UMA TO HIGHLIGHT MEP MANUFACTURERS OF THE YEAR

Over the next few weeks UMA will highlight and congratulate the 2009 Winners of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s Manufacturer of the Year. Today’s feature is the large manufacturer category awarded to Mighty-Lite of Orem, Utah.

MEP LARGE MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR – MORE THAN 100 EMPLOYEES MITY-LITE-- OREM

·Founded in 1987, Mity-Lite is a global manufacturer of durable, lightweight furniture systems.

·Solid reputation of delivering products that meet highest demands of rigorous commercial use.

·Millions of products sold to thousands of customers.

·Since their acquisition in 2007, Mity-Lite has undergone a complete transformation in terms of structure, business processes and operations in order to support a product marketing focus.

·This transformation is notable and unique as it has been accomplished in a remarkably short time with significant improvements in
§ financial performance,
§ award winning new product offerings,
§ more efficient, safer and more stable workplace for the employees.

·The senior management team consists of an effective blend of pre-acquisition Mity-Lite managers who provide a long-term perspective, and new managers, who brought fresh ideas and new momentum.

·This dynamic combination has been extremely effective in moving the business forward rapidly, despite challenges brought about by the global economic downturn.

·As one of the key business drivers, the company has encouraged “innovation” in all aspects of the business.

·In addition to the operational innovations, several significant and revolutionary products have been launched which are just beginning to impact the revenue and profit streams of the company.

UMA congratulates UMA member Mighty-Lite on being named 2009 Large Manufacturer of the Year by MEP