HELENA– On Tuesday, Blackhawk! in Manhattan was named the 2017 Montana Manufacturer of the Year by the Montana Manufacturing Association, a subsidiary of the Montana Chamber of Commerce.
Blackhawk! will be presented with their award May 22 at the Holiday Inn: Downtown Missoula at Manufacturing & International Trade Day during the event’s luncheon.
“We’re honored to be recognized for this award,” said Lamont Kotter, the manager of factory operations at Blackhawk!. “We see it as a reflection of our commitment to improve our business and community. It’s those two purposes that we’re engaged in. We’re excited we were recognized for that.”
Blackhawk! is a U.S. manufacturer of tactical, military, shooting sports and law enforcement equipment. The company manufacturers tactical gear, body armor, law enforcement duty gear, holsters and many more products. It was founded in 1993 by a Navy Seal and has been in Montana since 2004.
“This award represents the best of the best of 2017 manufacturers in the state of Montana,” said Kevin Poulin, Leader for Boeing Helena and Chair of the Montana Manufacturer’s Association. “This is a great accomplishment for Blackhawk!. They continually impact their employees, community, and the state of Montana in so many positive ways, while driving world-class innovation and advancements. Blackhawk! is a great example for all manufacturing companies here in the state of Montana. Congratulations to Blackhawk! in winning this highly coveted achievement.”
While Bozeman is building a reputation as a high-tech hub in the west, manufacturing continues to play a critical role in the Treasure State and the Gallatin Valley.
“We feel manufacturing is essential for the nation to be self sufficient and prosperous,” Kotter said. “Same for the state. Manufacturing contributes back to the community by providing good jobs and careers.”
For more information, including past winners of the award, go to MontanaChamber.com/Manufacturing/montana-moty .
*Editors note: Blackhawk! has an exclamation point at the end of its name.
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ABOUT THE MONTANA MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION
The Montana Manufacturing Association (MMA) is the statewide association for manufacturers and their supporters. The MMA works on a wide range of issues on behalf of manufacturers, including workforce training, international trade, and making a better economic climate for all manufacturers to thrive.
For Immediate Release
April 24, 2018
Media Contact: Communications Director Alexandria Klapmeier
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