Outstanding manufacturers from Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico gathered for awards presentation on April 4
(Denver, CO) Manufacturers from across Colorado representing 11 different industries were honored at the 4th annual Colorado Manufacturing Awards on Thursday, April 4. Honorees included manufacturers from such industries as aerospace, brewing, and energy as well as two awards given to manufacturers from Wyoming and New Mexico. (Full list of the recipients below).
The Colorado Manufacturing Awards (CMA), the largest event of its kind in the region, brings attention to accomplishments and innovation throughout the Colorado manufacturing industry. New this year as a recognition of the role the community plays in manufacturing was the Manufacturing Advocate of the Year award, looking at people from government, education, and industry who promote manufacturing through their actions. Co-presented by CompanyWeek, the media voice of the Colorado manufacturing community, and Manufacturer’s Edge, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for the State of Colorado, the CMA program is intended to showcase and celebrate the community of manufacturers and partners who have built the manufacturing economy in the state. Also present were representatives from the MEP centers in Wyoming and New Mexico, each recognizing an outstanding manufacturer from their state. Carroll Thomas, Director of NIST-MEP, was also on hand and spoke about the exceptional spirit of collaboration throughout the region.
2019 Colorado Manufacturing Awards recipients:
Outstanding Craft Brewer – Weldwerks Brewing (Greeley)
Bioscience/Medical – Infectious Disease Research Center at CSU (Fort Collins)
Outstanding Food Brand/Co-Packer – Wild Zora (Loveland)
Industrial & Equipment – Merritt Aluminum Products (Fort Lupton)
Contract Manufacturer – Custom Microwave, Inc. (Longmont)
Outstanding Consumer/Lifestyle Brand – Boyer’s Coffee (Denver)
Aerospace/Electronics – Wren Industries (Grand Junction)
Cannabis – Wana Brands (Boulder)
Industry – Ross Reels (Montrose)
Craft Distiller – Distillery 291 (Colorado Springs)
Builder/Construction – Tharp Cabinet Company (Loveland)
Energy – Bolder Industries (Boulder)
Manufacturing Advocate of the Year – Robin Kniech, at-large council member, Denver City Council
New Mexico Manufacturer of the Year – Mezel Mods
Wyoming Manufacturer of the Year – Kennon Products
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