Cox Industries Received 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Award

Orangeburg, S.C. – August 27, 2013 -The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced has that Cox Industries of Orangeburg County was named 2013 Medium Manufacturer of the Year. Winners and nominees were honored before an audience of fellow manufacturers and business leaders at the Manufacturer of the Year Awards Luncheon Hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia. This year’s keynote speaker was Josh Fiorini, chief executive officer of PTR Industries, Inc.

For the sixth year in a row, Cox is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to sponsor a home build for a local family. In addition to monetary and material commitments (approximately $60,000), Cox employees volunteer numerous hours fundraising, framing, roofing, siding, painting, landscaping, and furnishing the home. Additionally, Cox supports the Boy Scouts of America Indian Water Council; The Oaks retirement community in Orangeburg, SC; United Way of the Midlands; Coastal Conservation Association; The Regional Medical Center Foundation; Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and numerous other community organizations. Cox also sponsors about a dozen youth sports teams each year in support of our employees and business partners. In an effort to promote partnerships with private and public entities, Cox just completed the “600 in 60” project. This project partnered Cox Industries, Boy Scouts of America, and the South Carolina State Parks. Cox donated product for 600 picnic tables to be built by various Boy Scout troops across the state and placed in South Carolina State Parks in just 60 days.

Whether building homes for Habitat for Humanity, raising money and supplies for disaster relief, funding scholarship programs for employee’s children or just sponsoring a local youth ball team, Cox understands that people and community come first. Employee and community diversity, engagement and development have been the keys to success for Cox Industries.

The Manufacturer of the Year Awards Luncheon, was presented by Nexsen Pruet, LLC. This award is dedicated to recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of South Carolina manufacturers and culminated with the announcement of three South Carolina Manufacturer of the Year award recipients.

“The Orangeburg County Council congratulates Cox Industries on its accomplishments and we thank Cox for its commitment to Orangeburg County. We are also thrilled that one of our industries has been chosen as Manufacturer of the year for two consecutive years,” said Chairman Johnnie Wright, Sr., Orangeburg County Council.“

“Congratulations to Mikee Johnson and Cox Industries. Cox continues to make a positive impact in our community We appreciate all of your contributions and we look forward to greater things in the future.” said Kenneth Middleton, Chairman of the Orangeburg County Development Commission.

“We honor Cox for their commitment to providing excellent jobs, giving back to the communities and producing quality products,” said Gregg Robinson, Executive Director of Orangeburg County Development Commission