Manufacturer's Edge

Congratulations to Pretred, recipient of the 2026 Emerging Manufacturing Award.

This award celebrates rising manufacturers that are bringing fresh ideas, innovation, and momentum to Colorado’s manufacturing industry. Pretred continues to demonstrate the creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and forward-thinking leadership that help drive the future of manufacturing in our state.

We were excited to recognize Pretred at the 2026 Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards.

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Thank you to our Exhibitor Booth and Bronze Sponsors for supporting the 2026 Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards.

We’re grateful to FirstBank, Arvada EDA, US Bank, United Power, Core Electric, and Synagex for helping create an evening that brought together manufacturers, industry leaders, educators, and partners from across Colorado.

Your support helped make this event possible and reflects the strong network of organizations working together to support Colorado manufacturing and the communities connected to it.

A sincere thank you to our Event Partners for helping make the 2026 Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards such a meaningful celebration of Colorado manufacturing.

Thank you to the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, Women in Manufacturing, Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association, The Warehouse Innovation Hub, Economic Development Council of Colorado, and World Trade Center Denver for supporting the manufacturers, workforce initiatives, partnerships, and industry collaboration that continue to strengthen manufacturing across our state.

This event was powered by partnership, and we’re proud to celebrate alongside organizations that care deeply about Colorado manufacturing and its future.

Congratulations to Merritt Trailers, recipient of the 2026 Manufacturing Generational Excellence Award.

This award recognizes manufacturers that have built a lasting legacy through long-term leadership, operational excellence, and continued impact across generations. Merritt Trailers represents the resilience, dedication, and commitment to craftsmanship that continue to define Colorado manufacturing.

We were honored to celebrate their legacy and continued success at this year’s Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards.

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Thank you to The Colorado Sun for serving as the Media Sponsor of the 2026 Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards.

Storytelling matters, especially in manufacturing. The Colorado Sun’s commitment to thoughtful, Colorado-focused journalism helps shine a light on the industries, businesses, and people making an impact across our state. Their partnership helped us share and celebrate the stories behind Colorado manufacturing and the community driving it forward.

We’re grateful for their support in helping elevate this year’s celebration.

Congratulations to Click Medical, recipient of the 2026 Global Business Excellence Award.

This award recognizes manufacturers demonstrating exceptional growth, innovation, and impact in national and global markets. Click Medical continues to push boundaries through innovation and advanced manufacturing while representing Colorado manufacturing on a broader stage.

We were proud to celebrate Click Medical and their continued success at the 2026 Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards.

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A big thank you to Huntington Bank for serving as a Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards.

Huntington Bank’s commitment to supporting businesses through strategic banking, financing, and long-term growth solutions helps strengthen companies and communities across Colorado. Their partnership helped make this year’s CMNAs possible and supported an evening focused on celebrating the manufacturers and leaders shaping the future of our industry.

Thank you for investing in Colorado manufacturing and the people behind it.

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Congratulations to Vergent Products, recipient of the 2026 Manufacturer Community Outreach Award.

This award celebrates manufacturers making a meaningful impact beyond their shop floors through community involvement, outreach, and leadership. Vergent Products continues to demonstrate what it means to invest in both people and community while helping strengthen Colorado manufacturing through partnership and engagement.

We were honored to recognize Vergent Products at this year’s Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards.

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Congratulations to CoorsTek, recipient of the 2026 Manufacturing Workforce Innovator of the Year Award.

This award recognizes manufacturers leading the way in workforce development, employee growth, and innovative approaches to building strong teams across Colorado manufacturing. CoorsTek continues to demonstrate the impact that long-term investment in people, training, and advanced manufacturing excellence can have on both employees and the industry as a whole.

We were proud to celebrate CoorsTek and their commitment to strengthening Colorado manufacturing at this year’s Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards.

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