LINCOLN – Gov. Pete Ricketts is recognizing October as manufacturing month with tours throughout the state.

A press release from the governor’s office says the governor will recognize firms whose recent growth contributed to the state’s “three-peat” Governors Cup this spring. Nebraska received the award for the third straight year from Site Selection Magazine.

“Nebraska’s strong manufacturing sector has been a cornerstone of our economic progress,” said Bryan Slone, President of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry.  “It’s also one of the fastest growing industries in our nation for high-tech, high-paying jobs.  The advancement in these industries will be an instrumental source of brain gain for our state over the next decade.”

Tuesday, Oct. 1

CHN Industrial, Grand Island

Wednesday, Oct. 2

Royal Canin, Fremont

Behlen Manufacturing, Columbus

Thursday, Oct. 3

Precise Fabrication, Beatrice

Reinke Manufacturing, Deshler

Westside High School engineering lab, Omaha