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SMILING WITH SUCCESS
American Orthodontics is smiling as they received the 2002 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award in the 100 to 300-employee category. During the last four years American Orthodontics has increased the company’s productivity by 24% through automation and has become a low-cost leader for orthodontics supplies. Founded by Dan Merkel in 1968, he credits the firm’s 240-person workforce for the company’s success. James Haney, President of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, said “American Orthodontics illustrated that Wisconsin manufacturers…make good-quality products here in Wisconsin and have established themselves as community and global leaders.” Congratulations to the American Orthodontics Corporation team!