Pompano Beach – April 2004 – Symmetrical Stair named Manufacturer of the Year by South Florida Business Journal and South Florida Manufacturing Association. The award presented on April 22, 2004 during SFMA’s 25 th Annual Recognition of Excellence Banquet is based on the following six categories:

• Commitment to Employees
• Dedication to Quality
• Growth over the Past 2 Years
• Commitment to Customers
• Commitment to Community
• Innovative Systems & Products

South Florida based, Symmetrical Stair, a leader in the stair and railing industry since its inception in 1994 has learned how to produce a world-class product under tight deadlines meeting critical tolerances. According to owner AJ Cheponis, “Our attention to details results in products that help builders sell more homes.”

Symmetrical Stair has experienced dramatic growth over the past two years, and projects similar growth patterns in the future. They have the most advanced automated machinery in the industry including computer numerically controlled routers, known as CNC. And they recently expanded their facility to cover more than 55,000 square feet. Symmetrical Stair operates with a degree of coordination, customer-focus, manufacturing professionalism, and reliable delivery that is unmatched in the industry. They also plan to continue adding more machinery and technology, which will maintain their strong competitive edge in the marketplace.

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