Sterling Council honors 4 Florida manufacturers for top performance

The awards will be presented at a May event in Orlando.

A Florida nonprofit organization tasked with raising standards of manufacturers in the state is spotlighting four companies for their performance.

The Florida Sterling Council is bestowing the Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence recognition upon the businesses for their outstanding performance in leadership; strategy, customer and market focus; organizational intelligence; workforce; and operations. More than 100 businesses were nominated for the honor.

The Sterling Council was founded in 1992 and is designed to support and recognize public and private businesses through standardized criteria developed by a Board of Directors.

Jupiter Bach North America Inc. in Pensacola is receiving the Gold Award. The Silver Award is going to both Eastman Chemical Taminco US LLC in Pace and Weedoo Greenboat Inc. in Stuart. And LightPath Technologies in Orlando is receiving the Highly Innovative Design Award.

“The Sterling Council is proud to recognize these four exceptional manufacturers, each demonstrating remarkable excellence and leadership within our regional manufacturing community. Their commitment to high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement is truly commendable,” said Roland Martinez, Chair of the Sterling Council.

“Through a rigorous evaluation process, these companies have shown their ability to address strategic challenges, align resources effectively, and position themselves for long‑term success. They represent the very best of regional manufacturing.”

The Sterling Council used trained examiners and representatives from manufacturing industries to evaluate the nominees. That process included site visits and interviews with company leaders and employees.

The awards will be presented at the 34th Sterling Awards Banquet on May 29 at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnett Creek Resort and Spa. As part of the honors, the companies provide site tours to other business leaders in the state who are looking for insight into improving manufacturing operations.