 Corporate
Culture
 Scot
Forge enjoys a corporate culture of employee-owners truly
dedicated to providing the best possible quality and service
to our customers. What makes the culture unique however,
is the "can-do" attitude and enthusiasm of each
member of the Scot Forge team apparent throughout the
company. A customer on a plant tour at Scot Forge once
commented "It's amazing to see so many people running
- and without anyone chasing them!"
Various recognition and empowerment
programs and policies have been introduced over the years
to further this positive cultural evolution. Some of these
include:
 Wearing of Tartan
In
1977, the company's name was changed from Atlas Forgings
to Scot Forge and a Scottish highlander became part of
the corporate logo. Not only did the new name reflect
then-owner Pete Georgeson's cultural roots, it brought
a friendlier, more personal image to mind. Along with
the new name came a unique sales promotional tool - the
wearing of tartan jackets, ties, kilts, etc. by the personnel.
Today, Scot Forge people are easily spotted in a crowd
with their bright plaids and it has brought a unifying
effect and a certain pride to the employee-owners to be
recognized as a member of the "Scot Forge Clan".
 Employee
Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
 All-Salaried
Workforce
Continuous
Improvement Process (CIP)
Scot Forge is a real practitioner
of the "continuous improvement process". There
is an actual "CIP Coach" whose job is to train
employee-owners in how to work on problem solving teams
and to understand how valuable and important each of their
contributions are to the success of the company.
For every five years of service,
employee-owners are publicly recognized at an Awards dinner
and, depending on the length of service, receive jeweled
Highlander pins, pens, watches or cash. See our gallery
of Awards Ceremony photos.
Peter I. Georgeson Awards
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 In
honor of Peter Georgeson, Chairman of the Board and
founder of the ESOP, Scot Forge employee-owners
recognize fellow workers who they feel have gone
above and beyond the call of duty for the past year
by voting them as Peter I. Georgeson award winners.
At the annual awards dinner, winners from six categories
are recognized and publicly awarded a bronzed Scottish
Drum Major statue and a bronze medallion to put
on their hard hats or have framed.
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 Clothing Store
Social Events
Scot Forge builds camaraderie amongst its employee-owners
with a variety of social events including annual picnics,
golf outings, bowling competitions, canoe trips, and Christmas
parties. See our gallery for this year's picnic
and Christmas party photos.
Educational
Incentives
Tuition reimbursement and educational
incentive programs allow employees the opportunity for
advanced skills and knowledge through education and training.
Scot Forge reimburses employee-owners 100% for classes
taken and awards $250 cash for completing 40 hours of
training in a calendar year. These programs give employee-owners
incentive to improve oneself and put them in a better
position for advancement. The programs promote the importance
of education to the individual as well as the organization.
Taken together, these and many other
corporate programs and policies foster an environment where
the employee-owners naturally want to work towards the common
Scot Forge goal of providing total customer satisfaction.
It is often said that people make the difference and that
is especially so at Scot Forge. The combined creativity,
enthusiasm, talent and team spirit shown by the employee-owners
forms the basis for Scot Forge's success and leadership
in the forging industry. |
