Hornady Manufacturing has been named the 2016 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 Kansas City, Missouri. Over 450 members attended the event. This is the 6th year Hornady has been chosen for the award.

Hornady is committed to the two-step distribution process, and providing outstanding value and service, Sales Director, Renae Waltemath said, “Our team of talented engineers, safety professionals, marketing people and folks on the factory floor make this award possible. We strive every year to produce high quality products, and we are honored to be recognized.”

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 provide outstanding value and service. Wholesaler members evaluate the performance of this manufacturer on key criteria that includes 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 balanced appraisal that truly recognizes the best of the best according to NASGW distributor members.

Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are made in the USA, Hornady Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacturer.