High-tech company TRUMPF was recently inducted into the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame. The award was presented to TRUMPF in recognition of the company’s more than 100 years of innovation, advanced technology and services, and for its contributions to strengthening manufacturing in the United States and around the world.
The American Manufacturing Hall of Fame, founded in 2014, recognizes leading manufacturers for their technological innovations, manufacturing excellence, and dedication to the next generation of the industry.
The award was presented in a ceremony honoring TRUMPF and several other high-tech companies during the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum, a meeting of manufacturing leaders, innovators and changemakers focused on the current challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
In attendance at the event, Lutz Labisch, president and CEO of TRUMPF Inc, the North American subsidiary of TRUMPF, a global technology and market leader machine tool and laser technology, accepted the award on the company’s behalf.
“TRUMPF is honored to be inducted into the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame and recognized for the innovative technology and services we have brought to North America for more than 56 years,” said Labisch. “We’re proud to be part of Connecticut’s long history and contributions to industrial manufacturing. Since the founding of our Connecticut presence in Farmington in 1969, we’ve grown into a billion-dollar business providing cutting-edge technology and services that enable U.S. manufacturers in a wide range of industries to grow and thrive. We are grateful to the Hall of Fame for their recognition and commitment to innovation and shaping the future of manufacturing.”
The American Manufacturing Hall of Fame celebrates companies and individuals who have made significant, lasting contributions to manufacturing in the United States. This year’s inductees highlight the critical role of innovation, workforce development, and community impact in advancing the manufacturing sector.
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