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As pioneers of low-carbon cement, Ash Grove sets the bar for responsible manufacturing in Washington and beyond. finalists:
• HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery, Anacortes, embodies resilient, community-rooted manufacturing— returning to profitability while advancing safety, sustainability, and policy.
• Vancouver-based TigerStop, LLC, helps global manufacturers reduce waste and boost efficiency— while supporting Washington’ s innovation ecosystem through workforce, policy, and community investment.
manufacturing excellence award for operational excellence
The Manufacturing Excellence Award for Operational Excellence honors a company with a standout production process. Award winners embraces continuous improvement, lean practices, Six Sigma, or advanced technology in their daily work. winner: jubilant hollisterstier specializes in sterile injectable pharmaceuticals, and drives efficiency.
The Spokane-based facility reorganized technician schedules into a four-shift model, boosting flexibility and breaking a first-quarter filling record. A Kaizen event improved packaging by 20 %, and AI sensors now prevent equipment failures.
With global compliance, strong quality control, and workforce development, JHS delivers for top pharma and biotech clients.
JHS now produces 60 million vials a year— reaching more than 300 million patients worldwide. finalists:
• HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery runs 24 / 7 logistics— safely moving millions of gallons of fuel daily by marine, pipeline, rail, and truck.
• Spokane-based Kaiser Aluminum Washington, fresh off a $ 390 million modernization, delivers precision aerospace materials and sustainable aluminum solutions for Boeing, Airbus, and global supply chains.
manufacturing excellence award for innovation
The Manufacturing Excellence Award for Innovation honors a Washington manufacturer that acts on bold thinking. To remain competitive, award winners adapt quickly, respond to changing market needs, and move industry forward with fresh ideas. winner: carbonquest, Spokane Valley, builds compact carbon capture systems— modular“ skids” that fit tight urban spaces and help buildings cut emissions.
CarbonQuest integrates software, advanced chemistries, and a culture of cross-functional innovation— making real carbon reduction practical and essential now.
Using proprietary processes, 3D mapping, and scalable design, they deliver cross-sector solutions.
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