Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award winners for 2013

Have you ever wondered ‘what is the key to success’? You probably have, and for builders the answer falls a lot on the people they work with and the companies they depend on.

For the past 31 years, Rural Builder has asked builders in the rural construction community for their nominations of companies that help them achieve their goals by providing good products and services. We typically start the process in late February and announce the final selections in our July issue. Companies with the most nominations receive the Gold Key of Excellence Award. This year, we are awarding 53 companies.

Our congratulations to these 53 Gold Key winners and all the dedicated people who help builders meet their goals. May you continue to prosper through your dedication to giving your building customers what they need to get their jobs done faster and better.

The following list are this year’s winners. Many names will look familiar because they are repeat winners of the award. We have them listed by the number of years they have received the award in the program’s 31 year history. And in the following pages, many of them offer you a closer look inside their company and the products they offer.

31 Gold Key Awards
Cannonball:HNP
Klauer Manufacturing Company
McElroy Metal
Plyco Corporation

30 Gold Key Awards
Metal Sales Manufacturing
Maze Nails

29 Gold Key Awards
Sukup Manufacturing Co.
Wick Buildings

27 Gold Key Awards
A.J. Manufacturing

25 Gold Key Awards
Dynamic Fastener

22 Gold Key Awards
RigidPly Rafters

20 Gold Key Awards
SFS intec

19 Gold Key Awards
Energy Panel Structures
Holmes Lumber
National Hardware

18 Gold Key Awards
Central States Manufacturing

12 Gold Key Awards
Leland Industries

11 Gold Key Awards
Atlas Bolt & Screw
Everlast Roofing
Graber Post Buildings
MWI Components
Palram Americas

9 Gold Key Awards
Classic Equine
Swenson Shear