MTM Recognition
Company typePrivate
IndustryDesign
Manufacturing
PredecessorMidwest Trophy Mfg. Co., Inc.[1]
FoundedDel City, Oklahoma, U.S.A (1971 (1971))[1]
FounderDavid R. Smith
Headquarters,
Number of locations
4 Production facility's (2011)
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
David R. Smith(CEO)
ProductsJewelry, Medals, and Awards
Number of employees
750+(2011)[2]
WebsiteMTM Recognition.com

MTM Recognition (formally Midwest Trophy)[2] is a design and manufacturing company located in Del City, Oklahoma.[1] MTM Recognition specializes in the design and manufacturing of jewelry, medals and awards for a wide range of event including the Olympics, Super Bowl, World Series and NCAA Championships and other world-class events.[3]

History

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David R. Smith started the company in his garage in 1971[1] In 1982 the company formed a strategic alliance with Jostens. Further more MTM acquired Jostens corporate recognition division in 2001 nearly doubling the company's business.[2] At present MTM Recognition has offices located in Princeton, Illinois, Omaha, Nebraska, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eagle Pass, Texas. Its Corporate headquarters is located in Del City, Oklahoma. MTM has a combined staff, including all recognition consultants, of 800 people. [2][3]

Products

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MTM is able to produce a number of products with is in-house manufacturing capabilities ranging from screen printing to custom sculpted work.[2]


References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Del City Road Trip". News9.com. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e Farley, Tim (October 20th, 2011). "Name changes, but business continues to boom". October 20th, 2011. eastwordnews.com. Retrieved March 11, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b Bostian, Kelly (Febuary 19, 2013). "The trophy of his dreams". Tulsa World. Retrieved March 03, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)