Dexter, Missouri - The 2016 Industry of the Year was named at the Dexter Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet on Saturday, January 28, 2017.

"Industries in Dexter are a big part of our workforce and this Industry has over 600 employees and occupies three buildings in the Willis Conner Industrial Park," stated Jake Nesselrodt.  "The original company, Arvin was built in 1974, it merged with Arvin Meritor in 2000, was redesigned as Emcon Technologies in 2007 and in 2010 became Faurecia."

Faurecia is a worldwide automotive supplier of seating, exhaust systems and interiors with 330 sites in 34 countries.  In 2015 they created an initiative called "Being Faurecia" and it focused on creating a team that gives back to the community by raising money and volunteering their time on projects.

They have donated to Mother-to-Mother and helped paint the Rainey House.  They gave money to the DARE Program and fed 5th grade students pizza for completing the program.  They have helped with Meals on Wheels, Relay for Life, 18FORE Life, and Shop with a Hero.  They recently had 40 volunteers assist with filling holiday baskets at the Stoddard County Gospel Mission and distribute them to the families in need.

The employees of Faurecia once again participated in their FUELS Program which in September 2016 raised 11,000 lbs of food for the Stoddard County Gospel Mission.  They had employees volunteer with the Stoddard County Fair Parade and the fairground in September 2016.

Faurecia also buys over $20,000 in Dexter Dollars each year for their employees, either for birthday, Thanksgiving, or just to say Thank You!

Tila Hubrecht, 151st State Representative and Billy Pat Wright, Field Representative for Senator Doug Libla were also on hand to present Missouri House and Senate Resolutions.

Congratulations Faurecia as the 2016 Industry of the Year.