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Scott Niswonger was born in Van Wert, Ohio where he learned to fly, soloing on his 16th birthday. During his aviation career, he has flown everything from J-3 Cubs to the Boeing 747.

He is a graduate from Purdue University with a degree in Aviation Technology and was awarded a Doctor of Technology in 2004. In addition, Mr. Niswonger earned a BS Degree in Business Administration from Tusculum University in 1986 and later was honored with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in 2006. He also holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from East Tennessee State University and a Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Tennessee.

After graduation from Purdue University, Mr. Niswonger moved to Greeneville, Tennessee as a corporate pilot for the president of The Magnavox Company. In 1973, Niswonger started a cargo airline, General Aviation, Inc. After selling General Aviation he became the Vice President of North American Operations for Flying Tiger Lines – a military contractor and global cargo airline. He later co-founded a second transportation company, Landair Services, with an initial investment of $2,000; and in 1990 formed Forward Air Corporation. Those companies today have annual sales of over $2 billion. It’s impressive to note that Scott founded the first two companies to ever be taken public in Greene County’s 230-year history. Niswonger currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of Landair Transport, Inc. and Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD).

He is a former member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE: FHN), the parent of First Tennessee Bank, an $87 billion financial services company. He is the Chairman of East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees and a 30-year Trustee of Tusculum University. At Purdue University he is a member of the President’s Council, Deans Council for Purdue University Polytechnic Institute, board member for the Purdue Research Foundation and is the Chairman of Purdue Aviation.  Mr. Niswonger was inducted into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame in 2019.

Scott Niswonger is also the Chairman of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville TN and serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Ballad Health, a 21 hospital – healthcare enterprise with over 15,000 employees.

He is especially proud of the Niswonger Foundation that he established in 2001 to create opportunities for individual and community growth through education and other sustainable projects. This educational operating and charitable foundation currently has 10 scholars in universities across America and 91 alumni. The Foundation supports numerous programs and partnerships with school districts across the State of Tennessee. With federal, state, and private grants, the Foundation will provide over $12 million in educational programming in the next fiscal year.

Niswonger is the lead benefactor for the Niswonger Children’s Hospital, which is home to one of only eight St. Jude Affiliate Clinics in the world.

With an exceptional level of involvement, businessman and philanthropist Scott Niswonger has made a positive impact for those who will follow.

Scott and his wife, Nikki, have 4 children and 8 grandchildren.

The Niswonger Foundation was established in 2001 to make a positive and sustainable difference in education in Northeast Tennessee. This dream was envisioned by Scott M. Niswonger, who founded Landair Transport, Inc. and Forward Air Corporation. These companies were the first two Greeneville-based companies to be taken public in the history of Greene County, Tennessee. Jointly, the companies have combined annual revenue of over one-billion-dollars and employ more than 5000 people.

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Scott Niswonger

With his feet planted firmly on the ground, Scott Niswonger has had his head in the clouds for over 30 years with a lifelong career in the flying business. A Purdue aviation technology grad, he also graduated from Tusculum College with a B.S. in business administration and is an alum of the United Airlines Training Academy.

In addition, he is a certified airline transport pilot, and is type rated in CD-3/C-47, Cessna Citation II, V, Ultra, 560 Excel and Gulfstream IV-SP jet aircraft. He underwent Flying Tigers simulator and flight training on a Boeing 747, graduated from Fairchild Aircraft Factory School, and took Flight Safety International courses in high altitude meteorology and flight characteristics of high-speed aircraft.

His civic and community involvement is extensive, on the boards of several banks, foundations, and philanthropic and service organizations. Special recognitions include Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year, Coopers & Lybrand Entrepreneurial Company of the Year, Forbes' "Best 200 Small Companies" four consecutive years, Inc. 500's "America's Fasting Growing Private Companies" three years in a row, and many others. Governor Don Sundquist appointed him vice-chairman, Tennessee Board for Economic Growth, and he is chairman, Building and Finance Committee, for the State of Tennessee.

Purdue University is no exception to his philanthropic interests. His dedication and support of AT are numerous. In 1998, he established the Niswonger Scholarship program. The Holleman-Niswonger Simulator Center was dedicated in 1999.

Niswonger and his wife, Nikki, live at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Greeneville, Tennessee. They have four children and two grandchildren. Scott enjoys flying his Gulfstream IV-SP and golfing when time permits.

This was originally written for the Distinguished Technology Alumni Awards in 2003.

Scott Niswonger

Scott Niswonger is the founder of Landair Transport Inc. and chairman emeritus of Forward Air Corp. He is also a highly regarded philanthropist via the Niswonger Foundation, making a positive and sustainable difference in education and other areas of importance to the community.

Scott is the chief benefactor of Niswonger Children’s Hospital, where he continues to be involved in developing health care resources and ensuring access to quality specialty care for children of all ages.

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Podcast Ep. 52: Aviation Alum, Philanthropist Scott Niswonger on Purdue’s Lifelong Impact

• By Kate Young
• March 3, 2022

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Scott Niswonger, founder and chair of the Niswonger Foundation, which was established to make a positive and sustainable difference in education in Northeast Tennessee.

After graduating from Purdue, Scott (associate in Applied Science Aviation Technology ‘68, honorary Doctorate of Technology ‘04) founded both Landair Transport, Inc. and Forward Air Corporation, and is the lead benefactor for the Niswonger Children’s Hospital, which is home to one of only eight St. Jude affiliate clinics in the world.

Scott embodies Boilermaker spirit and innovation — whether it’s creating jobs and employing more than 9,000 people in a rural area of Tennessee or changing high school students’ lives with the Niswonger Foundation.

Listen in to hear how Purdue’s unique flight curriculum propelled Scott to where he is now. Plus, you don’t want to miss his stories on why giving back and investing in his community has been rewarding beyond measure.

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Investor activism alters 5 seats on Forward Air board

Ancora advisors gains two seats, endorses three others.

An activist investor group led by Ancora Advisors has effected change to five seats on asset-light trucking and logistics company Forward Air’s ( NASDAQ: FWRD ) board.

Forward announced Monday after the market close that it has “appointed five independent and highly qualified directors” in connection with an agreement with Ancora. The directors will join the board immediately and stand for election at the annual meeting on May 19.

New agreement brings back former leadership

The cooperation agreement between Forward and Ancora resulted in two director seats being designated by Ancora — Scott Niswonger and Richard Roberts, both of whom held prior leadership roles at Forward. Ancora has endorsed the other three additions chosen by Forward — George Mayes, Chitra Nayak and Javier Polit, which are said to have “substantial experience across operations, finance and technology.”

Niswonger founded Landair Transport in 1981 and sister company Forward Air in 1990. The companies were split into separate publicly traded companies in 1998. Niswonger remained as chairman of Landair until it was acquired in 2018 by Covenant Transportation, now Covenant Logistics Group ( NASDAQ: CVLG ). He also served as chairman and CEO of Forward from 1990 to 2003 and again in 2005.

Roberts previously served as SVP and secretary of Landair, while holding similar duties at Forward. He was a director on both the Forward and Landair boards. His active involvement with the companies spanned from 1994 to 2003.

Forward also announced that it has entered into a consulting agreement with former CFO Andy Clarke, who was part of the investor group and instrumental in conveying the activists’ thesis behind the call for change.

Two current members will not stand for reelection in May, leaving a 13-person board consisting of 12 independent directors, nine of whom have joined in the past four years.

“We are pleased to welcome this group of outstanding directors to the Forward Air Board at this important time for the company,” said Tom Schmitt, Forward’s chairman, president and CEO. “With these appointments, our board reflects our strong commitment to refreshment and best-in-class governance. We are eager to benefit from the diverse insights and significant expertise of our new directors as we work to build on our momentum.”

CFO resigns

Forward announced Monday in a separate filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that CFO Michael Morris had announced his resignation on Sunday. Schmitt will fill the role until a replacement is found. Morris’ resignation is effective March 27, at which time he will serve as an adviser for six months to ensure a smooth transition.

“Having served in public company financial roles for 24 years, Mr. Morris expressed his desire to diversify his career experience by serving as the chief financial officer of a privately held portfolio company. Mr. Morris indicated that while he had no current intent to transition to such a role, he was presented with a unique opportunity that accelerated his plans. There are no disagreements between Mr. Morris and the Company,” the filing read.

Activist efforts started in October

The shakeup was first revealed at the end of 2020 when the group announced it had acquired a more than 5% equity position in Forward with the goal of improving its capital allocation strategy, divesting noncore assets and making changes to management and the board. The group contended that Forward’s continued pursuit of “noncore” product offerings like intermodal, drayage and final mile, which are outside of its core airport-to-airport, less-than-truckload routes, have been dragging margins and the company’s valuation lower.

As talks between the two parties broke down, Ancora moved forward with the nomination of four candidates for election , including a push for Clarke to become chairman. The group also said it would look to divest the intermodal segment and use the proceeds as well as other capital to repurchase Forward’s stock.

Ancora now holds a 6.4% stake in Forward’s outstanding shares, a position it began building in late October.

“The constructive engagement between the company and Ancora during the last few months will benefit the long-term interests of our shareholders,” continued Schmitt. “As we emerge from the pandemic a stronger company with enhanced offerings and service, we are confident in our ability to deliver long-term shareholder value.”

Clarke has partnered with Ancora in the past, including activist investor efforts at Canadian automotive, truck and equipment fleet manager Element Fleet Management ( TSX: EFN ), and discount retailer Big Lots ( NYSE: BIG ). Clarke holds board seats at both of those companies.

“We are pleased to have worked constructively with the board and management team to reach this agreement to strengthen the board, which we believe will help enhance value for shareholders. We appreciate the thoughtful dialogue with Tom and the Board as we worked together to ensure Forward Air is best positioned for the future,” said Fred DiSanto, chairman and CEO of Ancora.

Morgan Stanley ( NYSE: MS ) is serving as Forward’s financial adviser.

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'FE the Foundry Bull’ (aka Ironmen superfan/mascot Scott Niswonger) is pumped for Saturday’s league championship game

‘fe the foundry bull’ (aka ironmen superfan/mascot scott niswonger) is pumped for saturday’s league championship game, the ironmen will host the southern michigan apex at 7 p.m. for the great lakes arena football league title.

By Steve Gunn/MuskegonSports.com May 17, 2023

MUSKEGON – Scott Niswonger is pretty impatient when it comes to things he’s passionate about – and he’s extremely passionate about the West Michigan Ironmen.

A good example of his impatience goes all the way back in 2016, the Ironmen’s first season of existence.

The team had Ironmen tee-shirts printed up and thought it would be cool to shoot some into the crowd at games, using one of those tee-shirt cannons that kind of look like leaf blowers.

The team had one of those cannons, borrowed from the Muskegon Lumberjacks, and Niswonger volunteered to shoot the shirts into the crowd. But he didn’t think that cannon was powerful enough, so he went to work in his garage, building a new amped-up model for the Ironmen.

After some trial and error, he finally came up with a finished product which is still in use at Ironmen games today. It’s so strong, according to Niswonger, that he once accidently knocked a beer out of a fan’s hand when he hit him with a shirt.

“Years ago I worked with a guy at a racetrack in North Dakota who had built one of those, so I called him and asked how he did it,” said Niswonger, 45, a longtime employee of Charter Spectrum Cable. “He sent me a list of everything I needed to have. It took me a couple of tries to make one. I had one blow up in my garage. It almost took my thumb off.”

When asked why he didn’t just purchase a new cannon, Niswonger said, “Why, when I can make a better one?”

A season or two after that, Ironmen management decided that they wanted to have a team mascot for home games. They mentioned the idea to Niswonger, he was intrigued and kept waiting for the team to pick a mascot concept and have a costume made.

The team took too long for his taste, so he took it upon himself to order a costume and started wearing it at games as the Ironmen mascot.

Now he’s many seasons into his ongoing performance as “FE the Foundry Bull,” roaming through the seats visiting with fans during every Ironmen home game.

In case you wondered, FE is the symbol for iron on the periodic chart, and “The Foundry” is the nickname the team gives to Trinity Health Arena for its games.

“Coach Nate (Ironmen general manager/head coach Nate Smith) and those guys had an idea about getting a mascot, and Coach Nate said he wanted it to be a yak,” Niswonger said. “So I researched a few possible costumes, sent them links, and they didn’t respond fast enough, so I just ordered my own.

“It turned out to be a bull instead of a yak. Coach Nate and the others named him.”

The mascot who will drink a beer with fans

Niswonger, in his role as FE the Foundry Bull, will be sky high on Saturday night when the Ironmen host the Southern Michigan Apex in the Great Lakes Arena Football league championship game at 7 p.m.

The big game is extra exciting for the Ironmen because they are actually playing for a league title. While the team has been part of several leagues in its history, the Ironmen have only been in two league championship games, with one win and one loss.

There would probably be more trophies by now, but the Ironmen spent several seasons playing an independent schedule, with no league or championship to play for.

So the idea of watching the Ironmen win a trophy on Saturday is pretty exciting for Niswonger. He says he will be wearing his Ironmen championship belt (kind of like a boxer’s title belt), something he made in 2018 when the Ironmen won the Midwest Professional Indoor Football league title.

Niswonger, as FE, shows off some muscle with a young Ironmen fan.

Niswonger’s obsession with the Ironmen began in 2016, the team’s first season, when he and his wife, Anita Niswonger, attended the first preseason exhibition game and he fell in love with the sport.

“I never knew anything about indoor football,” Niswonger said. “But after watching that game, I was like, this is something totally amazing. It’s just so fast and fun. You have players flying into the stands. I knew I could really get into this stuff.”

So Niswonger did exactly that, starting out as the guy shooting the tee-shirts to fans and taking on the team mascot role. He also plays a big role with setting up the field for every game, and even inherited the post of Ironmen equipment manager.

“I didn’t know anything about football equipment, but I was willing to try,” he said.

While Niswonger wears many hats for the Ironmen, his favorite part is playing the role of FE the Foundry Bull, who specializes in greeting fans young and old, and sometimes sharing an adult beverage with the older ones.

“I had no idea what to do as the mascot,” he said. “I watched a few YouTube videos of other mascots and decided I wasn’t going to be like them. I just give a lot of high-fives to the fans, go into the seats to have pictures taken, and maybe drink a beer with them.

“I am probably the only mascot around that will sit and drink a beer with you! Some fans will see me drinking a beer and bring me another one!”

Helping to keep the team together

Niswonger loves all the people involved with the Ironmen, from the fans to the coaches and players.

He and Anita have provided in-season lodging in their home for numerous players over the years – including offensive lineman Dee White this season – and have become close friends with many of them.

“A lot of the players in the early years were out-of-town guys, and we would invite them over and get them some home-cooked meals,” he said.

The Ironmen tattoo that Niswonger sports on his left arm exists because of a bet he had with some players.

“The first game of the season a few years ago, we shut the other team out, and me, being a loudmouth, told the guys on defense that if they did that again the next week I would go get an Ironmen tattoo,” he said. “Well, they did it again, and midway through the fourth quarter I noticed that the defensive guys were giving me that look, so as soon as the game was over I scheduled to have the tattoo done.”

The Niswongers are known to host their share of parties for Ironmen players and team personnel, during the season and in the offseason.

“Our parties with the Ironmen are pretty nice,” Niswonger said. “We’re going to have one after the game on Saturday.”

Smith, the team’s general manager/coach, is a huge fan of the Niswongers and the important role they play for the Ironmen.

The Ironmen are blessed to have many talented players who return season after season, keeping the team on the winning track. Smith said the Niswongers play a big part by creating a family-like atmosphere that convinces a lot of them to stick around.

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The inspiration of Scott Niswonger

This Thursday, January 25, the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is honoring a Van Wert native with an award rarely given — the Cornerstone Award. This 1965 Van Wert High School graduate is someone who left his hometown, went to college at Purdue University, started his own business, and moved to Greeneville, Tennessee, where he has lived ever since.

Many people grow up in their hometown, leave, and then rarely return. It seems lately that many people have been pining over those “good old days” of growing up in Van Wert. Those of you on Facebook have probably seen the many postings from “You might be from Van Wert if…”  Growing up in Van Wert really was a special time for those of us with more years behind us than in front. I only hope that kids today feel the same way!

One individual in particular, did not forget his days of growing up in Van Wert. He spent his entire youth experiencing all this town had to offer a young boy. He attended Van Wert City Schools, played in the city parks, attended church, played football in Eggerss Stadium, and learned to fly airplanes at the Van Wert County Airport.  I’m sure there is much more he did that he may not even tell!

It has now been 53 years since Scott Niswonger left Van Wert for Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Although Scott still had family and friends in Van Wert, many of us didn’t know who he was until nearly 15 years ago. That’s when talk of a performing arts center in Van Wert began. Someone who knew Scott mentioned that he was very philanthropic, thanks to the success he experienced through the hard work he invested in building his businesses.

I still remember the words shared with us when Scott was asked if he would like to help Van Wert build a performing arts center. It was something like, “You know, no one has ever asked if I would like to do something for my hometown. I’ve been involved in projects throughout Tennessee and Purdue University, but never my hometown. I would love to be involved, but I need for you to dream with me.”  Well, the rest is history!

Scott got involved in the PAC project that would later bear his name: the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Obviously, Scott gave financially to the project, but I will never forget the inspiration he gave to raise a city of under 11,000 people and a county of nearly 28,000 people to unimaginable heights and accomplishments.

He took a very nice, but rather typical school auditorium, to a performing arts center that has become one of the leaders in the Midwest United States. Scott did not pay for the entire project, but his inspiration made it possible for our community to raise close to $10 million and build what many performers and visitors have exclaimed is one of the finest facilities of its kind.

Once a fundraising committee was established, he made sure each member attended the opening concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville, Tennessee. He personally chartered a fleet of jets, including his own, and flew us down for the opening ceremonies and concert featuring legendary singer Gladys Knight. He also showed us what a classy event was like. Bottom line? Many community leaders were inspired and took Scott’s message to heart: “If we can build something like this in Greeneville, Tennessee, you can certainly do this in Van Wert.” And we did! Scott inspired us along the way in many other ways too many to mention.

Since that time, Scott and Nikki (Elliot) Niswonger, also a Van Wert native, have inspired and been very involved in their hometown in other ways such as Niswonger Scholars, our new Franklin Park, and just now as a partner in a new housing development we will see developing this spring behind the houses on Shannon Street extending to the NPAC and Van Wert High School/Middle School. There have been many other projects Scott and Nikki have been involved in that many don’t even know about.

This Thursday is a chance for Van Wert to say thank you to a young man who grew up to live his life by the motto “Learn, Earn, Return.” Thank you, Scott, for not forgetting Van Wert. Van Wert will never forget you!

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10 000 tons

Start capacity of the plant

Omsk Carbon Black Plant Launched

Omsk Carbon Black Plant was launched on April 27, 1944. The large industial facilities were built in a record-breaking time in an empty steppe far away from residential areas. The plant was constructed «from the wheels». Prefabricated units, received by rail, were immediately delivered to the construction site. Much of the equipment was made and mounted on-site using own resources. The production capacity of the plant was 10 thousand mt per year. For 8 months of its operation, the plant produced 695 tons of lamp black.

of products produced over the year

Production Development

The plant produced active and semi-active grades of carbon black. In the period from 1944 to 1945, the production output increased 6 times! The blacks of Omsk Plant were used for the needs of the front in the production of tires of military and civil equipment.

40 000 tons

Plant capacity after redesign

Production Capacity of Omsk Carbon Black Plant Increased

Until the 1970s, carbon black was produced by the lamp method, which is one of the oldest. The quality of blacks produced in that way did not fully meet the requirements of the tire industry. Following substantial funds allocation by the government, the plant was redesigned for a more up-to-date furnance method. The capacity of the plant rose to 40 thousand tons per year.

the first export grade to Japan

Exports Began

The plant was the first in the industry to master the production of N-grade carbon black in accordance with ASTM standards and began exports shippment of N220 to Japan for Bridgestone.

were accepted between 1998 and 2000

Cooperation with Major Overseas Campanies Began

From 1998 to 2000 the plant achieved the required quality of N234, N299, N339, N347, N550, N650 and N660 and obtained their acceptance by major overseas companies

the power of the first own turbogenerator

Transition to Own Power Supply Made

The plant supply itself with electric power almost completely by utilizing tail gas. By 2004, the power of mini cogeneration plant increased from 6 MW to 18 MW.

the year when Volgograd Carbon Black Plant was launched

Volgograd Carbon Black Plant Acquired

During the construction of the Volgograd Carbon Black Plant, many of the problems existing at other carbon black facilities at the time were solved. Thus, for the first time in the USSR, carbon black production was in line with sanitary standards. By the late 1980s, the Volgograd plant`s nominal production capacity reached 200,000 mt per year. The plant was the largest in the country.

Product Range Development

The company started the production of a special series of high-purity grades intended for the use in critical items with regard to safety.

Extanding Geographic Reach

In order to improve the quality of customer service and ensure just-in-time deliveries, since 2012 the company has been implementing a program to established its own logistics and distribution centers. To date, representative offices have been opened up in Canada, Romania, Turkey and Germany.

Own Series of Special Grades Created

Efforts by the Research and Development Center of Carbon Materials, established jointly with the Institute of Hydrocarbons Processing in 2012, resulted in the development of a production technology for new grades of carbon black with specific, non-standard properties - a series of special OMCARB grades

Construction of Omsk Carbon Black Plant Commenced

On July 29, 2014, a time capsule was buried in the city of Mogilev (Republic of Belarus) marking the beginning of construction of a carbon black plant by Omsk Carbon Group.

Volgograd Carbon Black Plant Upgraded

Since the early 2000s, Omsk Carbon Group has been gradually implementing programs aimed at upgrading and putting new facilities into operation. Having the capacity 40 000 mt of material per year the 4th production line of Volgograd branch was commissioned in the middle of 2016

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• +7 (3812) 91-02-55
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Omsk plant produces more than 250 thousand tonnes of high quality carbon black annually. The major part of the products is exported to worldwide renowned producers of tires and industrial rubber products.

• +7 (8442) 66-58-27
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The Volgograd plant is one of the fastest growing carbon black facilities in the European region.

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