MEC Nominated for Manufacturer of the Year Award 2009

December 14th, Madison-

Forty Wisconsing businesses have been nominated for the 22nd Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards (MOTY) for outstanding achievements in manufacturing, the sponsors announced today. The MOTY Awards recognize Wisconsin companies that demonstrate a commitment to business excellence which has a positive impact on the company and the state, making Wisconsin a better place to live, work and play. Winners will be announced at a black-tie awards dinner and program on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.

The Grand Awards are categorized based on employee count; small, medium, large and mega. Each company is evaluated in areas such as financial growth or consistency, technological advances, product development, environmental solutions, operational excellence/continuous improvement, commitment to employees, and effective research and development. Returning for a second year is the Grand Award for Sustainability, which will be presented to the manufacturer who has demonstrated a commitment to and successfully implemented sustainable manufacturing practices that are environmentally and economically sound.

An independent panel of judges, with representatives from business, education, government and the media, selects the 2009 Manufacturer of the Year Award winners. More information about the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards program can be found at www.wimoty.com.

MOTY Award Winners to be Revealed February 25, 2010.