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SFMA Hosts Recognition of Excellence Ceremony on June 20

Attendees are encouraged to register.
| SFBW Staff

The South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) proudly announces its upcoming Recognition of Excellence Ceremony on June 20, 2024. The ceremony promises an extraordinary evening that will leave attendees mesmerized. Randstad is proud to present the prestigious 2024 Manufacturer-of-the-Year and Employee-of-the-Year awards, which honor outstanding manufacturing operations and talent development achievements. There are 25 finalists for the Manufacturer of the Year and 110 Employee of the Year nominees from Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties, and the Treasure Coast, all vying for these esteemed accolades.

The 2024 Manufacturer of the Year finalists are:

Category 1: The Micro Giants (1 to 20 Employees)

  • Advanced Technical Sales (Jo-Kell) – Broward County
  • Fortress Marine Anchors – Broward County
  • Grain Machinery Manufacturing  – Miami Dade County 
  • Kohtler Elevator Industries, Inc. –Miami Dade County

 Category 2: The Breakthroughs (21 to 75 Employees)

  • AccuDock – Broward County
  • Bahama Boat Works – Palm Beach County 
  • CMN Steel Fabricators – Miami Dade County
  • OCULUS Surgical – St. Lucie County
  • Stanron Steel Specialties – Broward County

Category 3: The Mavericks (76 to 130 Employees)

  • Atlas Sign Industries of FL, LLC – Palm Beach County
  • Dunham-Bush USA – Miami Dade County
  • Silver Wings Aerospace, Inc. – Miami Dade County
  • Slate Solutions – Broward County

Category 4: The Trailblazers (131 to 199 Employees)

  • Hog Technologies – Martin County
  • Hollywood Woodwork – Broward County
  • International Medical Industries – Broward County
  • Parker-Meggitt – Miami Dade County
  • Stimpson – Broward County

Category 5: The Titans (200 Employees and Above)

  • Amerikooler – Miami Dade County
  • HOERBIGER Corp of America – Broward County
  • Noven Pharmaceuticals – Miami Dade County
  • Natural Vitamins Laboratories – Miami Dade County
  • Demetech – Miami Dade County

“At the SFMA, we believe in celebrating excellence at every level of the manufacturing ecosystem,” says Matthew Rocco, president of SFMA, a nonprofit trade association founded in 1961 to support and promote manufacturers in South Florida. “Our Recognition of Excellence Ceremony is not just a night of glamour; it’s a tribute to the dedication, innovation, and talent that drives our industry forward.” 

Rocco emphasized that as Florida has become the 10th largest state in the nation for manufacturing, South Florida will undoubtedly be in the spotlight, showcasing the strength of manufacturers in our region. He also mentioned that this gala event guarantees an unforgettable experience, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, and industry leaders for an evening of networking and celebration. 

For more information and registration, visit www.sfma.org/roe. 

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