Fall/Winter 2025 | Volume 35, Number 2
You Serve Others. We Serve You.™
A Newsletter For Our Customers, Employees and Friends
IN THIS ISSUE
President’s Message...................................Page 2 Record Employee Survey Scores......................2 Darley Demander Spotlight.................................2 Featured Product: New Kubota E-Gov Engine and Control Panels...................................2 Darley Manufacturing and Contracts........... 3 See What’s Happening Across Darley: Sim-T, Defense, Equipment, Uncrewed Systems, Odin, & Tactical.................................... 4 Just Ask Engineering: What Makes a Part Reusable or Not?............................................ 5 Darley Team Members Awarded Utility Patent................................................................ 5 Darley Facilities Safety Record.......................... 5 From the Office of Matt Dursa........................... 6 Inside Darley: Darley Family Business Retreat................. 6 Company BBQ & Summer Internships......... 6 Employee Profile: Eric P. Christiansen Jr......................................... 6 Darley Pump Academy.........................................7 Serving the U.S. Govt. for Over 90 yrs.............7 Next Gen Darley: Gabe, Geneva, Jasmine & Coco Darley.........................................7 Darley Earns Multiple Honors..............................7 Darley Launches NEW Uncrewed Systems Hub............................................................... 8 Darley Sponsors 19th Annual Home Day..... 8 Darley Pump Donation Enhances TEEX Fire Training...................................................... 8 Connect with Darley at Upcoming Trade Shows Worldwide....................................... 8
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Darley Named Best Managed Company
Darley is proud to be one of 60 companies chosen as a 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company! Thank you to sponsors Deloitte and The Wall Street Journal for this special program that recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies. The 2025 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well as maintaining financial performance and governance. Designees drove Deloitte presented Darley leadership with the 2025 US Best their businesses forward while remaining dedi- Managed Company award at companywide celebration. cated to their people and focusing on their customers. Advanced technology including AI took a center role for most of these companies, to create efficiencies and enhance the quality of products and experiences. “W.S. Darley & Co. is extremely honored and humbled to be recognized as one the Best Managed Companies. This award is particularly meaningful because it is reflective of the dedication, professionalism and hard work of our entire management team, and the dedication of all our Team Darley members over the past 117 years,” said by Paul Darley CEO & President. Applicants are evaluated and selected by a panel of external judges focused on assessing hallmarks of excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance. They join a global ecosystem of honorees from more than 44 countries recognized by the Best Managed Companies program.
Employees Celebrated with a Fun-Filled Weekend
Darley hosted an unforgettable weekend in the Wisconsin Dells, bringing together over 300 employees and family members for a celebration filled with connection, laughter, and appreciation. The event kicked off with a special dinner honoring the company’s recent $1B in sales achievement - a reflection of the dedication, talent, and collaborative spirit that drives Darley forward. Throughout the weekend, attendees enjoyed a variety of activities all set against the scenic backdrop of the Darley hosted a celebration for employees Dells. We were proud to recognize the and their families at the Wilderness Resort in hard work of our team. Wisconsin Dells.
Darley Welcomes New Fire Advisory Board Member
Darley is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jim Johnson to its Fire Advisory Board. Jim Johnson served as President of Pierce Manufacturing from 2010 to 2023. He also served as an Executive Vice President of Oshkosh Corporation and President of Oshkosh’s Fire & Emergency business segment with responsibility for the Frontline, Maximetal and Oshkosh Airport Products brands in addition to Pierce. Most recently, Jim served as the President of the company’s Vocational business segment with the added responsibility for Oshkosh’s refuse vehicles, airport ground support equipment, utility and concrete truck brands in addition to his Fire & Emergency responsibilities before retiring in 2024. Jim started his career in Indianapolis as an attorney practicing commercial litigation. “We are truly honored and proud to have Jim Johnson join our Fire Advisory Board,” said Paul Darley, CEO of Darley. Jim Johnson