NOMINEE. of the year 29 TH ANNUAL. manufacturer. OWNER & PRESIDENT: Bob Porsche. EMPLOYEES: 75 Employees ESTABLISHED: 1987

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1 OWNER & PRESIDENT: Bob Porsche 75 Employees W. Mill Road Milwaukee, WI (414) MILWAUKEE AWARD CATEGORY: SMALL Established in 1987, General Plastics, Inc. is a full service custom plastic thermoformer that manufactures products for numerous markets including: Bus, Rail, Truck, Marine, Office, Lavatory, Medical, Health & Wellness, Gaming, Arcade, Food & Beverage, Construction and Machine Guarding. The majority of its products are cosmetic, protective parts on the inside or outside of vehicles, equipment or displays that make customers final products aesthetically pleasing. Its modern facility contains a complete collection of single station, rotary and twin sheeting formers, a CNC saw, two 3-axis and seven 5-axis CNC routers and four pieces of advanced fully robotic trimming equipment. General Plastics promotes the skilled trades by partnering with Wisconsin s four-year and technical college systems on internships, connecting with local high schools on STEM courses and providing on-site tours to engage students with potential career options. 18

2 PRESIDENT & CEO: Jim Zaiser 103 Employees 100 Wisconsin Employees Pilot Court Waukesha, WI (262) WAUKESHA AWARD CATEGORY: MEDIUM Since its start in 1964, Hydro-Thermal Corporation has evolved its expertise from serving paper mills in Wisconsin to catering to a vast array of industries including biofuels, food and beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical, meat and poultry and more. It is now the global leader in direct steam infusion heating. Hydro-Thermal Corporation offers a wide variety of heating solutions in three main Category based on the primary function: industrial, sanitary or water-only. Hydro- Thermal is committed to strengthening the future of manufacturing. In 2016, Hydro- Thermal engineering and manufacturing staff mentored three Waukesha South High School seniors on an engineering product as part of the Waukesha MADE program, which they have been involved with for three years. The company has hired more than 35 interns since the start of its intern program which began approximately 10 years ago. 22

3 CEO: Justin Mortara, Ph.D. 425 Employees 229 Wisconsin Employees N. 86th Street Milwaukee, WI (414) MILWAUKEE AWARD CATEGORY: LARGE For over 30 years, Milwaukee-based Mortara Instument, Inc. has served as a leading designer, developer and of diagnostic cardiology and patient monitoring technologies. Today, Mortara Instrument is the fastest growing company in its field and the number two provider of electrocardiography devices in the world. Clinicians, researchers and OEM partners worldwide recognize Mortara products as the most effective solutions to support diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease. Mortara s commitment to its community goes far beyond the nuts and bolts of manufacturing; they believe Milwaukee is a gem that should be shared and celebrated. In fact, through Mortara University, the company invites customers to Milwaukee to learn about Mortara products and the city it calls home. Customers are given an opportunity to experience firsthand all that Milwaukee has to offer, including accompanying Mortara employees to their favorite Milwaukee attractions. 24

4 29TH ANNUAL PRESIDENT & CEO: Jim McIntyre AWARD CATEGORY: MEGA 3,293 Employees 2,053 Wisconsin Employees Greenheck Drive Schofield, WI (715) SCHOFIELD Founded in 1947, Greenheck Fan Corporation is a leading of commercial and institutional ventilation equipment. Greenheck products are usually hidden behind walls and ceilings or on the roofs of office buildings, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, schools, industrial plants and other commercial buildings. Greenheck is a market leader, offering the broadest array of products in its market segment as well as growing an international customer base. Even with significant growth in international operations, approximately 75 percent of current international sales are exported from its plants in Wisconsin. The company and its employees are dedicated to the local community and donated more than $400,000 in the last year to community organizations. 20

5 Midwest Prototyping FOUNDER & PRESIDENT: Steve Grundahl 30 Employees Blackhawk Drive Blue Mounds, WI (608) AWARD CATEGORY: SMALL Established in 2001, Midwest Prototyping, LLC manufactures prototype parts for consumer products, medical devices, wind tunnel models, protein models or camera mounts for base jumpers and adventure enthusiasts. Thanks to stereolithography, five other 3D printing technologies, urethane casting and finishing departments, Midwest Prototyping provides s, developers, designers and engineers with an efficient and innovative way to bring projects to life in a matter of days not weeks or months. Midwest Prototyping is actively involved in promoting student interest in STEM, recently hosting college students for a facility tour. The company also participates in charitable activities that benefit the community such as an annual Giving Tree event. BLUE MOUNDS 23

6 CEO: John Scribante 177 Employees 122 Wisconsin Employees Woodland Drive Manitowoc, WI (920) AWARD CATEGORY: MEDIUM Orion Energy Systems is leading the transformation of commercial and industrial buildings with state-of-theart energy efficient lighting systems and retrofit lighting solutions. Orion Energy Systems manufactures and markets a cutting edge portfolio of products encompassing LED solid state lighting and high intensity fluorescent lighting. The company faced a difficult financial situation in 2012 and made the bold decision to restructure. Throughout the last four years, Orion has expanded its product offerings, reconfigured its sales strategy and is now projecting continued growth moving forward. MANITOWOC 27

7 CEO: Louie Gentine 1,887 Employees 1,851 Wisconsin Employees 1953 One Persnickety Place Plymouth, WI (800) AWARD CATEGORY: MEGA Founded in 1953, Plymouth-based Sargento Foods Inc. is family-owned and operated. Best known for its packaged shredded, sliced and snack natural cheeses, Sargento Foods also provides cheeses, appetizers and sauces to restaurants and food s. The company relies on the tenets of its corporate culture, People, Pride & Progress, which are principles that focus on the Sargento Foods family of employees taking pride in their work and prioritizing progress for the company and local community. PLYMOUTH 30