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AWARDS OCTOBER 22, 2019

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ON STAGE Dr. Robert M. Meyer is the Chancellor Emeritus of UW-Stout and will deliver a keynote speach on the future of manufacturing. Meyer has a career history which also includes time as a machinist, tech ed instructor at a public school, college professor and president of a technical college.

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Robert S. Meyer became the seventh chancellor at UW-Stout on Au Charles W. Sorensen, who served 26 years.

Chancellor Emeritus Meyer didn’t need long to find his way around c Stout in various capacities – professor, college dean and special as for 25 years. He left in 2006 to become president of the Wisconsin I College in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, before being named by the UW S May 2014 as UW-Stout chancellor. He retired in August of 2019.

Chancellor Emeritus Meyer holds a Ph.D. in industrial engineering fr Minnesota. He earned an M.S. in management technology and a B. both at UW-Stout.

Chancellor Emeritus Meyer is married to the former Deb Klein, who UW-Stout, both in home economics education. His daughter, Erica, Stout with a degree in packaging. His second daughter, Melissa, is a and Texas A&M with degrees in geological engineering.

Chancellor Emeritus Meyer is a native of Port Washington, Wiscons Deb relocated to the family cabin in far northern Minnesota on the fr Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Chancellor Meyer also is a passion Packers and Milwaukee Brewers, and loves to hunt and fish.

Previous Employment: UW-Stout Chancellor, Wisconsin Indianhe President; Assistant to the Chancellor for State and Federal Relation College of Technology, Engineering, and Management (CTEM), Un

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FINALIST IN THE SMALL TO MEDIUM MANUFACTURERS CATEGORY (1 - 299 EMPLOYEES)

Location: Colby

Years in operation: 33

Full-time equivalent local employees: 56 Colby Metal Inc, takes pride in operating a community-focused and socially responsible manufacturing operation. Founded in 1986 as a metal furniture company, the business has since evolved into a comprehensive contract metal fabrication shop that produces components for numerous industries, with a focus on providing superior customer service. Colby Metal Inc contributes to the region’s economy through their procurement process, which is focused on using local vendors first. The business’s supply chain is managed with four foundational elements: purchasing, production, logistics and processing or collaboration between partners. The business uses a Resource Reclaim Program to recycle as much of their customer’s packaging and shipping supplies as possible. Colby Metal Inc’s success is driven by their greatest asset … their employees. They believe in investing in and developing great employees and allow their staff to take part in business decisions through monthly meetings. Because of the company’s close connection to the community, they have a strong desire to ensure the area is an even better place to live for future generations.

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FINALIST IN THE SMALL TO MEDIUM MANUFACTURERS CATEGORY (1 - 299 EMPLOYEES)

Location: Merrill

Years in operation: 3

Full-time equivalent local employees: 50 Founded in Merill in 2015, FreMarq Innovations Inc, engineers and fabricates custom architectural framing systems that are leading the fenestration industry in thermal performance. The company has developed a patented, tested framing system that provides unparalleled performance.

This system includes a process which completely encases the metal with a fiberglass pultrusion, which does not allow any heat or cold to transfer from the outside to the inside of the frame. This gives architects the freedom to design without negatively impacting thermal performance. One of the company’s proudest recent achievements includes providing the basis of design for the McMurdo Station in Antarctica. FreMarq contributes to the region’s economy by working with local and regional vendors and is participating in a school-to-career partnership program. The business collaborates with the Manufacturing Outreach Center for automation, lean principles, quality, sustainability and other efficiencies, and is on-track for ISO certification in 2020. FreMarq Innovations cares about its employees. To help create a healthier and more productive workforce, they offer employees monthly on-site medical services.

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FINALIST IN THE SMALL TO MEDIUM MANUFACTURERS CATEGORY (1 - 299 EMPLOYEES)

Location: Marathon

Years in operation: 46

Full-time equivalent local employees: 16 Lemke Industrial Machine LLC has been in operation for 46 years and manufactures machinery and operating equipment for locks, dams and moveable bridges. Formed as a small general-purpose machine shop, they have grown into a recognized leader in the dam gate hoist market and are uniquely qualified to design, engineer, fabricate, assemble and test in virtually every size, style and configuration. They supply all of the machinery that enables drawbridges and swing and lift bridges to move. The company supplies machinery and operating equipment to the U.S. Army CORE of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation. Additionally, they provide custom machining services for large, complex castings, forgings and weldings. Lemke Industrial Machine contributes to the region by working with local suppliers. To aid in efficiency, the business has created a program that allows them to meet the strict requirements of the Department of Transportation in various states, the U.S. Army CORE of Engineers and the nation’s largest and most prestigious utilities. The business is involved in the Central Wisconsin Metal Manufacturers Alliance and is involved in the local Heavy Metal Tour and efforts to share the program nationally.

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FINALIST IN THE SMALL TO MEDIUM MANUFACTURERS CATEGORY (1 - 299 EMPLOYEES)

Location: Wausau Years in operation: 115 Full-time equivalent local employees: 30 Nelson-Miller is an industry-leading engineering, design and manufacturing group. Through the company’s 115 years of experience, they have become the most capable global supplier of membrane switches, silicone rubber keypads, graphic overlays, metal nameplates, capacitive switches, light guides, modules, turn-key assemblies and custom applications.

The company’s mission has always been to be the most respected provider in the markets served, consistently delivering solutions that yield exceptional value. The utilizes local vendors whenever possible with all suppliers required to pass through a review process which is continuously monitored to ensure quality standards. In 2017, the facility implemented a new system which provides the team with more resources to effectively process, track and manage orders. This, combined with already established procedures, allows the company to provide competitive lead times, quality products and excellent customer service. In the ever-changing world of technology, Nelson-Miller provides education reimbursement and advancement opportunities within the company, allowing the company to attract and retain talent.

FINALIST IN THE SMALL TO MEDIUM MANUFACTURERS CATEGORY (1 - 299 EMPLOYEES)

Location: Wausau Years in operation: 10 Full-time equivalent local employees: 6 For ten years, TCTeardrops LLC, has been a small, family-owned and operated manufacturing company which builds custom camping trailers in the traditional teardrop style of the 1930s, with a few modern twists. They sell factory-direct to their customers, which helps keep their product both customizable and affordable. The company also sells trailer parts to individuals and other small builders. The business contributes to the region’s economy by making a conscious decision to support other local small businesses and has managed to source a great deal of their parts locally.

The company has grown from a two stall home garage to an innovative 5,000 square foot manufacturing shop with state-of-the-art equipment.

TCTeardrops is continually innovating based on feedback and requests from customers. The business offers its employees “TCT Time Off”, which is additional paid time off that does not count against their vacation. The company enjoys sponsoring local events, raising funds for several outdoor clubs in the area, donating time, materials and parts. They have also worked with Wausau West and Northcentral Technical College apprenticeship programs.

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FINALISTS IN THE LARGE MANUFACTURERS CATEGORY (300+ EMPLOYEES)

Location: Wausau Years in operation: 90 Full-time equivalent local employees: 157 locally* Celebrating its 90th year in business, 3M is the market leader in the manufacturing of roofing granules. The company mines, crushes, screens and coats rock for use as a key component in asphalt shingles. The granules made locally are part of effective and beautiful roofing materials seen on millions of homes throughout the country. The Wausau facility, which originally manufactured grit for sandpaper, is the oldest operating manufacturing facility in the world for 3M. The company has an active Lean 6 Sigma program and holds an ISO 9001 Quality Certification and ISO 14001 Environmental Certification. The company purchases, leases and services equipment through local suppliers and contracts locally for large mechanical, electrical, machining, environmental and safety projects. 3M encourages curiosity, innovation and volunteerism among its employees.

There are five reasons staff loves working at the company; making a difference in the world, being part of a leading company, working with the best and brightest, growth through challenging work and being rewarded for effort. *3M employs thousands around the world

THE FINALISTS Six finalists for the 2018 Manufacturing Excellence Awards have been named in the small to medium manufacturers category and large manufacturers category. These are area manufacturers that demonstrate excellence in the following areas: • Contributions to growing the region’s economy

• Quality jobs

• Operations

• Supply chain management

• Innovation

• Commitment to the region

• Workplace culture

Mission

The purpose of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen our member businesses and enhance our community by building business success.

Vision

We are the region’s indispensable source for business connections, opportunities, and solutions.

THE RECIPIENTS The Manufacturing Excellence Awards began in 2016. Below are the recipients in each category, each year: Large Manufacturer Category 2016 – Greenheck 2017 – Linetec 2018 – Domtar Paper Co LLC

Small to Medium Manufacturer Category 2016 – Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats 2017 – J&D Tube Benders 2019 – Gamber-Johnson LLC

THE AWARD PROCESS In recent months, a call for nominations was sent to Chamber members and announced to the general public.

Applications were then sent to nominees.

Nominees who chose to complete the application were reviewed and scored by selection judges with the scorecards tallied to determine the recipients. The selection judges are comprised of representatives from a variety of industry segments.

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