Sustainable Forest Products, Inc. of Newberry’s primary business is the kiln drying and planning of a variety of hardwood species for use in the furniture and cabinetry industries. In 2000, they added value to an estimated 4.8 million board feet of Michigan hardwood timber that previously was leaving the Upper Peninsula for processing at facilities elsewhere in Michigan and Wisconsin.
Jacquart Fabric Products of Ironwood manufactures truck tarps, boat covers, orthopedic pillows and several other fabric products from their home in the Ironwood Industrial Park. Growth has been steady and strong since they began operations in 1958. They currently employ 72 people and occupy approximately 47,000 square feet of state or the art manufacturing equipment and techniques to meet their growing customer base.
A division of Northern Star Industries of Iron Mountain began designing and manufacturing BOSS Snowplow products in 1985 and has quickly become a recognized leader and innovator in the snowplow industry. System Control employees approximately 210 people and achieves sales figures that exceed $40 million annually. The award was presented to Systems Control in recognition of their BOSS Products.
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