TASUS Receives Indiana Manufacturing Excellence Award

October 26, 2017

Bloomington, IN- On Thursday, October 12th TASUS was one of three Indiana manufacturers to receive the Manufacturing Excellence Award presented by MAPP and Purdue University Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

TASUS received this award in recognition of our employees’ dedication to the organization, our positive culture, efficient systems and manufacturing techniques. All of these characteristics distinguished TASUS as a best-in-class manufacturer in the state of Indiana.

We are very honored to receive this award and could not have done it without our employees, suppliers, and customers.

Employee Feature:Sonya Shahan

September 29, 2017

Bloomington, IN- Sonya Shahan has been a part of the TASUS family for 18 years! Her favorite part of working at TASUS is the challenges she faces everyday.She also really enjoys the people she works with.

Sonya keeps her hands busy in her free time with crafting, crocheting, and she also recently started woodworking. Her special talent is singing, and she says her husband loves to hear her sing. What’s Sonya’s favorite food you ask? Pizza X breadsticks!

Sonya has two favorite movies “While you were sleeping” and “Christmas Kiss”. When asked about her dream vacation she said she would to go to Florida to see the Holy Land Experience, and to see the ocean.

Pictured above are Sonya’s horses, dogs, and cat. It looks like she has a full house.

Sonya has been married 28 years and has one 25 year old daughter and two step children. Her biggest inspirations are her husband and parents.

Sonya, thanks for being a great part of our team!

Employee Feature: Mark Thornton

September 15, 2017

Hamilton, ON- Mark began his career at TASUS in 1999. He started as a graphic designer and in 2012 moved into the position of Production Design Supervisor.

Mark met his wife Anita when they both attended art school at Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology in Sault Ste. Marie.They were married in 1994 and have 3 boys, Gabriel who is 19 and 17-year-old twins, Niall and Flynn.The Thornton family loves the outdoors, they enjoy cross country skiing in the winter and spend the summer months camping and fishing.

Mark likes to cook (and eat)! He recently welcomed some chickens into the family so he has plenty of fresh eggs (which his co-workers also get to enjoy), and he grows his own hot peppers which he will use when he enters the 3rd annual Chili cook-off next month here at TASUS!

Pictured above are Mark and Anita last month when the TASUS Canada team had a social committee wine tour event.

Mark, thanks for being a great part of the TASUS team!