Helios Technologies (NYSE: HLIO) has something new to brag about: its operating company Enovation Controls has been named to the Fortune 2025 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™ list. The Tulsa-based maker of electronic controls landed 24th in the “small and medium” category—its fifth time earning a place on the list.
How the Rankings Work
The award comes from Fortune and workplace culture authority Great Place To Work, which analyzed feedback from nearly 107,000 employees across the manufacturing and production sector. The Trust Index™ Survey, part of America’s largest ongoing workforce study, captures more than 1.3 million responses each year. The focus: whether employees feel respected, supported, and fairly treated regardless of role or demographic.
For context, the recognition puts Enovation in rare company—Great Place To Work evaluates thousands of firms representing more than 8.4 million employees, and competition for spots is fierce.
Enovation’s Perspective
Billy Aldridge, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Electronics of Helios, tied the win back to culture:
“Earning a place on this list for a fifth year is a powerful recognition of our people and our culture. It reflects how deeply our shared values guide us, not just in how we work, but in how we support one another.”
Why It Matters
Workplace culture isn’t just about warm fuzzies—it’s about performance. Great Place To Work CEO Michael C. Bush underscored that connection: “In every industry, our research shows that investing in people drives productivity and higher revenues. When trust levels are high in an organization, people don’t fear AI — they embrace it.”
That last point is especially telling. Manufacturing and production are industries often cast as vulnerable to automation. Enovation’s recognition suggests a counter-narrative: companies that pair cutting-edge technology with employee trust may be better positioned to thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Context
Helios has built a global reputation in motion control and electronic control technologies. For Enovation, being consistently recognized among the “best workplaces” bolsters its employer brand at a time when skilled labor in manufacturing remains tight. Repeat wins on this list don’t just boost recruitment—they send a signal to investors and partners that Helios’s culture-first approach is a competitive edge.
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