Kansas Chamber Selects BG For 2020 Ad Astra Award

Kansas Chamber Selects BG For 2020 Ad Astra Award

Based in Wichita, Kansas, BG is committed to investing in its community and the surrounding neighborhoods.

The Kansas Chamber recently honored BG Products, Inc., with the 2020 Ad Astra Award.

The award identifies Kansas businesses for their unique contributions to the economic health and welfare of the state. 

“The storied trust, recognition and influence BG Products has in the automotive industry reflects the company and its leaders’ dedication to developing quality products and service through technology and innovation,” said Alan Cobb, Chamber president and CEO.

Based in Wichita, Kansas, BG is committed to investing in its community and those surrounding, expanding into the neighboring cities of Derby and El Dorado, Kansas. 

“The BG Products team of nearly 400 employees in Kansas is honored to receive this prestigious award. Through our network of distributors in more than 60 countries and our dedicated team in Kansas, BG Products has become the leader in our market segment, while maintaining our proud Kansas roots,” said Darin Greseth, BG president and CEO.

Greseth continued, “One hundred percent of our manufacturing is performed in Wichita, El Dorado and Derby, and we have invested heavily in new facilities, capabilities and professional talent during the last 10 years. We call this Team1BG!”

Thank you to the Kansas Chamber and to everyone in the BG family for making this award and our many accomplishments possible. 

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