Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award – Large Tier
John Macchia Jr.’s foresight and innovation leading to the growth of Advance Turning and Manufacturing are among the many reasons why he has been named the 2024 John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year – Large Tier.
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Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award – Small Tier
Company culture and dedication to the local community and to the overall manufacturing industry in Michigan places Nathan Cox and Cox Machine LLC among an elite group of John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year recipients.
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Coolest Thing Made in Michigan
Trijicon Inc. has manufactured over one-million ACOGs — the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Michigan — since 1987, disrupting the industry with crisp glass, illuminated reticle, compact design, and legendary durability.
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Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement
Throughout his 40-year career, Daniel Dralle made a significant impact on the industry, the community and his extended family — placing him on the MMA’s prestigious list of Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.
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Manufacturing Innovation Excellence
GTF Technologies’ innovations in reducing reducing food waste, helping underserved populations and providing solutions for other manufacturers’ earned them the 2024 Manufacturing Innovation Excellence award.
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Manufacturing Woman of the Year
With insights, enthusiasm and a dedication to constant development of the company, Jill Dralle has placed the U.S. division of Nexteer as a leading manufacturer in Saginaw County. Her personal skills combined with her ability to impact so many lives makes her the 2024 Manufacturing Woman of the Year.
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Manufacturing Community Impact
The 2024 Manufacturing Community Impact recipient, Fullerton Tool Company, has community service and corporate citizenship woven into the fabric of the company’s culture.
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Manufacturing Talent Champion
Christine Sermak’s ingenuity and ability to bring multiple principles together for the benefit of Total Security Solutions and future industry professionals is why she was recognized as the 2024 Manufacturing Talent Champion.
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Michigan Manufactured Export of the Year
Biodapt® by Gantec has been recognized as the 2024 Michigan Manufactured Export of the Year for providing greater opportunities for local employees based on the company’s manufacturing, technology development and global expansion needs.
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Manufacturing Sustainability powered by Consumers Energy
As a global leader in building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improved living standards around the world and, for that, they were recognized with the 2024 Manufacturing Sustainability award.
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Manufacturing Emerging Leader
Due to his character, compassion and dedication to the growth of the industry and the education of future professionals, Charles Washburn of Landscape Forms has been recognized as the 2024 Manufacturing Emerging Leader.
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