DDI wins Gold and Silver in 2026 Brandon Hall Group(TM) HCM Excellence Awards(R). Aug 18, 2026, 09:00 ET Awards recognize the leadership development success of DDI clients Diebold Nixdorf and International Motors PITTSBURGH, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - DDI, the global authority in leadership development for more than five decades, and two of its clients won 2026 Brandon Hall Group awards in both Gold and Silver for excellence in leadership development. Diebold Nixdorf, a world leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, won a Gold award in the Best Senior Manager Development Program category for its entry, "DN Ascent." International Motors, a leading commercial truck manufacturer, won a Silver award in the Best Leadership Development Program category for its entry, "Leadership Fundamentals." Winners were announced August 13, 2026. You can view the complete list of winners here: https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners/. As Diebold Nixdorf navigated significant business transformation, many leaders were promoted into director and senior director roles without prior experience navigating the company's new environment. To help these leaders build the strategic, engagement, and change-leadership capabilities the business needed, Diebold Nixdorf partnered with DDI to create "DN Ascent," a four-day immersive leadership program that combines DDI coursework with executive-led sessions, a multi-day business simulation, and direct engagement with Diebold Nixdorf's executive leadership team. After completing the program, 87% of participants reported greater interest in growing their careers at Diebold Nixdorf, 87% felt more valued as employees, and 95% reported feeling engaged in their roles. With its global manufacturing footprint expanding, International Motors set out to align a new set of leadership principles across the enterprise. The organization needed a scalable way to bring those expectations to life for managers and directors across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. International Motors partnered with DDI to build "Leadership Fundamentals," a yearlong program that blends in-person learning loops, manufacturing-based simulations, and virtual reinforcement to connect leadership behavior to business performance. Since its 2023 launch, the program has helped drive a 22-23% increase in overall leadership skills, a 21-28% improvement in effective leadership behaviors, and productivity gains reported by 85% of participants. "What stands out about both programs is how directly they're tied to immediate business needs. Diebold Nixdorf and International Motors didn't just teach leadership skills - they built programs around the specific behaviors their leaders needed to be successful in the pace of business, backed by real executive involvement and measured every step of the way," said Kevin Tamanini, VP, Professional Services & Customer Success at DDI. "Every year, the HCM Excellence Awards remind us that innovation is ultimately about impact," remarked Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group(TM) and HCM Excellence Awards(R) Program Leader. "The organizations recognized this year have demonstrated that great HR and learning strategies don't just improve programs, they strengthen organizations, empower people and deliver measurable business results. We are honored to celebrate their achievements." Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based on these criteria: * Alignment to their business need and environment. * Program design, functionality, and delivery. * Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation, and creativity. * Overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits. Excellence Award winners will be honored at Brandon Hall Group's HCM Excellence Conference, January 26-28, 2027, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida. Diebold Nixdorf and International Motors join a growing number of organizations proving that leadership development pays off. Discover why leadership development is one of the highest-ROI investments an organization can make: ddi.com/solutions/leadership-development/measuring-impact. DDI is the global leadership company that helps organizations build the leaders they need today and prepare for tomorrow. For over 55 years, we've helped organizations hire, develop, and promote exceptional leaders. Across all levels from emerging leaders to C-suite executives, we deliver integrated assessment and development solutions, leveraging data to guide talent decisions and accelerate leadership growth. This Continuous Leadership Intelligence approach enables organizations to anticipate leadership needs before they become urgent and build the precise capabilities their business strategies demand. Grounded in behavioral science, DDI helps the world's leading organizations achieve lasting success through better leadership. Learn more at ddi.com. About Brandon Hall Group(TM) Brandon Hall Group is a research and analyst firm, with more than 10,000 clients globally and nearly 30 years of delivering research-based solutions that empower excellence in organizations around the world through our research and tools each and every day. Our vision is to inspire a better workplace experience. About Diebold Nixdorf Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) automates, digitizes, and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a leading global technology and services partner to many of the world's top financial institutions and retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels for consumers conveniently, securely, and efficiently. The company has a presence in more than 100 countries with approximately 20,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information. About International Motors Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC (International) is a leading commercial truck manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and services trucks, buses, engines, and mobility solutions across North America, employing approximately 14,500 people globally. The company builds International(R) trucks and engines and IC Bus(R) school and commercial buses, and develops Fleetrite(R) aftermarket parts. International Motors is part of TRATON GROUP, alongside Scania, MAN, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. To learn more, visit www.International.com. SOURCE DDI

International Motors to exit Ohio operations, affecting 1,341 manufacturing jobs. Roshel acquisition will transform Springfield facilities into commercial and defense vehicle production hub. International Motors is preparing to exit two manufacturing operations in Springfield, Ohio, resulting in the elimination of 1,341 jobs as the facilities transition to new ownership. The truck manufacturer has reached an agreement to sell the operating assets of its Springfield Assembly Plant and Truck Specialty Center to Canadian commercial and defense vehicle manufacturer Roshel. The transaction is expected to close on October 2, 2026, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice filed with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. International said virtually all employees working at the two Springfield facilities will be terminated when the transaction is finalized, except for certain employees who are on approved leaves of absence. The Springfield Assembly Plant accounts for most of the affected workforce, with approximately 1,314 employees expected to lose their jobs. Another 27 positions will be eliminated at the Truck Specialty Center. A large percentage of those affected are union workers. Approximately 1,137 employees at the assembly plant and 21 workers at the specialty center are represented by the United Auto Workers through Locals 402 and 658. International Motors, headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, employs approximately 14,500 people worldwide. The company also maintains a significant distribution network, including roughly 1,000 dealer locations throughout the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. Springfield has a long history with International truck manufacturing. The plant opened in 1966 and currently produces medium-duty trucks and General Motors van chassis. In more recent years, however, the location has primarily operated as a contract manufacturing facility under an agreement with a major automotive manufacturer. That manufacturing agreement is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2026, creating uncertainty about the facility's future. International said it had been working to identify an appropriate path forward for the Springfield operation as the end of the contract approached. Selling the facilities provides an opportunity for the manufacturing complex to remain active under new ownership. Roshel plans to transform the Springfield properties into a U.S.-based manufacturing hub for commercial, specialty, and armored vehicles. The Canadian company intends to use the site's existing production capabilities to manufacture vehicles using chassis supplied by multiple original equipment manufacturers. The Springfield manufacturing campus provides Roshel with substantial production capacity. The complex spans more than 2 million square feet across approximately 500 acres and includes a complete vehicle assembly line and paint facility. These existing assets could allow Roshel to expand U.S. manufacturing without constructing an entirely new production complex. However, questions remain about what the transition will mean for International's current workforce. Roshel has not publicly announced when production will begin under its ownership or whether displaced International employees will receive preference when the company begins hiring for its Springfield operations. The transaction represents a significant shift for both Springfield's manufacturing workforce and the broader commercial vehicle sector. While more than 1,300 employees face displacement during the ownership transition, the planned conversion of the facilities could preserve Springfield's role as a major vehicle manufacturing center while introducing new production focused on commercial, specialty, and defense markets.

More than 1,300 International Motors employees to lose jobs as Springfield sale finalizes. by Kaylee Maneen Thu, July 30, 2026 at 11:36 AM SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WKEF) - More than 1,300 employees at International Motors' Springfield facilities are expected to lose their jobs this fall as the company's sale to defense vehicle manufacturer Roshel moves toward completion. A WARN notice filed by International Motors states that nearly all employees at the Springfield Assembly Plant and Truck Specialty Center on Urbana Road will be permanently terminated when the sale closes on October 2. Employees on certain approved leaves of absence will remain employed until their leave ends. The layoffs are tied to the previously announced sale of the longtime Springfield manufacturing complex to Roshel. As Dayton 24/7 Now previously reported, Roshel plans to use the site to expand production of commercial, special and armored vehicles, marking a new chapter for the facility after more than a century of manufacturing history in Springfield. According to the WARN notice, about 1,314 employees currently work at the two Springfield facilities, including roughly 1,137 represented by the United Auto Workers Union. Although International Motors is ending its operations in Springfield, the facilities themselves are not closing. Roshel has indicated it intends to begin operations at the site after the acquisition is finalized, though the company has not announced when production will begin or how many workers it plans to hire. International Motors said eligible employees will receive severance and benefits based on union agreements or company policies, and affected workers may be eligible for unemployment benefits. SPONSORED CONTENT MORE TO EXPLORE