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NEWS
June 2008
Futura Industries has been selected as "Best Company to work for - medium size category - for 2008" by State of Utah Work/ Life Department.. In its tenth year, the annual awards program recognizes companies that create exceptional workplaces for employees. Futura has been recognized for its ninth time.
February 2008
Futura Industries was presented with a Certificate of Recognition from North Davis Sewer District Industrial Pretreatment Program. This certificate was awarded in recognition of zero wastewater violations in the past year. Futura Industries continues its commitment to a cleaner environment and meeting the goals of the Davis County District's Pretreatment Wastewater Program.
November 2007 
Industry
Outlook: Manufacturing
Susan Johnson, President of Futura Industries was one of the 16 panel experts asked to address the many successes as well as the challenges associated with Utah's manufacturing sector.
Salt Lake City, which ranks 15th in the nation in the number of manufacturing concerns operating in the city limits and 20th in the number of manufacturing employees. That puts Salt Lake in the same company as Cincinnati and Indianapolis. The complete discussion can be found on Utah Business website.
November 2007 
Susan Johnson, President of Futura Industries was recently awarded UMA BUSINESS EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
The 2007 “Utah Manufacturers Association Business Executive of the Year was presented at the Little America Hotel, in Salt Lake City Utah on Saturday, November 3, 2007.
In 1969, the Utah Manufacturers Association Board of Directors established an annual commendation to honor business executives for their outstanding contribution to the economy of Utah, by furnishing employment, leadership in the community, and fidelity to the free enterprise system.
October 2007
Futura Industries workplace excellence has been recognized again. This time by winning in the medium sized category as the Utah Business 2007 best company to work for. The offical awards ceremony will be held on Nov 28th at the Salt Lake City Hilton.
Utah Business will feature the 2007 Best Companies to Work For in its November issue
A Best Company is one that has found innovative ways to hold onto key talent, closing the revolving door of employee turnover. Futura Industries succeeds in their respective industries while cultivating workers by providing opportunities for them to acquire new skills, develop leadership abilities and advance within the company. Employees at Futura Industries are enthusiastic about their job and proud to represent the company.
Link to Futura Industries article
October 2007
Futura Industries has helped sponsor one of Utah's premiere family theatres in Salt Lake City, the Hale Centre Theatre
Futura sponosrship is with the production of Once on this Island.
July 2007
Futura Industries CEO Susan Johnson featured in Utah CEO magazine issue for 3rd Quarter 2007.
May 2007
Futura Industries received their first trailer that has a new look to it. Our trailers were "Wrapped" in a custom logo creating an eye catching appearance when you pass by them on the Interstate highways.
March 2007
Futura Industries has been selected as "Best
Company to work for - medium size category - for 2007" by State
of Utah Work/ Life Department.. In its ninth year, the annual awards
program recognizes companies that create exceptional workplaces
for employees. Futura has been recognized for its eighth time
.
February 19, 2007
Futura Industries opens an on-site "Medical
Clinic" for employees and family members. The "on-site"
clinic is located in Bldg H-11, Futura's main manufacturing
facility. The clinic is managed by Dr. Donna Milavetz,
a Harvard and Mayo Clinic trained Internal Medicine specialist.
Employees and their families will benefit from the ease of seeing
a primary care provider right at the workplace. Futura Industries
is committed to giving each member of the Futura family, the
tools that will allow them to have more control over health
and health care.
"Our goal is to improve access to health care, reduce patient and overall healthcare costs by educating and encouraging positive healthy behaviors. With this new clinic, employees will now be able to obtain top-quality, patient-focused health care. It just happens to be at work!" said Susan Johnson, Futura Industries President.
February 8, 2007
Utah Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has selected Futura Industries as 2006 Manufacturer of the Year. Futura Industries was selected due to their robust systems and processes in the areas of Employee Involvement & Satisfaction, Manufacturing Execution, Cost and Profitability Controls, and Customer Satisfaction. Execution in these areas had led Futura Industries to realize significantly superior returns on capital employed than their peers in North America. Their excellent performance contributes to the viability of Utah's manufacturing base. A special dinner with the State of Utah Lt. Governor Gary Herbert was held at the state capital on February 7th.
January 7, 2007
Company President Susan Johnson, who has led Futura for 12 years, believes workplace safety and business success are inseparable. "A clean plant is a safe plant, a safe plant is a productive plant, and a productive plant is a profitable plant," Johnson said. "There's a huge link between safety and doing all else well." A safe working environment can also have a positive impact on a company's bottom line by keeping down costs for workers' compensation insurance.
Full Story from Ogden Standard Examiner
December 21, 2006
Futura Industries announces replacement
of one of their Extrusion Presses. Futura replaced its Sutton
6" extrusion press with a Loewy 1800 ton 7" press. Lean
manufacturing processes were used in the decision to upgrade current
system capability. Layout, positioning and design installation
option upgrades will result in the Loewy press having Increased
extrusion capacity and greater shared resource utilization.
November 29, 2006
Futura Industries has officially been presented the State of Utah Office of Occupational Safety & Health Administration "SHARP" Safety award.
Futura Industries was recognized for this prestigious award after a series of on-site inspections by a State of Utah Occupational Safety & Health Administration team. The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) recognizes employers who operate an exemplary safety and health management system. Acceptance into SHARP by OSHA is an achievement that singles Futura Industries out as a model for worksite safety and health. Since inception of the OSHA SHARP award, Futura Industries is the 6th company in Utah to receive this award. Earning SHARP recognition requires an employer to request a consultation visit that involves a complete hazard identification survey; involve employees in the consultation process; Correct all hazards identified by the consultant; implement and maintain a safety and health management system that, at a minimum, addresses OSHA's 1989 Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines; Lower your company's Lost-Workday Injury and Illness rate (LWDII) and Total Recordable Case Rate (TRCR) below the national average.
From Left to right: State of Utah Labor Commissioner - Sherrie Hayashi, Futura Industries President - Susan Johnson, Utah OSHA - Robert Newman, Futura Industries Technical Services Director - Don Greenfield
July 2006
Futura Industries announces new anodizing capability
coming. Starting in October 2006, two step or architectural type
anodizing capability will be available in-house. The two-step process
is a method of coloring the anodized aluminum black or various shades
of bronze, including champagne. The first step is anodizing. The
second step involves plating metal, in this case, tin, into the
anodic coating. This is achieved by applying an electric current
to the anodized aluminum while it is immersed in a solution of dissolved
tin. The color produced by this process is superior to dyed finishes.
The color will not fade for at least 25-30 years. Dyed finishes
typically fade in 1-3 years. This type of anodizing is usually found
in the architectural and automotive markets.
June 2006
June 1, 2006: Futura Industries has been notified that we will be awarded the State of Utah Office of Occupational Safety & Health Administration "SHARP" Safety award. The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) recognizes employers who operate an exemplary safety and health management system. Acceptance into SHARP by OSHA is an achievement of status that will single you out among your business peers as a model for worksite safety and health. Upon receiving SHARP recognition, your worksite will be exempt from programmed inspections during the period that your SHARP certification is valid.
March 2006
Futura Industries selected as "Best Company to work for - medium size category - for 2006" by State of Utah Work/ Life Department.. In its eighth year, the annual awards program recognizes companies that create exceptional workplaces for employees. Awards luncheon will be April 18, 2006.
Futura employees gather at awards luncheon on April 18, 2006, CFO Eric Sailsbery accepts "Best company to work for" award
- Salt Lake Tribune Story
- KSL.com Story
- http://jobs.utah.gov/occ/foremployers
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Brochure from Division of Workforce Serivces (PDF) 13 Meg
- Press Release: Apr 18, 2006
- Hear what this award is all about! - click here
February 2006
Utah Manufacturing Extension Partnership selects Futura Industries as 2005 Manufacturer of the Year winner in the category of Continuous Improvement. This honor was due to our demonstrated outstanding innovation and determination in improving our manufacturing processes. A special lunchon with the State of Utah Lt. Governor Gary Herbert will be held at the state capital on February 23rd.
January 2006
Futura Industries selected as finalist for State of Utah Work Life award. Winners announced in April 2006. The Utah Work/Life Awards honor companies that best foster employee success in healthy work, community and home lives, creating stronger Utah businesses
UPDATE: March 22, 2006......Futura wins!......Links
to www.Utah.gov will be updated when they become available
November 2005
Northern Utah Manufacturer Alliance hosts expo, Aluminum
Extruder Futura Industries represented at the event.
April
2005
Futura
Industries named "2005 Best Company to
work for in Utah", award presented by Utah Governor Jon Huntsman
Jr.
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Utah Division of Workforce Services pamphlet (2.6mb) |
March
2005
Utah Division of Workforce Services and Utah Business
Magazine acknowledge Utah's best employers.
Learn
why Futura Industries was slected as best company to work for
1999 - 2004
Futura Industries has received awards as a Family Friendly
employer beginning in 1999, and every year since.
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