We’re proud to announce Nathan (Nate) Andrews, President of Morse Manufacturing, as the 2026 Manufacturers Wall of Fame inductee. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, long-term dedication, and significant contributions to the manufacturing industry and their communities.

Nate Andrews is being recognized for his visionary leadership and transformative impact at Morse Manufacturing. As a third-generation leader of the family-owned company, Andrews has guided Morse through a period of growth, modernization, and global expansion while remaining deeply committed to the values on which the company was founded.

We’re proud to announce Antoinett Dufort, Vice President of Manufacturing and Deployment at Hidden Level, as the 2026 Innovator of the Year. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who lead the way in innovation, driving advancements in their industry and reshaping the future.

Dufort joined Hidden Level in 2021 as employee number 20 and the company’s first female team member, taking a leap of faith to join a small team of engineers with a bold vision. Since then, she has played a central role in scaling the organization into a fully integrated, rapidly growing defense technology company.