Hamilton, OH, March 9, 2026 — OPW, a Dover Company, announced today that Tina Desjardins, Production Engineering Manager at its BASE Engineering business segment, has been recognized as a 2026 STEP Ahead Awards Honoree by the Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers.
Desjardins is recognized for her leadership in advancing manufacturing operations at BASE Engineering’s Saint John, New Brunswick facility. She leads cross-functional initiatives to improve production efficiency, strengthen quality performance, and enhance workplace safety, while also mentoring early-career employees and supporting technical workforce development.
“We are proud to see Tina recognized by the Manufacturing Institute,” said David Malinas, President of OPW. “Her leadership reflects OPW’s commitment to operational excellence and to developing the next generation of manufacturing talent.”
Chosen from over 1,000 applicants across over 100 companies, Desjardins is among 145 recipients to be honored at the annual STEP Ahead Awards Gala in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 2026.
These annual awards recognize employees who have excelled in their careers and showcase leadership across all levels of the manufacturing industry.
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About OPW:
Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. To learn more about OPW, visit opwglobal.com.