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Yesterday, we celebrated all the incredible moms and mother figures in our A Lava family for Mother's Day! We know you juggle so much – work, family, and everything in between. Your dedication and hard work inspire us every day. To show our appreciation, we distributed beautiful flowers to all our amazing moms! We hope this small token brightened your day. Check out some of our team members with their flowers! #MothersDay #FelizDiadelasMadres #WorkingMoms #Appreciation #TextileFamily

Happy Mother's Day!

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo and our amazing team at A Lava! 🇲🇽 A Lava on Chicago's Southside kicked off the weekend with a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration for our incredible employees! We had a fantastic taquiza with delicious tacos made to order, to show our sincere appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Gracias a "La Penca de Jalisco" Restaurant for your superb mobile catering service. Your tacos were a hit! At A Lava, we believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, and this celebration was a great way to connect with our team outside of the production floor. #cincodemayo #employeeappreciation #southsidechicago #textilemanufacturing #alavatextiles

A Lava Rocks at First Hiring Event! Thank you to everyone who came out for our first-ever on-site hiring event! The energy was incredible on this beautiful day in Chicago's southside, and we were amazed by the talented individuals looking to join the A Lava team. We're committed to being a vibrant part of the neighborhood, and this event was a fantastic way to connect with local job seekers. Stay tuned for more exciting news as we continue to grow! #HiringEvent #Community #JoinTheLavaTeam #SewingOperators

Huge thanks to City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College, Greater Southwest Development Corporation, and Employment & Employer Services (E&ES) for co-hosting a fantastic hiring event! We were excited to meet qualified candidates interested in textile manufacturing careers. These partnerships are key to attracting top talent and building a strong workforce. #TextileManufacturing #HiringEvent #ChicagoJobs

To celebrate Women's History Month and the influential women making a difference at Piston Group, we are highlighting today Aisha Mercado, Human Resources Manager at A Lava, a Piston Group Company. "What do you do for Piston? I am HR Manager at A Lava, a Piston Group Company. I lead a dynamic HR team (shoutout to Ruth Sadigurski!), striving to create a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees can flourish. Why is what you do important to Piston? As HR professionals, we are driven by passion to serve the people who make a company thrive. We wear many hats, from talent acquisition and fostering a positive work environment to ensuring legal compliance. By prioritizing employee success and advocating for a healthy work experience, HR contributes significantly to building a strong foundation for a successful organization. Why do you love working for Piston? I love working for Piston because they are committed to diversity and inclusion. I am empowered to champion initiatives that support women and diversity. I am valued for my bilingualism and cultural awareness, allowing me to contribute on multiple levels. I am supported regarding my own professional development, which allows me to advocate for initiatives that help other women to do the same. How do you help elevate women at Piston and in our industry? As an HR leader, who is also a female and Latina, I am uniquely positioned to support women in textile manufacturing. I strive to serve as a role model and advocate, attracting and supporting female talent. Representation matters. I hope that my placement in my role serves as an example for other women in the organization and industry that we can be successful. !Si se puede!" "Women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion" Vicki Richardson, P.A.C.E., Ericka Stephens, Sharon Johnson, Rosana Moura Garbacik, Donna Perkins, Tanya C. Sakhleh, Latasha Smith, Sherri Manuel, Aisha Mercado, Gabriela Treviño, Danielle Momany, M.S., Cintia Stoehr, SPHRi™, Maria Leon-Johnson, Tyler Moorman, Robert Fisher. #SheLeads #WomenOfOurCompany #PistonGroup #PistonAutomotive #PistonInteriors #DetroitThermalSystems #ALava

The A Lava team had a blast connecting with industry colleagues and showcasing our latest sleep innovations at the ISPA convention! Swipe through to see some highlights from the show floor, including our amazing team and our eye-catching booth setup. #ISPA #SleepProducts #BetterSleep #Teamwork #IndustryLeaders

Thrilled to be representing A Lava at the ISPA Expo show International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) alongside our esteemed President Justin Szerlong .Our booth is buzzing with excitement as we showcase our latest innovations in the bedding industry. #ISPAExpo #ALava

Celebrating the Strength and Brilliance of Women! Happy International Women's Day! Let's recognize and celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women around the world. As we continue to champion gender equality, we stand united in creating an inclusive environment that fosters growth and success for all. May your brilliance shine bright! #InternationalWomensDay #EmpowerHer #WomenInLeadership #InclusionMatters #PistonGroup #PistonAutomotive #PistonInteriors #DetroitThermalSystems #ALava

We kicked off Employee Appreciation Day with a delicious spread of pastries and coffee to energize our amazing team! ☕ Thank you for all you do, A Lava wouldn't be the same without your dedication and hard work! #EmployeeAppreciationDay2024 #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork