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The New Jersey Manufacturers Extension Program (NJMEP) hosted another successful iteration of its popular MADE in New Jersey Manufacturing Day event.

Held Oct. 4 at iPlay America in Freehold, the annual meeting brought together industry leaders and stakeholders, policymakers, manufacturing professionals and others to shine a light on the industry.

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NJBIZ was on the scene at Manufacturing Day 2024. Click here for photos and video from the event.

Manufacturing Day included a business expo, speeches and panel discussions, breakout sessions, the popular high school robotics demonstration, MADE in New Jersey products on display, networking opportunities, and awards and honor roll inductions.

This year’s award winners were:

• Manufacturer of the Year – Small | Brewster Washers, Fairfield
• Manufacturer of the Year – Medium | Berjé Inc., Carteret
• Manufacturer of the Year – Large | Safran Aerosystems Evacuation, Wall Township
• Leaders in Life Sciences | Molecular PharmaGroup, New Providence
• Rising Stars Award | Monica St. Claire, CEO – US Offshore Inc., Burlington
• Innovator of the Year | OPEX Corp., Moorestown

The MADE in NJ Honor Roll inductees included:

• Michael Bartoli, senior vice president, Optimum Media
• Chrissy Buteas, president and CEO, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey
• Luis De La Hoz, chairman, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
• Michael Egenton, executive vice president, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
• Frederick Keating, president, Rowan College of South Jersey
• Carlos Medina, president and CEO, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
• Anthony Russo, president, Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey
• Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, D-5th District
• Sen. Andrew Zwicker, D-16th District

“This year’s winners reflect the spirit of innovation and tenacity that defines New Jersey’s manufacturing industry,” said Peter Connolly, CEO, NJMEP. “Their contributions not only strengthen our state’s economy but also position New Jersey as a leader in advanced manufacturing.”

Look for additional Manufacturing Day in the Oct. 14 issue of NJBIZ, with a full dispatch from the scene and the issues addressed.

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 8:21 a.m. Oct. 8, 2024, to include Michael Egenton in the list of MADE in NJ Honor Roll inductees.