Photofabrication Engineering Inc. (PEI), a TPC company, has been named a 2026 Manufacturer of the Year by the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus. The recognition honors manufacturers for their leadership, innovation and contributions to the industry.

Each year, members of the Caucus select one manufacturer from their district for the honor. State Representative Brian Murray (D-Milford) selected PEI to represent the 10th Worcester District. State Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham), who also represents the district, joined in recognizing the company.

Founded in 1968, PEI specializes in precision photochemical etching of titanium from its facility in Milford, Massachusetts. Its work supports customers across the medical, defense, electronics and energy industries.

PEI attended the 11th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony, held October 27 at Gillette Stadium, where the team met with legislators, local manufacturers, start-ups, students and educators and showcased some of the company’s capabilities.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Representative Murray, Senator Rausch and the Manufacturing Caucus,” said Robert Ashman, Director of Sales & Customer Experience, PEI, who accepted the award on behalf of the PEI team. “For decades, we’ve refined how we etch titanium to the exact tolerances our customers depend on. This award belongs to the people on our floor who deliver that precision every day.”

Formed in August 2014, the Caucus is a group of more than 70 state legislators supporting manufacturers statewide. It works to strengthen the sector through workforce training, support for start-ups and expanded apprenticeship opportunities in key manufacturing fields. It is chaired by State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) and State Senator Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough). The awards are presented in partnership with MassTech’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP).