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A-1 NAMED RUNNER-UP IN SFMA 2025 MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
FORT PIERCE, FLA., – June 30, 2025 – A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc., a subsidiary of A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., proudly announces that it was named Runner-Up in the Manufacturer of the Year – Trailblazers Category at the 2025 Recognition of Excellence Awards, hosted by the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA). The annual event, held on June 26 in Pembroke Pines, Florida, honors companies and individuals leading the way in innovation, operational excellence, and manufacturing leadership.
“We’re proud to be recognized among the most forward-thinking manufacturers in the Southeastern U.S.,” said Jan S. Beck, President of A-1 Global Holdings. “This honor reflects the dedication of our entire team and reinforces our mission of Using Technology to Change the Way America Builds Homes™.”
A-1 was selected from nearly 180 nominations, earning its place in the Trailblazers Category for companies that are setting new standards through innovation, impact, and growth. As part of this recognition, eight A-1 employees were also nominated for Employee of the Year awards based on their outstanding contributions and embodiment of A-1’s Core Values: Own It, Passionate, Honesty, and Respect.
The 2025 Employee of the Year nominees included Ariel Arias Perez, Enrique Rodriguez, Giovanni Martinez, Jose Ramos, Leticia Fernandez, Michael Fagan, Milagros Estrada, and Paulo Capelo. “These individuals exemplify the leadership, creativity, and operational strength that drive our continued growth,” Beck added. “Their contributions reflect the culture of excellence that sets A-1 apart in the manufacturing sector.”
A-1 looks forward to returning to the SFMA awards in 2026—stronger than ever.
About A-1 Global Holdings
Founded in 1977, A-1 is a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses and the proprietary EZWALL® Innovative Framing Solution™. The Company reorganized in 2022 as A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., the parent company for A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc. and A-1 Industries of Georgia, LLC. A-1 operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Fort Pierce, Florida, and Bainbridge, Georgia, and is 100% employee-owned through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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