Paramax 9000 Secures Multiple Awards at VA Manufacturing Gala
Richmond, VA – November 8, 2024 – This year’s Virginia Manufacturing Gala, hosted by the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) at the prestigious Virginia Museum of History and Culture, served as a showcase for the best in Virginia’s manufacturing industry. At this prominent event, Sumitomo Drive Technologies stood out significantly, earning Bronze in the Virginia Manufacturing Cup and capturing 1st Place in the Industrial and Commercial Machinery category with our Paramax 9000 reducer.
The Paramax 9000 is the cornerstone of our Large Industrial Gearbox reducers, renowned globally for its robustness and durability. This speed reducer is designed to perform optimally in the most demanding environments, including industries like forestry, steel, and mining. Its capability to handle critical applications such as bulk material conveying, mixers, crushers, kilns, and cranes showcases our engineering excellence and commitment to quality.
The overwhelming support from over 53,000 votes highlights the industry’s recognition and public endorsement of our impact on the manufacturing landscape in Virginia. This year’s accolades reflect not just our achievements but our ongoing dedication to innovation and excellence in manufacturing. Our success is supported by strategic advantages such as reduced average lead times, a substantial domestic inventory, and a dedicated team of engineers and manufacturers who are specialists in their fields.
At the gala, Sara Zimmerman, our Vice President of Business Development, shared her thoughts.
“We are incredibly proud of our products, especially this year’s submission. I want to take this opportunity to thank our employees, customers & suppliers who voted for us. We could feel the love tonight and are committed to providing the highest quality products with a “cool” factor.”
Beyond these achievements, the gala provided an opportunity for us to reflect on our role in propelling the manufacturing sector forward. As we continue to innovate and lead in power transmission solutions, we are committed to upholding the high standards that have defined Sumitomo Drive Technologies for decades.
Looking ahead, we are excited about the future projects and innovations that will further demonstrate our leadership in the industry. We invite our partners, stakeholders, and the broader community to join us on this journey as we continue to set new benchmarks for excellence in manufacturing.
We remain steadfast in our mission to deliver superior-quality solutions and maintain our stature as a leader in the power transmission industry.
About Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Sumitomo Drive Technologies is a brand of Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America, one of the most respected names in the power transmission industry. As an industrial manufacturer of premium quality gearboxes, motors, and controls, we operate two prominent facilities – our Headquarters in Chesapeake, VA, and the Large Industrial Gear Unit Manufacturing and Assembly Facility in Verona. Our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and comprehensive solutions makes us an industry leader in power transmission.