of Utah, pretty much takes care of your advertising and marketing needs.)

Eric Winegardner and Trump.




Casey, Malissa, Trump, Chris, & Wayne.

 

Eric Winegarder of Monster (on the left, not the one who's green), gave me many tips on how to better my Twitter usage. For example, I mostly used Twitter just to post open positions at FLSmidth. He said,"For every 2 job openings posted on Twitter, you need to have 22 Tweets." I was offering potential applicants a great opportunity at FLSmidth but kind of throwing it at them. "With more than 13,000 employees and local presence in over 50 countries, FLSmidth is a leading engineering company listed on NASDAQ OMX Exchange Copenhagen." Social Media helps FLSmidth reach out and inform globally, so I am grateful for the perfecting of FLSmidth's Social Media capabilities. Thank you Monster, Media One of Utah (Casey Telford, Digital Account Manager), and Eric Winegardner for this "awesome sauce-like" learning experience. This knowledge will assist FLSmidth with it's growth, and the sharing of our career opportunities. http://www.flsmidth.com/  Follow me on Twitter: Swabeany.  



Casey Telford - Media One, Trump, and me.

References: http://www.flsmidth.com/en-US/About+FLSmidth
Direct quotes: Eric Winegardner of Monster.

FLSmidth has a New Executive Vice President

Peter J. Flanagan has been promoted to executive vice president of FLSmidth!!!!

The article below is compliments of Barb Shelley, Public Relations - Communications Specialist,

Corporate Communications and Minerals Processing of FLSmidth, and all around good egg:

"FLSmidth names new executive vice president

130-year-old company promotes first non–Dane to its executive level

SALT LAKE CITY (March 28, 2012) – For the first time in 130 years, FLSmidth, a Denmark based, market-leading supplier of equipment and services to the global minerals and cement industries, has promoted a non-Dane to its executive leadership team.

Peter J. Flanagan has been selected to serve as a member of Group Executive Management, and as executive vice president of FLSmidth’s newly formed Non-Ferrous Division, which provides advanced minerals processing technologies, systems and solutions to the global mining industry. Flanagan, who is originally from Greenwich, Connecticut, USA, has worked in the mining and minerals processing industry for more than 25 years. Formerly, he led FLSmidth’s mining activities in the Americas. Now he takes the reins of FLSmidth’s largest of four divisions with an order intake of more than USD 1.8 billion booked in 2011.

“Promoting Peter to this executive management position is part of our new global strategy and will significantly strengthen our group structure,” said Jorgen Huno Rasmussen, Group CEO. “We look forward to his contributions leading the new division and working with us on the executive level.”

As the division head, Flanagan, 46, will work out of the FLSmidth minerals technology center headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. He will oversee the work of 2,800 employees in more than 20 countries on six continents. Flanagan is a mechanical engineering graduate of Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

“FLSmidth has great people and great technologies. We’re experiencing tremendous growth as we deploy these key assets into industry leading production systems and full life cycle support for miners and minerals processers,” said Flanagan. “I’m excited to be a part of this talented team, and look forward to the ongoing opportunity to be our customers’ one source to unlock their mineral resources sustainably.”

About FLSmidth

FLSmidth is a world leader in supplying engineering equipment, systems and services to the minerals and cement industries. FLSmidth has a major project and technology center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Headquartered in Valby, Denmark, the company employs approximately 13,000 people in 40 countries. FLSmidth was established 130 years ago. To learn more about FLSmidth, visit www.flsmidth.com." - Barb Shelley

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For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website. Please do not email your resume to me as applications are accepted only through the FLSmidth website. Be sure to mention where you heard about the position, when you apply. 

FLSmidth 3-Minute Minerals Video

Since 1882, FLSmidth has been the leading supplier of equipment, services and expertise for the cement and minerals industries.

3-Minute Minerals highlights a pipe conveyor, typical concentrator plant, pyroprocessing system and automated laboratory in just under 3-minutes. Bringing together world renowned industry leaders under the FLSmidth name means we can offer you the complete flowsheet from size reduction through seperation, including material handling, pyroprocessing, automated control systems and quality replacement parts and services; all from One Source, One Partner. Enjoy the show.

What We Do

FLSmidth supplies the minerals and cement industries globally with everything from engineering, single machines and complete processing plants, to maintenance, support services and operation of processing facilities. Our core strengths are reflected in our market-leading product range, our ability to implement, manage and maintain projects, and our unmatched operation of minerals and cement processing plants, worldwide.