Wisconsin Oven Corporation was named a 2016 Top 10 Business of the Year by the Waukesha County Business Alliance and media partner BizTimes Media LLC. 

The annual awards program recognizes companies headquartered in southeastern Wisconsin that have consistent financial growth, and demonstrate a commitment to good business practice through their employee relations, customer-focused commitment and community service involvement. 

The winners will receive their awards at a luncheon on Thursday, June 23 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Country Springs Hotel. The luncheon will feature a panel of representatives from each of the winning organizations and the announcement of the No. 1 Business of the Year. 

"At Wisconsin Oven, a TPS Company, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. We strive to employ the finest individuals, dedicated to quality, service and customer satisfaction which are the cornerstones of our success. It’s vital that our employees share the same vision of our mission statement and that we work together as one strong team to achieve our goals," said President and CEO Dave Strand.

"Our employees are part of a unique championship culture that promotes teamwork, leadership, and employee involvement. We strive to share information openly and honestly with employees, treat them with dignity and respect and provide jobs with competitive wages and excellent benefits. We also have a strong safety culture and involve all employees in our safety program to maintain safe working conditions."

Wisconsin Oven Corporation has been designing, engineering, and manufacturing industrial ovens and other heating equipment for 40 years. Its custom and standard industrial ovens are used for a multitude of applications, including heat treating, finishing, drying, or curing. The experienced design team at Wisconsin Oven Corporation is able to meet even the most stringent standards for our customers’ equipment. 

Top 10 Businesses of the Year: 

Best Version Media LLC 

Bruno Independent Living Aids, lc 

Century Fence Company 

Felss Rotaform LLC 

ITU AbsorbTech, Inc. 

KS Energy Services, LLC 

Lakeland Supply Inc. 

Landmark Credit Union 

Price Engineering 

Wisconsin Oven Corporation 

Community Distinction Award: Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County Inc. 

"These businesses are outstanding examples of the strong, innovative and thriving companies we have in southeastern Wisconsin,” said Suzanne Kelley, president of the Waukesha County Business Alliance. “Each business is a testament to what it means to be a leading company – through commitment to their employees, customers and communities, consistent financial performance and innovation within their industries.” 

Tickets to attend the luncheon are available at waukesha.org.