en.Wedoany.com Reported - Bullen Ultrasonics has announced that its Miller Williams facility in Eaton, Ohio, has been named a finalist for the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plant Award, making it one of six nominees for the year.

As the use of advanced materials grows in critical industries such as semiconductors, MEMS, aerospace, and defense, machining components made from extremely hard and brittle materials faces challenges including cracking, defects, and loss of precision. Bullen's precision machining services are designed to support these demanding applications.

"Over the past few years, the team has worked to make operations stronger, more stable, and more efficient," said Tim Beatty, President of Bullen. "Recognition from IndustryWeek reflects the dedication, problem-solving mindset, and continuous improvement culture of our employees."

Established in 1990, the IndustryWeek Best Plant Award recognizes manufacturing facilities in North America that excel in enhancing competitiveness, increasing customer satisfaction, and creating a valuable work environment. Finalists will proceed to the next round of evaluation, with the winners expected to be announced later this summer.

The Miller Williams facility provides precision machining services for advanced ceramics and other hard, brittle materials, integrating ultrasonic machining, proprietary MicroLucent™ laser machining, and high-precision CNC grinding technologies. These are used to machine complex features in materials such as silicon, glass, quartz, ceramics, and sapphire—parts that are difficult to process using conventional methods.

The facility's nomination is based on multiple operational and technical achievements demonstrating improvements in quality, efficiency, and scalability, as well as ongoing investments in people and advanced manufacturing systems. These include maintaining final customer yield above 98% and first-pass yield often exceeding 97%; reducing production cycle times in key areas by approximately 14% through continuous improvement initiatives; deploying custom automation and robotic ultrasonic machining cells; expanding the use of real-time production data, automation, and RFID tracking systems; and investing in workforce development and technical training.

The Miller Williams facility opened in 2006 and has continuously expanded its manufacturing capabilities. Over the past decade, Bullen's revenue has grown by 250%, while the company has continued to invest in capacity, equipment, and workforce development at this facility.

Tim Beatty added that the IndustryWeek recognition is a meaningful validation of the team's efforts, and the company will continue to invest in people, technology, and capabilities to better serve its customers.

Founded in 1971, Bullen Ultrasonics specializes in precision machining of advanced ceramics, glass, and specialty materials. Its non-thermal processes, utilizing proprietary ultrasonic and laser technologies, achieve micron-level precision while reducing the risk of micro-cracking, contamination, or structural damage. The company's operations encompass in-house tool design and custom automation, and it holds ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR certifications, serving industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, semiconductor, and MEMS.

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