Genie Wins Association of Washington Business Innovation Award

Nov. 22, 2013

The Association of Washington Business recently recognized Terex Aerial Work Platforms’ Genie brand with its Manufacturing Excellence Award for innovation. The annual awards acknowledge Washington manufacturers for innovation and operational excellence.

Selected from hundreds of Washington businesses, Genie received the award due to its “significant progress in designing, developing and delivering a blockbuster product concept,” AWB said. “This honoree has maintained a competitive advantage by sustaining considerable innovation while remaining responsive to market demands. The products made at its facilities are unique and innovative.”

For example, this year Genie introduced the SX-180 boom, the world’s tallest of its kind. It has a platform height of 180 feet and can be driven while fully extended.

“Genie has a tremendous history in the state of Washington,” said Matt Fearon, president of Terex Aerial Work Platforms. “The company started here and we have a very talented, skillful and diverse workforce. We are proud to receive the Manufacturing Excellence Award for innovation from AWB and we thank them for the support they have given us over the years.”

Terex Corp. is a diversified global manufacturer reporting in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing.