CHRISTIANSBURG, VA – January 24, 2025 – MELD Manufacturing Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business in partnership with Best Companies Group. This distinguished award emphasizes MELD’s dedication to cultivating a positive, engaging, and rewarding workplace for its employees.
MELD secured its award by meeting strict eligibility requirements that include operating in Virginia, employing at least 15 individuals within the state, and maintaining operations for at least one year. The selection process, conducted by Best Companies Group, involved a thorough evaluation of workplace policies, practices, and demographics, paired with an anonymous employee survey to gauge satisfaction and overall workplace experience. The combined results determined the winners and their rankings.
“The 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia know what it takes to create a workplace that results in teamwork and excellence. They put their employees’ welfare first, creating a positive environment for all,” said Richard Foster, associate publisher of Virginia Business. “We at Virginia Business are pleased to join with Best Companies Group in recognizing these outstanding organizations.”
MELD Manufacturing will be featured alongside other winners in the April 2025 issue of Virginia Business, available in print and online at VirginiaBusiness.com. Final rankings will be unveiled during the awards ceremony on March 31, 2025, in Richmond, VA.
MELD is humbled and honored to receive this recognition, a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace culture grounded in trust, loyalty, innovation, collaboration, and the well-being of every member of the MELD family. This achievement reflects the embodiment of our core values—be positive, be true, be committed, be good, and be inventive—in every aspect of our culture. At MELD, we believe true success is rooted in collaboration and a shared vision that unites our team through mutual respect and purpose. This recognition not only highlights the pride we take in creating an environment where every individual feels valued but also underscores our dedication to empowering employees to reach their fullest potential. By prioritizing the well-being and growth of each team member, we cultivate a space where professional aspirations align seamlessly with personal fulfillment, enabling our team to thrive both individually and collectively as we drive our mission forward.
For more information about the Best Places to Work in Virginia program and a complete list of winners, visit www.virginiabusiness.com.
About Virginia Business
Virginia Business is the only publication in Virginia dedicated to covering economic activity in every sector and region of the commonwealth. The magazine has established a reputation as a must read for those who want to stay abreast of commercial events in Virginia and attracts a diverse group of readers, including business leaders who hold managerial and financial positions and fill a host of C-suite positions. Virginia Business hosts several annual events to recognize excellence and provide leadership opportunities and facilitates thoughtful discussion with market leaders through its webinar series. Its Digital Marketing Solutions helps customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting, email marketing and more. Virginia Business is part of BridgeTower Media, the leading provider of B2B information, research, events and marketing solutions across more than 25 U.S. markets and industries. For more information, visit VirginiaBusiness.com.
About Best Companies Group
Since 2004, Best Companies Group has been dedicated to identifying and celebrating top workplaces. With expertise in employee engagement, they’ve helped over 10,000 organizations enhance the employee experience, boosting engagement, productivity, innovation and retention. A leader in engagement insights, Best Companies Group ranks thousands of companies annually using rigorous, research-based methodology. Their services include Ph.D.-designed engagement surveys, actionable insights, exclusive benchmarks and accessible consulting. Learn more at bestcompaniesgroup.com.
About MELD Manufacturing
MELD Manufacturing Corporation, headquartered in Christiansburg, Virginia, is a global leader in metal additive manufacturing technology. Its patented solid-state MELD process enables the production of defect-free metal components without melting the material, resulting in parts with exceptional strength and durability, comparable to forged products.
MELD’s innovative and award-winning technology operates in an open atmosphere, delivering unmatched speed and scalability for manufacturing and repair applications. Their machines, such as the K2, feature industry-leading build capacities of up to four meters wide, two and a half meters deep, and one meter high, with custom solutions available for larger volumes. Designed to work with a wide range of metals, MELD systems are ideal for industries like aerospace, defense, energy, and more.
With over 20 patents, MELD is disrupting traditional manufacturing and repair processes—on Earth and in space—by offering reliable, cost-effective solutions. Its technology empowers clients to achieve efficient, flexible production while maintaining superior material properties. For more information, visit www.meldmanufacturing.com.