Rock Rapids, IA. – Steve Simons, Lyon County Economic Development Director, presented Sudenga Industries, Inc. with the Business of the Year Award at the 2013 Business Recognition Luncheon held on Tuesday, June 25.
Rock Rapids, IA. – Steve Simons, Lyon County Economic Development Director, presented Sudenga Industries, Inc. with the Lyon County Business of the Year Award at the 2013 Business Recognition Luncheon held on Tuesday, June 25. Sudenga Industries, George, was founded in 1888 by Folkert Sudenga as a blacksmith shop. Through the generations, Sudenga grew from blacksmithing to manufacturing. Celebrating their 125th anniversary in 2013, Sudenga’s 250 employees design and manufacture innovative, industry-leading agricultural equipment-grain handling equipment, bulk feed trucks and feed processing systems. Sister company Dur-A-Lift manufactures truck and van aerial lifts and Ranger All-Season manufactures electric mobility scooters.
Sudenga Industries, along with the other category winning businesses play a vital role in making Lyon County an all-around great place to live and do business. These companies create jobs and generate revenue. Companies receiving awards ranged in size and industry, including everything from tourism & entertainment to commercial greenhouse operations.
Nominations for categories were solicited from the Lyon County business community, and members of the Lyon County Economic Development Advisory Board voted for each category. The mission of Lyon County Economic Development (LCED) is to assist Lyon County and its communities in obtaining and more effectively utilizing their resources to promote economic growth and enhance the overall quality of life. This is the first year for LCED annual luncheon. For more information on LCED, visit www.lyonedia.com.
For more information on Sudenga’s sister company Dur-A-Lift, Inc., click here.
For more information on Sudenga’s sister company Ranger All-Season, click here.