Raymond recognized for continuous innovation
Nine industry accolades in 2024 further cement Raymond’s legacy as a future-forward organization
Building on a long legacy of continuous innovation, The Raymond Corporation won an array of awards from Forbes, Plant Engineering, Food Shippers of America (FSA), Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE), International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), Food Logistics and other organizations in 2024.
Michael Field, CEO, Raymond
“At Raymond, customer success drives everything we do,” said Michael Field, president and CEO, The Raymond Corporation. “Individually, these awards speak to our core vision as an organization — and together, they reflect a larger dedication to delivering solutions that help our customers transform their operations through innovative technologies, greater connectivity and an industrywide push for a culture of continuous improvement.”
The honors Raymond received include:
- Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list — For four consecutive years, Forbes has honored Raymond as one of America’s best midsize employers from the engineering and manufacturing sector. Out of 400 organizations, Raymond secured the No. 5 ranking.
- Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year award — The Raymond iWAREHOUSE® Integrated Tether System earned a silver award in the Safety & Security category in Plant Engineering’s 2024 Product of the Year program. This award recognizes new products that advance innovation in the manufacturing industry. The Safety & Security award honors advancements in technology designed to enhance on-site safety, security and performance.
- Food Shippers of America Top Food Chain Technology list for 2024 — Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of FSA, honored the Raymond® iWAREHOUSE Integrated Tether System as a 2024 Top Food Chain Technology. This program acknowledges exceptional technologies in food transportation, logistics, distribution and supply chain management, a distinction made possible through the votes of 1,500 industry professionals.
- SDCE’s Pros to Know award — Raymond’s John Rosenberger, director of iWAREHOUSE GATEWAY™ & global telematics, has been recognized as a 2024 SDCE Pro to Know.
- IWLA’s 2024 outstanding partner award — IWLA has named Tim Osmulski, Certified Warehouse Logistics Professional, The Raymond Corporation, as a recipient of the IWLA 2024 outstanding partner award. The honor recognizes the exemplary contributions of leaders in warehousing and supply chain management.
- Inbound Logistics’ 75 Green Supply Chain Partners (G75) — Inbound Logistics selected Raymond as a 75 Green Supply Chain Partner in 2024. The G75 list highlights the foremost companies the Inbound Logistics audience can rely on when searching for environmentally conscious supply chain management and logistics partners. Inbound Logistics selected Raymond for its advancements in lithium-ion battery technology.
- Food Logistics’ Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award — Food Logistics named Raymond’s Shannon Curtis as one of its Rock Stars of the Supply Chain in 2024. The Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose dedication, commitment, achievements and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.
- SDCE/Food Logistics Women in Supply Chain award (Rising Star) — SDCE and Food Logistics also named Shannon Curtis as a Rising Star for her forward-thinking approach that is paving the way for smarter, more connected supply chains.
- SDCE/Food Logistics Women in Supply Chain award (Trailblazer) — SDCE and Food Logistics honored Jennifer Lupo, vice president, energy solutions, supply chain and leasing, The Raymond Corporation, with a Trailblazer award for her consistent demonstration of global supply chain and operations expertise throughout the industry.
“These recognitions underscore Raymond’s relentless pursuit of continuous improvement in every aspect of our business — from advanced product development to unrivaled customer support,” Field said. “As we reflect on the last 100 years and look to the next, we remain focused on pioneering solutions that will help our customers meet the evolving challenges of their industries while setting new standards for operational efficiency.”
