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SouthCoast manufacturers win 'Making it in Massachusetts' awards

Four SouthCoast manufacturers were among dozens of Massachusetts companies honored with “Making it in Massachusetts” Manufacturing Awards during a statewide manufacturing event Oct. 27 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Gladding-Hearn of Somerset, Luzo Fuel of New Bedford, Buzzards Bay Brewery of Westport and Burr Bros. Boats Inc. of Marion were recognized, according to a community announcement. The Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus presented the awards in partnership with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership during the 11th Manufacturing Awards Ceremony, held as part of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up. More than 45 manufacturers from across Massachusetts were selected by legislators for recognition. The awards honor manufacturers that demonstrate leadership, growth and innovation, according to the announcement. Gladding-Hearn was selected by Rep. Justin Thurber, Luzo Fuel by Rep. Antonio Cabral, Buzzards Bay Brewery by Rep. Steven Ouellette and Burr Bros. Boats by Rep. Mark D. Sylvia. Manufacturing Caucus recognizes companies across Massachusetts The Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus was formed in August 2014 and includes more than 60 legislators. Its work focuses on employee training, helping startups access resources for innovation and expanding apprenticeship opportunities in manufacturing sectors, according to the announcement. The caucus is chaired

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