On July 11, employees gathered at WIELAND’s Lansing headquarters for the WIELAND Summer Cornhole Tournament, hosted by the WIELAND Culture Club. Participants enjoyed cornhole and a variety of refreshments. The Culture Club plans events and activities to build relationships and foster inclusivity across WIELAND’s three offices.
On Saturday, June 29th, WIELAND once again served as the Elite sponsor for the Trail Town 5k & 10k. The Trail Town is the premier 10k in Mid-Michigan and offers runners scenic views of The Lansing River Trail. Nearly 400 participants took part in the races, including six WIELAND employees, while other WIELAND employees volunteered. Their efforts helped raise funds to benefit the Friends of Lansing Regional Trails (FLRT) and support its ongoing mission to maintain a clean and safe trail system.
Happy 4th of July from WIELAND!
WIELAND is excited to welcome three new members to its Business Development team in Lansing: Dan Montes (Sr. Business Development Manager); Mitch DeHaan (Business Development Manager); Trent Kinnas (Business Marketing Specialist).
Dan brings 15-plus years of experience in the commercial banking industry. Mitch has over six years of experience in industrial business development. Trent, a former WIELAND intern in 2023, recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Welcome abroad, Dan, Mitch, and Trent!
Our June employees are peachy! WIELAND celebrates the career milestones of these employees: Megan Every (2004); Greg Massey (2008); Tyler Buxton (2013); Debbie Pentecost (2015); Daniel Sprague (2017); Nick Noel (2018); Kirk Nielsen (2018); Tyler Thompson (2019). Thank you and congratulations from WIELAND!
#TBT: WIELAND is excited to showcase a previously completed project – The Foundry mixed-use development in Huntsville, AL. Partnering with The Beach Company from South Carolina, WIELAND constructed 342 new apartments in four different builds, ranging from studio to three-bedroom options. The complex also includes three townhouse buildings and 10,000 SF of retail/restaurant space. Groundbreaking began in March 2021, and the project was finished in May of 2023.
WIELAND recently completed the construction of its fourth paper mill for Australia-based Pratt Industries in Henderson, KY. This facility, spanning 400,000 SF, is home to Pratt Paper Machine #18, which produces the most versatile range of lightweight containerboard in the nation using only recycled products. The construction required 72,000 cubic yards of concrete, foundations exceeding 15 feet, and over 3,000 40-foot pilings to support both the building and the paper machine. The project was completed in January 2024.
On May 30th, the WIELAND team marked a significant achievement, the crowning of the first stamping press at the Magna Gemini facility in Etheridge, TN was set. Spanning an impressive 385,135 SF, this new plant contains four presses, perfectly designed for the production of Ford truck frame components. Conveniently located just a two-hour drive from Ford’s BlueOval City automotive assembly complex in Stanton, TN, Magna Gemini enhances Magna’s logistical advantages as a Tier 1 supplier. Magna celebrated the achievement of crowing the first press with an appreciation barbecue lunch for both WIELAND contractors and the Magna vendors on site.
For the ninth consecutive year, WIELAND maintains its impressive position within the Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 400 Contractors annual survey, securing spot No. 318. With a project volume of $379.6M, WIELAND stands as Michigan’s tenth largest contractor, seventh in Louisiana, and the fourteenth largest in Florida. This recognition underscores WIELAND’s ongoing dedication and achievements throughout 2023.
WIELAND once again served as a major sponsor for the 44th Annual Highfields Golf Outing, on June 3 at MSU’s Forest Akers Golf Course. Highfields helps change lives and strengthen communities for Mid-Michigan families. The WIELAND team posed with Highfields’ President and CEO Brian Philson on the 18th green and also served as the drink sponsor.
WIELAND is proud to showcase the recently completed Learning Tree Child Care Center in Lyon City, Michigan. This is the sixth Learning Tree location in the state, and the new 14,720 SF building will accommodate up to 200 children. Construction began in October 2022 and was completed in the summer of 2023.
Last week, WIELAND‘s Orlando office came together at DriveShack in Lack Nona, FL, to kick off the summer season. This event offered a chance for everyone, from project managers to interns, to connect outside the office. The evening was filled with long drives and excellent company, making it the perfect way to start the summer.
WIELAND‘s construction team on the Sofidel project did some “team-building” on May 22nd with a crawfish cookout close to the job site in Circleville, OH. Sofidel is a leading producer of tissue paper and operates five plants across the US. The project in Circleville kicked off this past February and could expand the plant by over 500,000 SF, positioning it as one of Sofidel’s pivotal plants worldwide.
WIELAND continues to kick off spring with its annual Louisiana office cookout. Employees gathered at the Shreveport office to enjoy a delicious fish fry and each other’s company. It was the perfect opportunity to relax, socialize, and have fun together outside of work. Workplace gatherings like these highlight WIELAND’s commitment to fostering a supportive workplace.
Today WIELAND had an employee appreciation event, where WIELAND shareholders, grilled burgers and dogs for employees at the home office. It’s great when the weather turns nice at headquarters!