Marlyn Nutraceuticals Receives Arizona Business Award

Marlyn Nutraceuticals Receives Arizona Business Award

PHOENIXThe ArizonaAssociation of Industries (AAI) recognized Marlyn Nutraceuticals, makers of theNaturally Vitamins and Wobenzym product lines, with its 2005 Manufacturer of theYear award of excellence in the small business category. James Tunnell, vicepresident of policy and operations at AAI, said the group recognized Marlyn forits innovative products, quality manufacturing processes, management philosophyand, in particular, its commitment to environmentally friendly manufacturing.Marlyns global Earth philosophy and day to day operations display theircommitment to environmentally friendly production, he said.

Marlyns manufacturing facilitys design incorporatestechnological features to conserve energy. Solar panels heat the plants waterwhile a NASA-developed ceramic roof coating protects the plant from excess heat,even during intense Arizona summers. A non-freon air conditioning system coolsthe facility using only one energy-efficient chiller. Shade trees surroundingthe building reduce the need for air conditioning by reducing internal heat upto 10 percent. In addition, Marlyn (www.naturallyvitamins.com) does not usechemical solvents or drying agents in the production of tablets or to sanitizemanufacturing areas. Instead, tablets air-dry in a humiditycontrolled room andthe plant is sanitized using environmentally friendly bio-cleaners.