ENID, OK – On Monday, Aug. 14, three of PT Coupling’s Engineering Department team members each received an award for their impact on the manufacturing industry, in the state of Oklahoma, from NextGen Under 30’s 12th Annual Leadership and Award Recognition Program.
Evan Parrish, Product Manager at PT Coupling (PT); Spencer Eldred, Design Engineer; and John Fuxa, Mechanical Design Engineer; were three of 12 winners in the category for “Manufacturing, Industry, The Trades, and Agriculture.” Overall, 417 young professionals under the age of 30 were selected from the state of Oklahoma and were honored as winners from one of 18 categories.
NextGen Under 30 recognizes and encourages the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push the boundaries in various categories of endeavor. In addition, award winners are selected based upon their talent, drive, participation in and contribution to their communities. A panel of respected business and civic leaders serve as judges.
“As the manager of PT's Engineering Department, I couldn't be prouder of our team members, Evan, John, and Spencer, who have been recognized with the NextGen Under 30 award,” Kyle Eckhardt, Engineering Manager at PT. Eckhardt oversees the daily operations of the Engineering Department of the American manufacturer and its innovative projects.
“This accomplishment is a reflection of their exceptional skills, relentless determination, and their ability to consistently push the boundaries of innovation,” Eckhardt said. “Watching these individuals grow within our department has been incredibly inspiring, and their contributions have had a profound impact on both our projects and the entire company. This recognition reaffirms our belief in nurturing young talent and providing them with opportunities to shine. We are excited to witness their continued growth and the remarkable contributions they will undoubtedly make in the future.”
NextGen Under 30’s mission has been to identify and honor talented young Oklahomans as a way of encouraging them to follow their lifetime family and career goals in Oklahoma.
"It is with immense pride and admiration that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our exceptional team members in the Engineering Department who have been honored with the prestigious NextGen Under 30 award,” Matt Parrish, President of PT, said.
“It not only reflects their outstanding dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence but also serves as a testament to PT’s unwavering pursuit of innovation and growth. We firmly believe that our team members are the driving force behind our success, and this recognition further solidifies their impact on both our organization, the industry, and our community. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain steadfast in our dedication to fostering an environment where talent thrives and ideas flourish. Congratulations to our remarkable awardees for this well-deserved honor."
PT is an American-made manufacturer and global supplier of high-quality quick connect/disconnect hose couplings, Safety Pumping Systems® (SPS) for tank trucks; clamps, banding, crimping sleeves and ferrules for hoses, and more. Services and capabilities offered include heat treating, casting, fabrication, injection molding and more. PT is headquartered in Enid, Oklahoma. Its subsidiaries are in Oklahoma and Mississippi with warehouse locations all over the nation. PT "T.H.R.I.V.E.S." to be a global leader in our industry by focusing on continuous improvement, exceeding our customers' expectations, and genuinely demonstrating how much they value their employees.
For more information on PT, proudly manufacturing in the USA since 1951, please visit www.ptcoupling.com.
