Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production

To determine the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production, Fortune research partner Great Place to Work analyzed feedback representing thousands of U.S. employees. The 15 companies on this page represent the best small and medium workplaces in manufacturing and production. You can learn more about them below. (For the other 10, also see: 10 Best Large Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production.)

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The Top Ten

FONA International

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Food products; beverages and tobacco

Employees say: “The culture is one of collaboration and inclusion. Everyone here has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized for that contribution no matter the role. While I have worked at FONA a long time, I continue to learn every day. That is a blessing.”

FOH, Inc.

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Personal and Household goods

Employees say: “FOH is not just a company, it's a community. We take pride in the work we do because our leaders give us the tools and confidence in our own unique abilities to contribute to the company and its success.”

Landscape Forms

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Furniture

Employees say: “Our culture is a work family that cares for each other and our financial success. I am blessed to have found Landscape Forms when I started my career, more than 20 years ago!”

Enovation Controls

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Electronics

Employees say: “The fact that the company's Core Values are lived out every day in everything we do as employees in our work is truly unique and makes this company a great place to work.”

American Transmission

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Energy Distribution

Employees say: “I love the informality of our culture. There are many avenues for employees and leadership to connect and communicate with one another—our monthly breakfast with the CEO, monthly Q&A sessions with executives, one-minute weekly exec video posts, etc. ”

Premier Nutrition

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Food products

Employees say: “Everyone has a great attitude, and there is very little ego involved. The executive team is very down to earth, and treats everyone with respect, regardless of job title.”

SLD Laser

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Electrical and optical equipment

Employees say: “I feel at home at work. We are one big family and all shifts look out for each other.”

bakerly

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Food products; beverages and tobacco

Employees say: “No matter what is your background, we are hiring people for who they are not what they have done. On top of that, there is a lot of opportunity to grow within the company and take on more responsibilities.”

United Material Handling

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Building Materials

Employees say: “Out of all the companies I have worked for, this is the first company who show they truly care about their employees. When I have an emergency or things I need to do as a parent, wife, or daughter, they understand.”

Niagara Conservation

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Personal and Household goods

Employees say: “We are all very diverse in our personalities, backgrounds, and goals. However, there is tremendous respect and support between one another that provides a very comforting work place.”