ELKHORN, WI – February 23, 2026 — Reader Precision Solutions (Reader Precision) has been named a recipient at the 37th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards, held February 19, 2026 at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.

Administered by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), Baker Tilly, and Michael Best, the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards recognize manufacturers across the state for excellence in business growth and performance, innovation, operational management and safety, and workforce development.

“We are grateful to the WMC, the judges, Baker Tilly, and Michael Best for their continued commitment to supporting manufacturers across our state. While we are proud of this recognition, we are even more energized by what lies ahead”, expressed Michael J Reader, CEO and Owner of Reader Precision. “We look forward to continuing our work to advance manufacturing career awareness, strengthen workforce development, and support pro-business policies that ensure long-term stability and growth for Wisconsin’s industrial base.”

This achievement marks the third consecutive eligible year that Reader Precision has been recognized through the statewide MOTY program. The company previously earned Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year honors at the 35th Annual Awards in 2024 and received the Investment in the Next Generation Special Award at the 34th Annual Awards in 2023.

Over the past several years, Reader Precision Solutions has continued its focus on:

• Strategic capital investment in advanced manufacturing technologies and facilities
• Workforce development and hands-on technical training initiatives
• Operational systems built for scalable, long-term growth in Southeast Wisconsin
• Brand modernization, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence adoption

“At Reader Precision, it starts with our people. We strive to be the very best employer, supplier, business partner, and community member we can be by investing in the right tools, fostering a culture rooted in family and excellence, and supporting our team in pursuing their work at the highest level,” said Michael P. Reader, President of Reader Precision. “Awards like this don’t happen because of one person or one department. They happen because of teams. Because of consistency. Because of culture. We’re building something special in Elkhorn — and we’re doing it the right way.”

While each year’s recognition reflects a moment in time, the pattern signals something larger: consistent execution, disciplined growth, and sustained investment in technology, processes, and a strong local workforce.

Contacts at Reader Precision

For more information on and Reader Precision or for media and press inquiries, please contact Ray Reader at ray@voyancemarketing.com

For detailed information on Reader Precision’s machining capabilities, contact Luann Dall, at luann.dall@readerprecision.com

Interested in exploring careers in advanced manufacturing and precision machining? Contact Amanda Griffoul, V.P. of Human Resources, at amanda.griffoul@readerprecision.com.

About Reader Precision Solutions, Inc.

Reader Precision Solutions is a Southeast Wisconsin-based contract manufacturer, supplying precision machined parts, components and engineered solutions to a diverse set of industries, including military and defense, firearms, flow control, medical and dental, electronics and interconnect, and other specialty markets.

The company’s award-winning manufacturing, coupled with a team of passionate manufacturing professionals are committed to ongoing investments in technology that results in timely responses, quality products, and on-time delivery.

Through collaborative engagement/early supplier involvement (ESI) with its clients, the company’s Application Engineering team can help develop the most cost-effective solutions to deliver ultimate performance and value. With support from its knowledgeable Production team, the professional Client Success team provides timely responses and delivers quality products on time and at a fair price. Reader Precision offers inventory management programs for our clients, whereby our team monitors inventory levels and finished components are shipped as needed.

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