2016 Manufacturing Excellence Awards

OCTOBER 4, 2016 | CITY GRILL AT JEFFERSON STREET INN

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AWARDS | 2016

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AGENDA 5:30 pm

6 pm 6:30 pm

Check- In, Networking & Cash Bar Dinner Program & Awards Followed by Reception & Cash Bar

ON STAGE S. Mark Tyler is Founder and President of OEM Fabricators Inc, an advanced manufacturing company headquartered in Woodville, Wisconsin, with three locations throughout the state. Tyler is very involved in connecting business and industry with education, workforce development and economic development.

Jeff Thelen, WSAW Newschannel 7 anchor, is the master of ceremonies.

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THE FINALISTS Eleven finalists for the 2016 Manufacturing Excellence Awards have been named in the small to medium manufacturers category and large manufacturers category.

These are area manufacturers that demonstrate excellence in the following areas: Contributions to growing the region’s economy Operations

Innovation

Supply chain management

Workplace culture

Commitment to the region

Quality jobs

In recent months, a call for nominations was sent to Chamber members and announced to the general public. Applications were then sent to nominees.

Nominees who chose to complete the application were reviewed and scored by a selection committee with the scorecards tallied to determine the recipients. The selection committee is comprised representatives from a variety of industry segments.

FINALISTS IN THE SMALL TO MEDIUM MANUFACTURERS CATEGORY (1 - 299 EMPLOYEES) Location: Mosinee Years in operation: 51 Full-time equivalent employees: 180 AROW Global Corp manufactures windows and driver protection systems for the mass transit bus industry

Location: Schofield Years in operation: 48 Full-time equivalent employees: 125 J & D Tube Benders, Inc. manufactures a wide variety of formed and straight tubular components for a

and provides premium, feature-rich products that are customized to the needs of each customer. AROW Global begins each day with a plantwide toolbox meeting, which includes updates from leadership, special recognition announcements and health and wellness discussions.

large variety of applications, while focusing on product delivery and providing excellent service to its customers each and every day.

J & D Tube Benders prides itself on the ongoing training of its employees and its place as a third-generation business.

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CONTINUED - FINALISTS IN THE SMALL TO MEDIUM MANUFACTURERS CATEGORY (1 - 299 EMPLOYEES)

Location: Wittenberg Years in operation: 83 Full-time equivalent employees: 140 Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats manufactures sweet, rich, Applewood smoked meats using family recipes

Location: Wausau Years in operation: 37 Full-time equivalent employees: 150 UAS Laboratories LLC manufactures

Location: Schofield Years in operation: 24 Full-time equivalent employees: 34 Vortex Tool Company, Inc. manufactures high quality standard

proven over generations. Nueske’s holds true to their commitment to quality and maintains the family’s traditional recipes for curing and smoking meats. The company treats its employees as extensions of the Nueske family and encourages them to ‘be present’ in every situation, engaged with others.

probiotic solutions sold worldwide.

UAS Labs believes in an open door policy for all employees, encouraging suggestions and feedback. The company has also adopted a wellness program with healthy eating and exercise challenges.

and custom router bits, insert cutting tools and offers tool design, machine tool accessories, retipping and sharpening services. Vortex regularly hires their employees’ high school and college-aged children in the summer, which has resulted in several joining the staff full-time.

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FINALISTS IN THE LARGE MANUFACTURERS CATEGORY (300+ EMPLOYEES) Location: Marathon Years in operation: 70 Full-time equivalent employees: 1,400 County Materials Corp. manufactures concrete construction and landscape

Location: Rothschild Years in operation: 106 Full-time equivalent employees: 410 Domtar Paper Co LLC manufactures uncoated commercial printing and business papers in a wide

Location: Schofield Years in operation: 69 Full-time equivalent employees: 3168 Greenheck manufactures industrial and commercial fans, make-up air units, energy recovery ventilators, dampers, louvers, kitchen

materials. The company focuses on being responsive to customer’s needs, providing personalized service, reliable industry knowledge and trusted experience. County Materials created a program that allows employees to be acknowledged and rewarded for ‘going the extra mile’.

range of weights and grades. Domtar is committed to consistently delivering quality products that meet or exceed the requirements of their customers. Domtar’s unique self-directed culture, safety and focus on health and wellness lead to greater employee satisfaction and engagement.

ventilation systems and laboratory exhaust systems around the world.

Greenheck is committed to their customers and is determined to be the easiest company to do business with.

The company has developed a culture that promotes commitment through open communication, offering special events and wellness programs and employee training and development opportunities.

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CONTINUED - FINALISTS IN THE LARGE MANUFACTURERS CATEGORY (300+ EMPLOYEES) Location: Wausau Years in operation: 32 Full-time equivalent employees: 502 Linetec provides high-performance, sustainable finishing services with a

Location: Rothschild Years in operation: 63 Full-time equivalent employees: 323 Wausau Tile, Inc. manufactures terrazzo tile, precast terrazzo, concrete, metal and plastic site furnishings, concrete pavers and

Location: Wausau Years in operation: 60 Full-time equivalent employees: 475 Wausau Window & Wall Systems manufactures engineered window and curtainwall systems that enable architects, building owners, consultants and contractors to add aesthetic beauty and long lasting value to their properties.

targeted focus on exterior aluminum building products for architectural and commercial industries. Linetec has an open door policy giving employees the ability to actively influence their workplace, focusing a company culture around their core values.

custom precast concrete. Wausau Tile’s unwavering commitment to quality and personalized customer service has forged lasting partnerships with architects, designers, contractors and companies. Wausau Tile has invested in a state-of-the-art training facility for its hardworking and enthusiastic employees.

The company’s products can be seen at many of the nation’s most prestigious and complex building systems. Wausau Window & Wall is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of customer service, communication and overall satisfaction. Wausau Window & Wall celebrates employee successes through recognition programs and offers a wellness program, on-site fitness room and other health and wellness offerings.