CW launches 2025 Top Shops benchmarking program
Annual benchmarking initiative, available until April 30, 2025, offers composites manufacturers a free, customized benchmarking report aimed at improving their business.
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CompositesWorld, a Gardner Business Media (Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.) brand,
announces the opening of its 2025 Top Shops benchmarking program. This comprehensive initiative invites North American composites manufacturers to participate in an in-depth operational and performance analysis that will provide valuable insights for business improvement.
The program, which runs through April 30, 2025, offers participants a free, customized benchmarking report ($2,000+ value), detailed performance comparisons across key operational metrics, new peer networking opportunities, potential recognition as an industry leader and enhanced competitive insights.
“The composites industry continues to evolve rapidly, with new technologies and processes reshaping manufacturing capabilities,” says Rick Kline Jr., president of Gardner Business Media. “Our Top Shops program helps manufacturers understand where they stand and identifies specific opportunities for growth and improvement.”
CW Top Shops covers critical areas including:
- Manufacturing processes and capabilities
- Quality control and inspection methods
- Operational metrics and efficiency
- Business strategies and performance
- Workforce development
- Technology adoption.
“What makes Top Shops unique is its focus on actionable data,” explains Mike Shirk, senior market research analyst, Gardner Intelligence. “Participants receive detailed analysis that helps them identify specific areas where they can improve their operations and remain competitive in today’s dynamic
market.”
How can composites manufacturers participate? by completing the confidential survey at survey.compositesworld.com/topshops. The
survey will remain open through April 30, 2025. All participants receive a custom report regardless of their performance metrics.
The top qualifying facilities will be announced in CW’s August print issue and may be recognized in later (see last year’s Top Shop facilities).
Why should I participate in Top Shops?
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Top Shops is an annual survey that provides a comprehensive analysis of your operation against industry benchmarks, identifies improvement opportunities, recognizes potential for top performers, and gives access to industry-wide trends and best practices, as well as new networking opportunities with industry peers
Data is collected across categories including operations, technology, business strategy and human resources. Select measures are scored and summed to total scores that serve as the basis for honoring certain shops as Top Shops. The program also supports the annual Top Shops Expo, an event that connects all levels of the manufacturing community.
CW editors offers some additional insights for taking the survey and interpreting the results: Top Shops Benchmarking Survey FAQs
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Top Shops Benchmarking Survey FAQs
CompositeWorld’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey is gearing up for 2025. Gardner Business Intelligence, the research arm of Gardner Business Media, offers some insights for taking the survey and interpreting the results.
