The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program has named its finalists for the 2026 “MADE in NJ” Manufacturing Day Awards, recognizing manufacturers and industry leaders who’ve helped strengthen the state’s manufacturing sector.
The awards spotlight companies and individuals across categories including innovation, leadership, operational performance, workforce development and industry impact. Winners will be announced live during the 14th annual “MADE in NJ” Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 2, at iPlay America in Freehold.
Manufacturer of the Year – Large
- Cibo Vita
- Congoleum
- NutraStar
- PIM Brands
- SS White Dental
Manufacturer of the Year – Medium
- Berje Inc.
- Douglas Electrical Components
- Kari-Out
- Magna Power Electronics
- Pflaumer Brothers
Manufacturer of the Year – Small
- Groezinger Provisions
- Jewel Precision
- Orgo-Thermit
- Modern Line Furniture
- Triad RF Systems
Life Sciences Leader Award
- BodyBio
- Diagnocine
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals
- MICRO Corporation
- Wedgewood Village Pharmacy
Innovator of the Year
- LiftTrac
- Magna Power Electronics
- Switlik Survival Products
- Triad RF Systems
- Unionwear
Rising Stars
- Erica Abrams-Young – Evermark
- Karla Baez – Switlik Survival Products
- Lindsey Rodriguez – Berje Inc.
- Maria Guido – Unionwear
- Melissa Naylis – Service Support Specialties (S-Cubed)
- Yana Katliarova – Modern Line Furniture
The event follows a record-setting 2025 celebration that drew more than 1,100 attendees. This year’s gathering will again bring together manufacturers, business leaders, educators, students, legislators and industry partners for what NJMEP calls the state’s premier manufacturing event, with keynote addresses, breakout sessions and interactive exhibits alongside the awards ceremony.
The celebration also marks NJMEP’s 30th anniversary. Backed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the organization has spent three decades helping small and medium-sized manufacturers in New Jersey improve productivity, cut costs and adopt new technologies — work NJMEP says has generated nearly $8 billion in value for the companies it’s served.
