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MRaine Industries, LLC named a finalist for the 2024 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award!
10/3/2024  

Autauga County, AL- Congratulations to AutaugaCounty’s own MRaine Industries, LLC, makers of Eleven86Real Artesian Water for being recognized and named a finalist for the2024 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award (MOTY)! Receiving this prestigiousaward is a testament to the leadership, employee commitment, operatingexcellence, and investment in training displayed by the entire team.

“MRaine Industries’ dedication to excellence is generatingemployment opportunities for families, strengthening our local economy, andelevating Autauga County’s standing as a hub for innovation andentrepreneurship”, said Chairman Jay Thompson, Autauga County Commission. “Our strongworkforce pipeline and central location continue to help ensure our businessesand industries thrive.”

The Alabama Manufacturer of the Year awards are presented inthree categories based on company size: small (99 or fewer employees), medium(100-399 employees), large (400 or more employees), and emerging (one companyper year that has been in operation for ten or fewer years and hasdemonstrated superior performance). This categorization ensures recognition ofoutstanding achievements across all segments of Alabama’s diverse manufacturingindustry.


“Manufacturing is crucial to shaping Alabama’s economiclandscape and future. It’s more than just producing Made-In-Alabama products;it’s about creating jobs, fostering innovation, and being one of the topeconomic drivers in our state,” said BCA President and CEO HelenaDuncan. “The Manufacturer of the Year awards honor the exceptional spiritof our state’s manufacturers and their positive impact on their communities. Weare thrilled to recognize such a distinguished group of businesses.”

Thank you to our partners with BusinessCouncil of Alabama and AlabamaTechnology Network, we applaud all of the winners recognized during the2024 Manufacturer of the Year Award Luncheon.  

The Business Council of Alabama is a non-partisan, statewide businessassociation representing the interests and concerns of nearly 1 million workingAlabamians through its member companies and its partnership with the Chamber ofCommerce Association of Alabama. The BCA is Alabama’s exclusive affiliate tothe U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers.



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