Arvada press: Arvada-based Barber-Nichols earns spot on Coolest Thing Made in Colorado list. Published: October 27, 2026 Arvada-based manufacturer Barber-Nichols has been named a finalist for the Colorado Chamber of Commerce's Coolest Thing Made in Colorado contest, an annual effort that seeks to highlight the most innovative creations made by Colorado-based businesses. Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, said the annual competition seeks to recognize the innovative work that Colorado manufacturers do across the state. "Colorado manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, and this year's finalists are a great example of the innovation happening across our state," Furman said. "From technology supporting astronauts in space and first responders on the ground to advances in health care, robotics, aviation and outdoor recreation, these products showcase the rich diversity of Colorado manufacturing." Read more here.

BATAVIA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or “the Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy and process industries, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Barber-Nichols, has made Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2023, ranking 10 out of 50 in the U.S. small and medium company category. Glassdoor’s analysis is based solely on the input of employees who complete an anonymous review about their job, work environment and employer.Matt Malone, Vice President and General Manager - Barber-Nichols, commented, “We are honored to be recognized by our workforce as a great place to work. Years of attention to every comment on employee engagement surveys and taking appropriate actions to improve our business and culture is validated by this ranking. But it doesn’t stop here. We expect to further improve by providing our highly engaged workforce with the resources, professional development and culture needed to enable them to overcome the challenges posed by the complex world in which we operate