Linetec, based in Wausau, WI, recently won the 2006 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Grand Award for overall outstanding achievement in the category of “large company.” Linetec is one of the nation’s largest paint and anodize finishers and one of just four companies in the state, and the only in its size classification, to receive this annual award.

Operational excellence, continuous improvement, and commitment to employees are key areas evaluated by the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year judging panel comprised of business, government, education and the business media leaders. Other criteria they examine are financial growth or consistency, technological advances, product development, environmental solutions, and effective research and development.

Among its many accomplishments, Linetec was recognized for its customer focus, community involvement, environmental leadership, safety record and sales growth, as well as leveraging technology to enhance customer and employee communication.

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