Last month, a group of women from Trebor International stepped off the production floor and into a room full of changemakers at the Utah Manufacturing Association’s Women in Manufacturing Conference. Attending alongside several production line employees were Trebor’s Senior Quality Engineer Narae Kim and Marketing Manager Sara Ann O’Leary. For many, the event was more than a professional development opportunity—it was a mindset shift.
For several of the attendees, it was their first time participating in a gathering focused entirely on the contributions, leadership, and presence of women in the manufacturing industry.
One pump technician, Tammy Yates, shared a personal takeaway that captured the heart of the day.
“In a room full of women who’ve been through what I’ve felt—doubting my voice, wondering if I belonged—I realized my knowledge matters,” she said. “I’ve worked on pumps for years, but I never thought of myself as someone who could lead. Now I do.”
That quiet yet powerful realization reflected a broader truth: when women are given space to connect, reflect, and see themselves in leadership roles, they rise. Since returning from the conference, Tammy has taken on a mentorship role with a new technician and has begun actively contributing in daily operations meetings with renewed confidence and purpose.
The conference sessions addressed key topics like workforce development, inclusive leadership, and the challenges women face in male-dominated fields. However, the most lasting impact came from the informal moments—stories exchanged over coffee and conversation. Stories of resilience. Stories of rising.
Trebor International remains committed to building on this momentum. Whether on the production floor manufacturing of Trebor’s non-corrosive AODD pumps for chemical delivery applications and heating systems, or in leadership, every voice matters. —This experience served as a powerful reminder that when those voices come together, meaningful change follows.