LT. Governor Announces 2009 Winners Of MEP Utah's Manufacturers Of The Year Awards

November 3, 2009-- PR or News Wire

Lt. Governor Greg Bell announced the winners of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) 2009 Manufacturer of the Year Awards Monday, Nov. 2 at the Utah State Capitol. Recognized for their outstanding manufacturing achievements, nine companies throughout the state were selected.

AWARD WINNERS

Innovation Technology Commercialization - PRODUCT - Smith Optics – Clearfield, UT

Innovation Technology Commercialization - PROCESS - IM Flash Technologies, LLC – Lehi, UT

IT Edge - YESCO – Salt Lake City, UT

Rural Development - Gossner Foods – Logan, UT

Environmental Consciousness - Staker Parson Companies – West Haven, UT

Continuous Improvement - Barnes Aerospace Ogden Division – Ogden, UT

Growth Transformation - Malt-O-Meal – Tremonton, UT

2009 Manufacturer of the Year - Intermountain Electronics - Price, UT

2009 Manufacturer of the Year – 100+ - Mity-Lite – Orem, UT

The annual Manufacturer of the Year awards recognize manufacturers in Utah who have applied innovative, competitive, and cost-effective principles to the management of their businesses.

The 2009 winners will be honored at Awards ceremonies in their respective areas during the month of November, as well as being showcased at the Utah Manufacturers Association Annual Banquet on November 7th at the Little America Hotel in SLC.