Celebrating Rhode Island Manufacturing Excellence: Meet the 2026 PBN Manufacturing Awards Honorees
Rhode Island manufacturing is driven by innovation, leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to growth. The 2026 Providence Business News (PBN) Manufacturing Awards recognize the companies and individuals making a lasting impact on the state’s manufacturing sector.
As the Presenting Sponsor, Polaris MEP congratulates this year’s 24 honorees, whose achievements reflect the strength, diversity, and ingenuity of Rhode Island’s manufacturing community.
Recognizing Leadership and Industry Impact
Felix Brockmeyer, CEO and president of igus Inc., has been named the 2026 Strategic Leadership Award recipient. Under his leadership, igus has invested more than $45 million in its Rumford operations, expanding production space and strengthening in-house manufacturing capabilities.
Steven J. King, managing director of Quonset Development Corporation, has been named the 2026 Manufacturing Champion. Quonset Business Park supports approximately one-quarter of Rhode Island’s manufacturing workforce. King has helped build partnerships and advance infrastructure that enable manufacturers to expand, reinvest, and create jobs.
Celebrating Excellence Across Rhode Island Manufacturing
This year’s honorees represent a wide range of manufacturing strengths, from operational excellence and supply chain performance to sustainability, workforce leadership, and innovation.
Award recipients include:
- Overall Excellence: Lumetta Inc. (Small Manufacturer), Groov-Pin Corp. (Midsized Manufacturer), and Teknor Apex Co. (Enterprise Manufacturer)
- Supply Chain Excellence: MEI Industrial Solutions
- Lean Management: Brickle Group
- Green Manufacturing: Moss Pure
- Women-Run Business: Munroe Dairy Inc.
- Emerging Manufacturer: Myrth Ceramics
- Manufacturing Service Provider: Nterprisers Inc.
- Collaboration: Taco Comfort Solutions
The Meet the Makers honorees further demonstrate the diversity of Rhode Island manufacturing: East Bay Ice Co., Murdock Webbing Co., Warwick Hanger Co., Fuller Box Co., CakeSafe LLC, Duparquet Copper Cookware, Aspects Inc., Myrth Ceramics, Metallurgical Solutions Inc., Air and Anchor, Solid State, and West Warwick Screw Products Co.
Together, these businesses and leaders showcase the innovation, craftsmanship, and investment that strengthen Rhode Island’s economy.
Join Us in Celebrating Rhode Island Manufacturing
The 2026 PBN Manufacturing Awards ceremony will take place November 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Polaris MEP is proud to support this annual celebration of the people and organizations moving Rhode Island manufacturing forward. Congratulations to all this year’s honorees!
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