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A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc. Wins 2022 Manufacturer-of-the-Year Award
Fort Pierce, FL – A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc. (“A-1”), a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses,
is excited to announce that it has received the prestigious 2022 Manufacturer-of-the-Year Award for
manufacturing companies with over 150 employees. The criteria for the award is based on a juried assessment
under the Baldridge Performance Excellence Program.
Each year the South Florida Manufacturers Association (“SFMA”) recognizes manufacturing companies that
demonstrate best in class in all facets of their business in the areas of leadership, strategy, customers,
workforce, operations, and knowledge management. On June 16th, at the 43rd Recognition of Excellence
Awards Ceremony in Davie, Florida, A-1 was recognized as the 2022 Manufacturer-of-the-Year, with several
companies participating representing a wide range of industries, and A-1 being one of only two companies
nominated on the Treasure Coast.
“We are extremely honored to receive this recognition, in addition to winning Best Places to Work™ in St. Lucie
County in 2021” said John Herring, President and CEO. “It takes an entire team, and this award validates the
flexibility, adaptability and resiliency of our employees and their continued focus on meeting the needs of our
customers; a team that our peers recognize as one of the best in the industry.”
About A-1
A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc. founded in 1977, is headquartered in Fort Pierce, Florida, with almost 300
employees, and is a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses. As a well-known innovator with
progressive leadership in the industry, its services include design, manufacture, inventory management
and supply for the construction industry in the Southeast United States and the Caribbean. A-1 Industries
of Georgia, LLC, a sister company, is located on 80 acres in Bainbridge, Georgia. This innovative new
facility is involved in multiple manufacturing processes, using the latest cutting edge computer
technologies. It operates in a totally computerized manufacturing environment, utilizing CNC machines,
real time scheduling programs and floor management systems creating efficiencies unmatched in the
United States.
A-1 has multiple employment opportunities for candidates looking to be part of A-1’s continued growth and
share in A-1’s Core Values – Own it, Passionate, Honesty and Respect.
For Further Information:
Jessica Fornaro
772 409-1010
Jessica.fornaro@a1truss.com
www.A1Industries.co
When you join the A-1 Team, you will be trained and recognized nationwide to be the BEST OF THE BEST in the industry.
Pride, Ownership, Family, Customer Service and Team are our Mantra terms.
