Glen Raven named North Carolina Manufacturer of the Year

Mid-size manufacturer ($25M-$250M)

Flanders Corporation was named the winner in the mid-size manufacturer category. Flanders Corporation designs, manufactures and markets air filters and related products. The company focuses on providing complete environmental filtration systems for end users ranging from controlling contaminants in residences and commercial office buildings through specialized manufacturing environments for semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, chemical, biological, radiological, NASA programs and nuclear processing. One of their notable innovations includes the rollout of internally designed, automated equipment that manufactures filters at double the output of industry standard techniques. Headquartered in Washington, N.C., the Flanders Corporation operates out of 12 locations worldwide.

Glen Raven Inc, has been selected as the North Carolina Manufacturer of the Year in the large company category in a program sponsored by McGladrey LLP#

 

Honorable mentions in the mid-size manufacturer category included Parata Systems, LLC (Durham, N.C.) and Sona BLW Precision Forge Inc (Selma, N.C.)

 

Small manufacturer (up to $25M)

Hoffer Flow Controls, Inc. was named the winner in the small manufacturer category. Hoffer Flow Controls is a privately owned manufacturer of precision flow measurement instruments and controls used in a wide variety of industries and market segments. Founded in 1969 by Ken Hoffer in New Jersey, the company relocated to its current home in Elizabeth City, NC in 1980. Hoffer Flow Controls provides flow measurement solutions for some of the most demanding conditions. Their clients include military, space agencies, multinational oil and gas companies, multinational cryogenic liquids suppliers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, major power utilities and automotive manufacturers.