The winners of Wisconsin’s 33rd annual Manufacturer of the Year Awards are set to be revealed on May 19, but on Thursday, the public learned that two Manitowoc companies are among the finalists.
In the Medium Category of nominees, meaning companies with 100 to 249 employees, both Orion Energy Systems and Red Line Plastics, LLC out of Manitowoc are featured as nominees.
A total of 26 companies have been selected as nominees among four categories, based on company size. Small Category companies feature one to 99 employees, Large Category nominees feature 250 to 499 employees and Mega Category nominees employ over 500 people.
A Grand Award winner will be selected in each of the four categories.
Thursday’s release from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce noted that the finalists “showcase the strength and vibrancy of the manufacturing sector that sustains high-wage, family-supporting careers,” lauding manufacturing as the “backbone of Wisconsin.”
More information, including a full list of finalists, can be found at WIMOTY.com.