Hornady® Manufacturing has been named the 2012 Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) at an awards ceremony during the Annual Meeting and Expo in Orlando, Florida. Over 450 NASGW members attended the event. This is the third year in a row that Hornady® has been chosen for this award.

"The Hornady® mission is to provide customers throughout our industry with innovative products, sales programs, shipping, and customer service," said Steve Hornady, President of Hornady® Manufacturing. "We are honored that our dedication to the ammunition industry has been recognized for the third time in a row with this prestigious award."

Each year at this event, NASGW Awards the top accessory, ammunition and firearms manufacturers who best demonstrate a commitment to two-step distribution, and who provides outstanding value and service. Wholesaler members evaluate the performance of this manufacturer on four key criteria; distribution policy, marketing, sales and promotion; logistics and operations and NASGW and industry support.

This comprehensive assessment of manufacturer performance has been designed to provide a more balanced appraisal that truly recognizes the best of the best according to NASGW distributor members.