Wenger Manufacturing, along with its parent company Marel, announced the creation of the Wenger Marel Charitable Fund, a philanthropic charitable fund. The fund will support sustainable development and community investment for reading and STEM education; food, nutrition and water; and community support.

As part of the acquisition of Wenger Manufacturing in 2022, Marel proposed a philanthropic commitment of USD 4 million. An agreement between Marel executives, the Greater Sabetha Community Foundation and GMCF was finalized to create the Wenger Marel Charitable Fund. An executive board will be formed to administer grants from the fund to the Sabetha community as well as other communities where Wenger has an industrial and employment presence.

“Through partnership, Marel aims to empower external organizations, our customers and employees to support the communities in which we operate,” Marel said in a statement.