Essex Industries: Women are vital to the success of manufacturing in St. Louis

When Essex Industries recently opened its doors to members of the Missouri chapter of Women in Manufacturing (WiM) for a tour of its St. Louis headquarters, company leaders showcased a remarkable array of cutting-edge products - from platform controls and aircraft components to emergency breathing and liquid oxygen equipment. For Leane Darnold, a mechanical engineer at Essex and board member of WiM's Missouri chapter, the highlight of the tour was Essex Industries CEO Evan Waldman's recognition...