Cascade Engineering was presented the Multi-Generation Family Enterprise award by Jen Fleckenstein, Clearwater Filtration. Cascade Engineering is a large tonnage plastic injection molding manufacturing company based in Grand Rapids, MI that specializes in producing a wide range of products using sustainable materials and practices. Founded in 1973 by Fred Keller, it has since grown into a diverse business with operations in multiple industries, including automotive, waste and recycling, office furniture, and other custom applications. Cascade Engineering is known for its Triple Bottom Line philosophy and commitment to environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement. 

Bead Industries, Inc. was presented the Multi-Generation Family Enterprise award by Molly Heaney, JM Huber Corp. In early 1910, Calvin Bryant developed the first electric light pull. He and his son Gerald formed the Bead Chain Manufacturing Company, incorporated in 1914. From developing “dog tag” chains for the US and Canadian armed forces to being at the forefront of the development of fluorescent lighting, today Connecticut-based Bead Industries, Inc. manufactures end-to-end, wire, and tubular connector pins for the automotive, medical, communications, and lighting industries.

Supreme Creations was presented the Global Multi-Generation Enterprise award by Archana Chaudhary, Jaipur Rugs, India. Headquartered in the UK, Bags of Ethics/Supreme Creations has been a pioneer in manufacturing reusable products for over 25 years. Known for producing reusable packaging and merchandise for leading brands like Nike, Dior, and Sephora, among others. With a mission to reduce single-use plastic, the company eliminated 30+ billion single-use plastic bags and expanded into reusable merchandise across food, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle categories. Dr. R. Sri Ram, founder of the business, works alongside his daughter Smruti Sriram, CEO and part of the international management team.

OnLogic was presented the Vermont Legacy Enterprise Award by Paul Ligon, Casella Waste Systems, recognized for its commitment to social responsibility, sustainability, and the State of Vermont. OnLogic is a global industrial computer manufacturer that designs highly configurable, solution-focused computers engineered for reliability at the IoT edge. Their systems operate in the world’s harshest environments, empowering customers to solve their most complex computing challenges, no matter what their industry. Founded in 2003, the company has offices in the U.S., the Netherlands, Germany, Taiwan and Malaysia. OnLogic has helped more than 70,000 customers worldwide advance their ideas with computers that are designed to last, built to order and delivered in days. Learn more at onlogic.com/company or on youtube.com/onlogic.