NFI Corp. Announced as One of PBN’s 6th Annual Manufacturing Awards Program Winners

NFI Corp., the global leader in high performing printed graphics solutions, was recently announced as one of Providence Business News’ (PBN) 6th Annual Manufacturing Awards Program winners.  They are being recognized for “Excellence in Green Manufacturing.”

NFI Corp. received the award for Excellence in Green Manufacturing in recognition of their continued commitment to the environment. To reduce its carbon footprint, NFI has implemented many changes including supplying each department with specific containers to separate plastics, paper, bottles, and other waste. NFI has also eliminated over 99% of its solvent-based inks and cleaning solvents, replacing them with environmentally friendly products. The team at NFI regularly attends Green Workplace training and understands that their main objectives and keys to success are superior quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.  Additionally, they have made a commitment to stay certified in the latest techniques to ensure that the most up-to-date resources are available to their employees.

Also being recognized by PBN are:  Jade Manufacturing Co., Excellence at a Small Manufacturer; Edesia Inc., Excellence at a Mid-Size Manufacturer; Nye Lubricants Inc., Excellence at a Large Manufacturer; North Atlantic Corp., Excellence at an Enterprise Manufacturer; Amerisewn, Collaboration in Manufacturing; International Packaging Corp., Excellence in Lean Manufacturing; Response Technologies LLC, Product Innovation and Design; Saint-Gobain SA, Outstanding Safety Performance; Chi Foods LLC, Emerging Manufacturer; VIBCO Inc., Workforce Development and Productivity; Amgen Rhode Island, Excellence in Exporting; Dean Warehouse Services Inc., Supply Chain Management; and Blount Fine Foods Corp., Family Owned Business.  Also recognized are Michael Brandmeier, president and CEO of Toray Plastics Inc., for Strategic Leadership, and Dave Chenevert, executive director of the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association, as a Manufacturing Champion.

The winners will be recognized at the awards networking dinner and ceremony on March 13 at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence.

“We are honored by this award and grateful to Providence Business News for their consideration,” said Renaud Megard, President and CEO.  “We are proud of our commitment to the environment and will continue to strive to meet requirements with environmentally-friendly work always in mind.”

About NFI Corp. – Nameplates For Industry

Nameplates For Industry, or NFI Corp., was started in 1975 in England, and eventually established a business based in New Bedford, Mass. (which separated from the England location by 1988).  The business, which specializes in printing on plastic, started as a screen-printing manufacturer, and has since added digital printing and flexographic printing to its services as a producer of custom, high-performing graphic solutions, which include long-lasting barcode labels, serial number labels, domed labels, asset tags, tamper-proof labels, metal nameplates, and electrical membrane switches.

NFI Corp. serves the medical, industrial manufacturing, government/military, professional services, technology and communications, transportation and equipment, and distribution industries, and has clients throughout the United States and globally.  NFI Corp. is committed to standards of sustainability and incorporates eco-conscious guidelines and processes whenever possible.

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