WAUSAU, WI – Linetec, Wausau, Wisconsin, received the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award in the Large category for companies with 300-799 employees. Winners were announced at the 30^th annual award program held in Milwaukee on Feb. 22. The award celebrates the successes of manufacturers in the state for their innovations, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction and quality.

“We feel very honored to receive this award amongst a group of very distinguished companies,” says Rick Marshall, President of Linetec. “The credit for this award belongs to our 570 employees. Their positive attitude and belief in our core values is what drives our business results in all areas – safety, quality, improvements, growth, etc. I am very proud of what they have built and accomplished over the years.”

Located in Wausau, Wisconsin, Linetec is one of the nation’s largest independent architectural finishers, providing paint and anodize finishing services for such products as windows, curtainwall, entrances, hardware and other components.

According to the award organizers, “Manufacturers contribute to the vibrancy of Wisconsin and our communities through good business practices, innovative processes, safe work environments and productivity enhancements. Manufacturing creates economic growth and is the engine that drives the Wisconsin economy. …Winners exemplify the elite of manufacturing in innovation, commitment to excellence, dedication to employees and investment in Wisconsin communities.”

Since 1988, the award program has averaged 50 nominees each year, chosen from dozens of applications in the categories of Small, Medium, Large and Mega sized companies. An independent panel of judges representing leaders in business, government, education and the media from across the state evaluates each entry.

The statewide recognition program is co-sponsored by Baker Tilly, one of America’s largest accounting and advisory firms; Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, a Midwest-based law firm; and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the state’s largest business association. To learn more about the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, visit http://www.wimoty.com.