Hornady Manufacturing has been named the 2014 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 Little Rock, Arkansas. Over 450 members attended the event. This is the fifth year in a row that Hornady has been chosen for this award.

Proudly accepting this award for demonstrating a commitment to the two-step distribution process, and providing outstanding value and service, Director of Sales, Renae Waltemath said, "This award means a lot to us. We have worked very hard to produce high quality products and we are honored that our ammunition has been recognized for the fifth year in a row."

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.

For further information regarding Hornady products, visit the company web site at http://hornady.com. Media members interested in any Hornady products for editorial review should contact Neal Emery at nemery@hornady.com.
Contact: Neal Emery
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Hornady Manufacturing
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