NEWS & EVENTS

During the holidays, the employees at Jacobs help raise money for the Bloomfield Department of Social & Youth Services.  This money is donated so that the community organization can purchase gifts for children in our community who may not normally receive gifts during the holiday season.  This year, Jacobs employees gave generously and raised $1,324.80.  Jacobs Vehicle Systems matched the employee contributions, making the donation to the Social & Youth Services a grand total of $2,649.60.

ADT addresses user resistance to engine stop-start in heavy-duty vehicles by improving fuel economy, lowering emissions and eliminating cabin shake.  

During a November Town Council Meeting in Bloomfield, Connecticut, the Bloomfield Beautification Committee (BCC) recognized Jacobs Vehicle Systems and Jacobs’ Employee Services Committee (ESC) for its work to transform the gardens at the Blue Hills Fire Department.  During the council meeting, Sharon Mann, BCC Chair, presented a slide show with photos from the planting day at the fire department.  Dennis Gallagher, President, Jacobs Vehicle Systems, was also in attendance to accept the BCC’s certificate of appreciation.

It is a Jacobs’ tradition to celebrate Thanksgiving each year with every employee in Bloomfield before closing for the Thanksgiving long weekend.  Over 500 employees are served a turkey dinner across three shifts.  The kitchen staff worked hard to prepare enough turkey, gravy, dressing, sides, and desserts to feed everyone.