(10/01/2024- AGAWAM) Following a nomination from Senator John C. Velis (D-Westfield), Bridgeport National Bindery Inc. was honored last Wednesday as a 2024 recipient of the “Making it in Massachusetts” Manufacturing Award presented by the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus. This award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership skills in the manufacturing industry. The company was presented with this award at the 9th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, September 25th at the Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.
“This past April I had the opportunity to tour Bridgeport National Bindery’s facility in Agawam where I got to see firsthand to see how some of my favorite books are printed and bound.” shared Senator Velis. “I was beyond proud to nominate Bridgeport for this statewide award, in recognition of the contributions they make to our local economy and community. Local businesses in our Commonwealth like Bridgeport are a vital element of our state’s business sector and showcase Massachusetts manufacturing prowess every day on the national and international stage.”
For over 75 years, Bridgeport National Bindery has been thoughtfully making books with individual attention and care. Bridgeport National Bindery has both embraced and adapted to rapidly changing technology in its manufacturing space while continuing to produce better books, faster. Bridgeport National Bindery offers numerous products, services, and workflows to meet the needs of their clients.
“On Wednesday Dan Swiecanski and I attended the Manufacturing Awards Ceremony over in Foxborough, and we appreciated the nomination that Senator Velis provided to us,” shared Bruce Jacobsen, Executive Vice President of Bridgeport National Bindery, Inc. “It was good to be able to meet and mix with a variety of other awardees. During the event we were able to connect with a couple of companies that may provide us some assistance down the road. “
Each year, the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus hosts the Manufacturing Awards Ceremony to highlight many of the Commonwealth’s most noteworthy manufacturers and celebrate their successes as leading manufacturers in the industry. This recognition is reserved for Commonwealth manufacturers that exemplify what it means to “make it in Massachusetts” and propel their industry towards continued growth and innovation. This year, over 50 diverse manufacturers were selected by legislators from across the Commonwealth to be recognized at the awards ceremony.
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