START-IT magazine, published by Specialty Publishing Co., has released its annual listing of the START-IT 125. This list is made up of the most influential manufacturing technology providers.

“This year’s START-IT 125 listings provide a snapshot of the industrial market and the companies with the greatest impact on its direction,” says John Buell, editor-in-chief of START-IT magazine.

Companies on the START-IT 125 must meet certain criteria in order to qualify for a place in this annual listing. Some of the criteria include being a technology-driven organization; having a business that is focused on manufacturing; provides respectable business practices; company’s vision and focus align with the objectives of START-IT’s editorial focus; focused on educating directors, managers, vice-presidents, and chief executives; focused on the SMB market and larger.

This directory can be found in the 2007 START-IT Factbook, the definitive reference guide relating to the manufacturing industry. In addition to the START-IT 125, the Factbook will give insight to what manufacturers are spending their money on; an in-depth look at imports versus exports; a detailed look at manufacturing output, labor costs, and employment by vertical industry; accurate historical information about the manufacturing space; and much more.

“We are excited about this year’s winners. The editors were more discerning this year, and some companies that have made it in the past have been removed, truly making this a remarkable and useable list for manufacturers,” said Peggy Smedley, editorial director of START-IT.

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