American Woodmark Nominated for 2019 Manufacturer of the Year

North Georgia Technical College recently nominated American Woodmark of Toccoa for the 2019 Manufacturer of the Year in the small manufacturing category (less than 150 employees.)

The Toccoa plant manufactures cabinet components that are assembled in other American Woodmark locations around the country and sold through major home improvement retailers, as well as directly to large building contractors.

American Woodmark has been in operation for 31 years in Toccoa and supports the local economy with an $8 million annual payroll and a five year capital investment of over $15 million.

Through the American Woodmark Foundation, they support the local school system and numerous non-profit organizations.

“Our long term and existing partnership with American Woodmark has been so important to our college,” said NGTC President Dr. Mark Ivester. “We are thankful for their continued strong support of our students and programs.”

NGTC and representatives from American Woodmark were recognized in April for their nomination at the Governor’s Awards Luncheon for Manufacturing Appreciation Week at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta.

While American Woodmark did not win, Vice President of Economic Development Keith Powell tells WNEG News the Company is critical to the Northeast Georgia economy.

“American Woodmark has provided stability to the northeast Georgia economy and their employees’ families for over 30 years,” said Powell. “Their long term business success and commitment to making Stephens County a great place to work and live makes them a worthy nominee for Manufacturer of the Year.”

and their long term business success and commitment to making Stephens County a great place to work and live made them a worthy nominee for Manufacturer of the Year.

Gov. Brian Kemp named three of Georgia’s leading companies as the 2019 Manufacturers of the Year.

P&G in Albany, Ga., won in the category of 500 or more employees; Briggs & Stratton Corporation in Statesboro, Ga., won in the category of 150-500 employees; and Dublin, Ga.-based Erdrich USA Inc. won in the category of 150 or fewer employees.