{"id":214851,"date":"2026-04-01T18:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/214851\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T18:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:30:11","slug":"sterling-council-honors-4-florida-manufacturers-for-top-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/214851\/","title":{"rendered":"Sterling Council honors 4 Florida manufacturers for top performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The awards will be presented at a May event in Orlando.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Florida nonprofit organization tasked with raising standards of manufacturers in the state is spotlighting four companies for their performance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/thesterlingcouncil.org\/who-we-are\/overview\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Florida Sterling Council<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jupiterbach.com\/location\/usa-pensacola-fl\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Jupiter Bach North America Inc.<\/a> in Pensacola is receiving the Gold Award. The Silver Award is going to both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastman.com\/en\/who-we-are\/locations\/pace-fl-usa\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Eastman Chemical Taminco US LLC<\/a> in Pace and <a href=\"https:\/\/weedooboats.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Weedoo Greenboat Inc.<\/a> in Stuart. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightpath.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer nofollow\">LightPath Technologies<\/a> in Orlando is receiving the Highly Innovative Design Award.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThe 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,\u201d said Roland Martinez, Chair of the Sterling Council.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.florida.gop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-764247 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ads-RPOF-Newsletter_728x90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThrough a rigorous evaluation process, these companies have shown their ability to address strategic challenges, align resources effectively, and position themselves for long\u2011term success. They represent the very best of regional manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The awards will be presented at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesterlingconference.com\/2026SterlingLeadershipConference\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer nofollow\">34th Sterling Awards Banquet<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The awards will be presented at a May event in Orlando. 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