Women MAKE Awards Recognize Excellence In Manufacturing

Group 1 - The Manufacturing Institute recognized Sarah Dale, Plant General Manager at International Paper, with the 2024 Women MAKE Award for her excellence and leadership in the manufacturing industry [1] - The Women MAKE Awards are part of the MI's Women MAKE America initiative, which aims to close the gender gap in manufacturing, where women represent less than one-third of the workforce despite making up about half of the U.S. labor force [1] - International Paper aims to achieve 30% overall representation of women in all positions and 50% in salaried positions as part of its Vision 2030 goals [2] Group 2 - The Manufacturing Institute focuses on building, diversifying, and strengthening the modern manufacturing workforce, engaging underrepresented communities, and providing skilled training and career development programs [3] - International Paper is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp, and fiber-based products, with net sales of $18.9 billion in 2023 and approximately 39,000 employees worldwide [3]