Steven Kersten, '80: WaterSaver Faucets Wins Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturer of the Year Award

Illinois Manufacturing Industry Celebrates Fourth Revolution Awards

mHUB, IMEC and UI LABS celebrated the inaugural Fourth Revolution Awards to recognize regional manufacturing for its leadership and innovation as the industry stands on the brink of a new technological revolution. The industry awards ceremony took place on October 18, 2017 at the Wintrust Grand Banking Hall.

The Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturer of the Year Award recognizes a small- or mid-sized manufacturer that has demonstrated its excellence in business practices, innovative processes, and productivity enhancements as well as contributions to its local community.

Winner: WaterSaver Faucets Co. is a locally-owned and operated corporation of two manufacturing facilities with 160,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Chicago that ship products all around the world. Their hallmarks are quality, product innovation, a high level of service, and competitive pricing.

“As a Chicago-based manufacturer for over 70 years, we are very proud and gratified to have received a Fourth Revolution award.  The award recognizes the accomplishments of our 240 people to make innovative, high quality products for our customers.  It also recognizes the commitment we have made as a company to stay and invest in Chicago and be responsible members of our community,” said WaterSaver Faucet Co. CEO, Steven Kersten.

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