Ocala, Fla. -- Hale Products, Inc. has been named a runner-up for the Manufacturers Association of Florida’s annual Manufacturers of the Year award.
“We are honored to be part of such an elite group in Florida’s manufacturing sector,” said Bill Simmons, general manager for Hale Products, Inc. “We’re proud of our continued dedication to our loyal customers and commitment to making high-quality, innovative products. We’re currently celebrating 100 years in business, and this type of recognition motivates us to grow and evolve even further.”
With more than 325,000 people employed in Florida’s manufacturing industry, the judges narrowed the competition to 21 finalists in five categories based on number of employees. Each company was judged on leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, measurement, analysis and knowledge management, workforce focus, and process management. In addition to evaluating the applications, the judges toured each of the finalists’ facilities.
“All our finalists demonstrate a commitment to excellence in their manufacturing businesses,” said Nancy Stephens, executive director, Manufacturers Association of Florida. “We were delighted to have such a diverse representation of Florida manufacturers in the competition. We are very proud of our winners of this prestigious award, they are truly the best in class.
Winners were announced at the 11th Annual Manufacturers Summit and Marketplace in December in Miramar Beach, FL.
About Hale Products Inc.
Hale Products, Inc. is celebrating 100 years of providing the fire service with pumps that provide superior performance and reliability. Located in Ocala, Fla., the company is part of the IDEX Fire Suppression Group (FSG) and encompasses three of the most recognized brands in the market – Hale, Class 1 and Godiva.
For more information on Hale’s complete product lines, visit www.haleproducts.com.
