“Quality and safety are designed into Spectrum products from the outset of ideation. Customer evaluation and lab-controlled testing validates them.” - Scott Dorn, Executive Vice President
Through the years, Spectrum Industries Inc. has been fortunate to receive a number of prestigious awards and honors for the work we have done. Additionally there have been significant milestones achieved through the years. Spectrum has been recognized because of all of our employees and the work they do each and every day.
2014 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year
Spectrum Industries Inc. was proud to accept the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Grand Award for the Medium Company Category on February 26, 2014. Spectrum was one of forty Wisconsin businesses nominated for manufacturing excellence. Companies were evaluated in areas such as financial growth or consistency, technological advances, product development, environmental solutions and sustainability, operational excellence/continuous improvement, commitment to employees, and effective research and development.
Spectrum President David See accepted the award with a simple statement, “We are honored to accept this award for all Spectrum employees,” a testament to the Spectrum goal to be the employer of choice in their area. As the company continues to grow and provide their surrounding area with excellent career opportunities, they remain committed to their entire team while never losing sight of the power of the individual.
Evergreen Award
Spectrum was the recipient of the U.S. General Services Administration Evergreen Award. This recognition highlights efforts in recycling, affirmative procurement, and waste reduction in furniture and furnishings.
The GSA recognized Spectrum as a “model facility in both their industry and community by implementing environmental sustainability initiatives that include waste prevention, material recovery and recycling, and environmentally conscious product design.”
State business recognition
Wisconsin Economic Development Association award
Spectrum was awarded the Wisconsin Economic Development Association 2011 Biennial Economic Development Organization Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Business.
This award recognizes exceptional current contributions using creativity, leadership, effort, investment or other qualities that further broad-based economic development goals and objectives within the state.
Furniture Design and Manufacturing 300 Recognition
The FDM 300 is comprised of the 300 largest cabinet, furniture, millwork, store fixture, office/contract, and component producers in North America. Note the continual growth in our industry.
2014: No. 135
2013: No. 151 (tied)
2012: No. 158 (tied)
2011: No. 171
2010: No. 188
2009: No. 230
2008: No. 227
2007: No. 252
2006: No. 251
Fastest Growing Companies
For six consecutive years, Inc. 5000 recognized Spectrum as one of the fastest growing private companies in the US. Spectrum is one of only seven percent of companies make the list six years in a row.
2015: No. 4,920
2012: No. 4,490
2011: No. 4,867
2010: No. 4,669
2009: No. 4,773
2008: No. 4,442
2007: No. 4,903
Wood 100
Presented by Wood & Wood Products magazine. Among five companies recognized for “Sustainable Operations” in September 2010.
Spectrum is the largest company listed in Wood 100’s Fastest Growing Wood Industry Firms.
Chippewa County Business of the Year
Spectrum was the recipient of the Chippewa County Business of the Year in 2010 from the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation.
Complete customer satisfaction, community involvement, and innovative employees are a few key dynamics that contributed to Spectrum winning the award.
National Business Recognition
FGDLA Pillar award
Spectrum was the recipient of the Pillar Award from the Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA). Spectrum was recognized for outstanding service and significant contribution by an organization that is not affiliated with the Federal Government.
State Business Recognition
Wisconsin Governor’s Federal Contractor of the Year
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle awarded Spectrum Wisconsin Governor’s Federal Contractor of the Year, 2008. The award recognizes state firms that have not only shown significant growth in their federal sales, but are also recognized as outstanding suppliers to the federal government.
ISO 9001:2015 Certification
As an organization Spectrum has always strived to exceed customer expectations. Achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification further demonstrates Spectrum’s “focus on the customer” as it is a significant commitment to quality through the strict adherence to well defined processes which conform to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Our Certifications
SCS indoor Advantage Gold Certification
Spectrum achieved the prestigious SCS Indoor Advantage certification in 2010. Over the past five years, Spectrum has maintained and expanded this certification to include many new product lines. Most of Spectrum’s products are certificated to the prestigious Indoor Advantage Gold Level.
Spectrum set out to attain third-party verification of our environmentally safe products. The SCS Indoor Advantage certification verifies compliance to stringent ANSI-BIFMA Furniture Emissions Standards. This certification also qualifies Spectrum for an increasing number of large construction projects that strictly adhere to the LEED point system. Moreover, indoor air quality certification proves that Spectrum products provide safer and healthier work environments for students, workers, and other product users.
ISO 9001:2015 Certification
In October 2008, Spectrum was awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification.
In February 2010, Spectrum was awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification.
In October 2017, Spectrum was awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification
ISO Certification requires a quality management system where an organization demonstrates its ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements, and aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable regulatory requirements.
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental membership organization and the world’s largest developer of voluntary international standards.
ETL Listed Device Carts
Certain carts that Spectrum has developed have been ETL Certified by Intertek to UL 60950-1 listing. This standard specifies requirements intended to reduce risks of fire, electric shock, or injury for the user who may use the equipment. It takes into account all the normal operating conditions of the equipment, but also looks at likely fault conditions, consequential faults, foreseeable misuse, and external influences such as temperature, altitude, pollution, and moisture. This standard also applies to components such as power supplies, power strips, and timers.
Green Masters Program
By taking actions in several areas of sustainability, Spectrum Industries has qualified for the Green Masters Program. The Green Masters Program is a recognition and assessment program for Wisconsin businesses interested in improving and being recognized for their sustainability initiatives. Their objective is to provide companies with a benchmark for themselves and the ability to compare their sustainability performance to other companies in their sector. The Green Masters Program seeks to advance Wisconsin businesses forward on their sustainability journeys to becoming better fiscal, environmental and social stewards through engagement, education, innovation, and recognition.