Engineering the Future: Mallaghan Expands Coweta STEM Partnership in Georgia

Leading global ground support equipment manufacturer, Mallaghan, returns to Coweta STEM Institute’s summer camp at West Georgia Technical College where it showcases its American hi-lift truck to hundreds of students.

Leading global ground support equipment manufacturer, Mallaghan, has strengthened its ongoing partnership with the Coweta STEM Institute, delivering an expanded, hands-on experience at Coweta STEM Institute’s summer camp at West Georgia Technical College.

Mallaghan returned to the summer camp to showcase its American Airlines hi-lift truck to hundreds of students, where they also had the opportunity to design and create their own Mallaghan hi-lift truck models.

Following its success in 2024, the initiative aims to educate and inspire the next generation of engineers.

Laura McGrath, Marketing and Corporate Communications at Mallaghan, commented:

“At Mallaghan, we are dedicated to supporting the development of our future leaders, sparking an interest in engineering from an early age.

“By engaging students with practical, creative tasks and real-world exposure to our innovation, we hope to ignite a passion for STEM that lasts a lifetime.

“Supporting the Coweta STEM Institute is something that we are incredibly proud of, and it’s a pleasure to see the excitement and curiosity it brings to local students.”

With a factory in Newnan, Georgia, Mallaghan manufactures world-class aviation ground support equipment, including hi-lift trucks, belt loaders, de-icers, cleaning, and catering vehicles that serve airports around the globe.

Sheila Barnes, Director at the Coweta STEM Institute, added:

“We are grateful to Mallaghan for its continued commitment to our students, opening doors to learn about engineering while being able to touch, build, and explore real equipment – creating a transformative learning experience.

“Programs such as these plant the seeds for future careers and show our students what’s possible right here in their own community.”