Blue RIdge INdustry receives Safety Achievement Award
The BRI team is committed to workplace safety and is honored to be recognized for our achievements.
Safety Excellence Recognized at the 2026 Environmental, Health and Safety Summit
The Manufacturing Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) and the Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) will recognize leaders in the plastics and rubber manufacturing industry for their outstanding commitment to workplace safety during the 2026 Environmental, Health and Safety Summit. The annual Safety Achievement Awards and Safety Best Practice Awards celebrate organizations that continue to raise the standard for environmental, health and safety performance across the industry.
The Safety Achievement Awards recognize facilities that have achieved safety performance levels above the industry average. Awards are based on data reported through each company’s annual OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.
The Safety Best Practice Awards honor organizations that have implemented innovative and effective safety initiatives to improve workplace safety culture and performance. Best practice submissions may include areas such as employee safety training, safety committees, emergency preparedness, behavior-based safety, safety audits, equipment and mold change safety, safety communication, and other innovative safety programs.
2026 Safety Achievement Award Recipients – Gold Level
• Hamilton Kent LLC
• Mechanical Rubber Products
• Mechanical Rubber Texas
• Mechanical Rubber Ohio
• Griswold Products
• Intertech Plastics (TriMas Life Sciences)
• Intertech Medical (TriMas Life Sciences)
• Intek Plastics – Medford
• Intralox
• Centro - Valley City
• Noble Plastics LLC
Honorable Mention – Lowest Incident Rate by Company Size
1–100 Employees
• Custom Rubber Corp.
• Blue Ridge Industries
101–350 Employees
• Laitram
2026 Safety Best Practice Award Recipients
• Intralox
• Laitram
• Hamilton Kent LLC
• Akron Rubber Development Lab
• Manar Inc.
• Tasus Corporation
“These awards recognize organizations that continue to make workplace safety a top priority,” said Letha Keslar, ARPM Executive Director. “Their commitment to proactive safety programs, employee engagement, and continuous improvement helps strengthen safety culture across the industry.”
Award recipients were recognized during the 2026 Environmental, Health and Safety Summit, May 5-7 in Indianapolis, IN.
