Big Ass Fans has been voted as the best place to work in Kentucky ranking first in manufacturing and 23rd overall in 2009. This prestigious award recognizes Big Ass Fans and their commitment to an excellent work environment.
“We’re honored that Big Ass Fans has been recognized as an outstanding place to work in Kentucky,” said Carey Smith, President of Big Ass Fans. “We value our employees and strive to create the best environment for them to meet their professional goals and have fun while doing it. It is because of our dedicated team that Big Ass Fans is able to grow our customer base with highly engineered products and excellent service.”
Big Ass Fans’ employees are committed to giving back to the community as well. In 2008, employees participated in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, donated clothing and food through the Z-Rock 103 2008 Homeless for the Holidays donation drive and pledged more than $8,000 for the United Way of Bluegrass. Most recently, Big Ass Fans hosted the 19th Annual H’Artful of Fun to raise money for the Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington, Ky., a non-profit organization that provides creative and unique opportunities for exploration and education in the arts and sciences.
Big Ass Fans are designed and manufactured in Lexington, Ky. and sold worldwide. For more information about the company and the complete line of Big Ass Fans, call 877-BIG-FANS or visit www.bigassfans.com.
About Big Ass Fans
With over 35,000 fans installed worldwide, Big Ass Fans is the leading manufacturer of huge ceiling fans for large industrial, agricultural, commercial and architectural settings. Big Ass Fans range in size from 6- to 24-ft. in diameter, using low horsepower motors to generate year-round, energy-efficient air movement and occupant comfort. Product solutions include Pivot™, Powerfoil®X™, Powerfoil®X Plus™, AirGo™ and the new Element™ and Isis™ designed for commercial spaces. Big Ass Fans has received numerous design awards including the prestigious Plant Engineering Product of the Year award for 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2008, has been featured in television programs including Planet Green, Discovery Channel Canada, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the National Geographic Channel as well as numerous print publications. For more information, visit www.bigassfans.com.
About “Best Places to Work” 2009
The selection process, managed by Best Companies Group, is based on an assessment of the company’s employee policies and procedures and the results of an internal employee survey. The survey feedback that all participating companies receive will enable them to develop plans and implement steps necessary to create a great workplace and continue to improve the performance of their businesses.