Firstronic Wins John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Firstronic, (www.firstronic.com), has been named winner of the John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year – Small Tier award by the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA). The announcement was made at the MFG Excellence Awards banquet held on Nov. 7 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, MI.
This award program recognizes excellence in manufacturing by honoring those who make a positive impact in their community and in their industry. In addition to celebrating Michigan’s manufacturing community, the award ceremony featured an evening of best practice storytelling by the award winners.
“This award is further recognition of positive impact our Grand Rapids operation and team has on our community and state. It would be impossible to deliver a competitive “Made in USA” solution to our customers without the efforts of our exceptional team,” said John Sammut, Firstronic’s President and CEO.
About Firstronic LLC
Firstronic LLC (www.firstronic.com) provides advanced electronics manufacturing services and optimized supply chain solutions for companies in a wide range of industries including automotive, industrial and medical device. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, Firstronic has a 35,000 square foot facility, state-of-the-art equipment and a seasoned management team with an average tenure of 20 years and a 70,000 square foot facility in Juarez, Mexico. It also supports companies needing access to global manufacturing locations via joint venture operations in China, France, Germany, Poland and Tunisia.
About The Michigan Manufacturers Association
Established in 1902, the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) is the state’s leading advocate focused solely on securing a prosperous future for Michigan manufacturers through effective advocacy, meaningful education and strategic business services. MMA now represents the interests and needs of nearly 2,000 member companies, ranging from small manufacturers to the world’s largest and most well-known corporations. The MMA Board of Directors is an elected entity featuring industry leaders poised to enhance manufacturing’s growth and long-term competitiveness.
