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Milford Manufacturer Recognized As Outstanding Manufacturer for 2026
A Milford precision manufacturing company has received statewide recognition for its work in several advanced industries.
MILFORD, MA — A Milford precision manufacturing company has received statewide recognition for its work in several advanced industries.
Photofabrication Engineering Inc., known as PEI, was nominated as an Outstanding Manufacturer for 2026, State Rep. Brian W. Murray (D-10th Worcester) announced on Tuesday. The company at 500 Fortune Blvd. was recognized during the 11th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony held last week at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
The ceremony was part of the 2026 Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up, an event hosted by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing. The program brought together manufacturers, technology providers, educators and workforce organizations for sessions on emerging technology, workforce strategies and other industry issues, according to MassMEP.
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“Congratulations PEI on some very innovative and cutting-edge work,” Murray said in the Tuesday announcement. "PEI houses dozens of engineers, operators, quality assurance professionals and management staff with the latest technology and machines to support the company’s efforts to provide unparalleled precision, reliability, service and value."
PEI was founded in Holliston in 1968 before moving to Milford in the 1980s. The company now operates a 40,000-square-foot plant, where its staff produces precision metal components.
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The company specializes in photochemical etching, including the production of titanium parts for medical implants, aerospace applications and hydrogen fuel cells, according to PEI parent company The Partner Companies. PEI also serves the renewable energy, electronics and defense industries.
The statewide ceremony recognized 48 manufacturers nominated by Massachusetts legislators for achievements in innovation, craftsmanship, job creation and industry leadership.
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