Mallaghan, a leading ground support equipment manufacturer, which has a factory in Newnan, Georgia, has sparked an interest in young minds at Coweta STEM Institute’s summer camp at West Georgia Technical College.
Two of Mallaghan's Gate Gourmet catering trucks were showcased to 30 elementary school pupils, providing a hands-on learning experience that highlighted the important intersection of engineering and technology.
This initiative aimed to inspire the young participants and ignite their interest within the field of engineering.
Laura McGrath, marketing and corporate communications, commented: “At Mallaghan, we are committed to having a positive impact in our community and doing what we can to support a range of educational initiatives.
“We recognize the importance of working with the next generation of engineers and skilled professionals by offering young people hands-on experience to gain a deeper understanding of careers within the engineering sector.”
Kinzi Cash, people and PR coordinator at Mallaghan, said: “We hope that these students enjoyed their time with us, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with Coweta STEM Institute.”
With a factory in Newnan, Georgia, Mallaghan is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of airport ground support equipment.
As a local business, the company aims to make a positive impact on the community and contribute to the growth of the industry.
Its products are sold in more than 100 countries across the world with clients including Aer Lingus, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Delta, easyJet, Emirates, Etihad, Menzies Aviation, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, SAS and Swissport.
Sheila Barnes, director at Coweta STEM, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Mallaghan for giving our students the opportunity to interact with real-world technology.
“It’s collaborations like these that truly enhance our programme and encourage our students to explore a career within STEM.”
