Generac was awarded Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year in the “Mega” category (companies with 750 employees or more) at a gala event at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wis. on February 23. Seventeen companies were nominated in this category, with 52 firms competing overall.

"We are honored to have won the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year award," said Aaron Jagdfeld, president and CEO, Generac. "Wisconsin has a rich heritage of manufacturing and we are proud to have called this state our home for more than 50 years. The manufacturing sector is experiencing a strong rebound in the United States and Wisconsin is leading the way back for this vital part of our economy."

For the full press release from the award organizers, please click here.