Fortune magazine recently released its annual report card of corporate reputations and it contains exciting news for Fortune Brands, Inc. Named the Most Admired Company in America in its industry, Fortune Brands is thrilled to receive this amazing recognition for the 12th consecutive year.
“As a division of Fortune Brands, Aristokraft—and all of MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.—is delighted to celebrate Fortune’s ‘most admired company’ honor,” said Cathy Hitz, group brand manager for Aristokraft Cabinetry. “Being recognized in this robust, competitive round-up of industry leaders is truly humbling. Our employees certainly play a key role in our continued success.”
“Behind the strong reputation of any company are great people,” wrote Bruce Carbonari, president and CEO of Fortune Brands, Inc., in a letter to Fortune Brands employees. “I see this ‘most admired company’ distinction as a reflection of hard work, dedication and commitment to delivering superior results of everyone in every corner of our company.” Each year Fortune magazine surveys executives, directors and securities analysts to evaluate companies on criteria such as innovation, quality of products, ability to attract and develop talent, quality of management and social responsibility. Fortune Brands earned higher scores than several other notable companies within their industry, including Black and Decker, Masco and Constellation Brands, leading them to the ‘most admired company’ title.
About Aristokraft Cabinetry
Aristokraft Cabinetry is a division of MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc., the second-largest cabinet manufacturer in North America. Other MasterBrand cabinet divisions include Diamond, Decora, Omega, Kitchen Craft, HomeCrest, Schrock, Kemper and Kitchen Classics. MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. is an operating unit of the consumer product company Fortune Brands Inc. (NYSE: FO).