BIS Coalition for Manufacturers

We are pleased to announce the . .

University of Illinois - BIS Coalition for Manufacturers 2008 "Manufacturer of the Year" Award to GOLD EAGLE COMPANY Robert Hirsch, Chairman of the Board Marc Blackman, Chief Executive Officer Richard Hirsch, Vice President

to be presented July 2008 by Mayor Richard M. Daley DCEO Director, Jack Lavin

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Selection Criteria for the Manufacturer of the Year Award:

1. Leadership and Vision
2. Sales Growth
3. Profitability
4. Continual Quality Improvement
5. Customer and Supplier Relations
6. Employee Involvement and Teamwork
7. Innovation and New Product Development
8. New Technologies
9. Productivity
10. Cost Reductions
11. Inventory Management
12. Manufacturing Agility and Responsiveness
13. Reward and Recognition
14. Export Growth
15. Safety

Read more about our 2008 Award Winner: Gold Eagle