2016 recipient of the “Lean Factory of the Year” by Lean Factory America.

About the facility

Sun Hydraulics is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. Its manufacturing operation serves global markets with high-precision hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds. 

Why they won

Sun Hydraulics showcased lean excellence by streamlining its manufacturing flow, integrating multi-building operations, and embedding lean thinking throughout the organization during a period of rapid growth.