Central Massachusetts companies making products ranging from tofu and pastries to military equipment and cannabis beverages accounted for 13 recipients of this year’s Making it in Massachusetts manufacturing awards.
The Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus presented the awards Oct. 27 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough during the Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up, an annual statewide networking event showcasing manufacturers, emerging technologies and workforce opportunities.
The annual awards recognize manufacturers selected by state legislators for their leadership, innovation and contributions to the industry.
The winners in Central Massachusetts were:
AAC Steel, Franklin: Makes steel framing systems for multifamily construction.
Angel-Guard Products, Worcester: Makes safety tools and snow removal products, including the SnoBrum.
Anzak Industrial, Whitinsville: Makes industrial blades and spray nozzles for manufacturers.
Brady-Built, Auburn: Manufactures custom wood sunrooms and home additions.
CommCan, Millis: Produces cannabis, edibles, beverages and concentrates at its Medway facility and operates dispensaries in Millis, Mansfield and Rehoboth.
The Entwistle Co., Hudson: Manufactures defense equipment and commercial machinery.
ESCO Tool, Holliston: Makes portable pipe-cutting and weld-preparation equipment.
Gerardo’s Italian Bakery, West Boylston: Produces cakes, Italian cookies, cannoli and other baked goods.
Glass Lab, Whitinsville: Manufactures custom architectural and decorative glass.
Good Feels, Medway: Makes cannabis-infused beverages and beverage enhancers.
Kopin Corp., Westborough: Develops miniature displays and optical systems for military, industrial, medical and consumer uses.
Nasoya Foods USA, Ayer: Makes tofu and announced a $55 million plant expansion this year.
Photofabrication Engineering, Milford: Uses chemical etching to manufacture precision metal components.
The local winners were among 48 manufacturers selected statewide, according to an announcement from state Rep. Jeffrey Roy’s (D-Franklin) office.
The caucus hosted its 11th annual ceremony with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Roy co-chairs the caucus with state Sen. Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough).
Eric Casey is the managing editor at Worcester Business Journal, and primarily covers the real estate and banking & finance industries.
