Robertsdale, AL (Quality Filters, Inc.) June 20, 2011 – Quality Filters, Inc., has been named as the 2011 Innovator Award recipient for the state of Alabama by the Southern Growth Policies Board. This prestigious award is presented to one private-sector manufacturing company in each of Southern Growth’s member states in recognition of success achieved as a result of adopting innovative manufacturing practices, as well as a focus on continuing innovation in manufacturing.

“In our nearly 30 years of operations, Quality Filters has grown from a small manufacturing company to a competitive presence in the national marketplace. Our commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing emphasis on coming up with new and better ways to meet the needs of customers with high quality, cost-effective products – today and into the future – has uniquely positioned the company to take the lead in adopting innovative manufacturing practices in the indoor air quality filtration industry,” said Rich Scott, President of Quality Filters, Inc.

The 2011 Innovator Award for Alabama was presented to Quality Filters at the Chairman’s Conference of the Southern Growth Policies Board in Roanoke, Virginia in June of 2011. The prestigious Innovator Award is based on nominations and selection by an outside evaluation panel. In order to be considered, companies must have incorporated innovative manufacturing technologies and processes into their core business operations and operate with a focus on continuing innovation.

About Quality Filters, Inc.

Quality Filters, Inc. manufactures a full line of products for the HVAC industry, including high quality pleated and grille air filters, inserts, rings and accessories. In addition to HVAC products, the company also produces a large array of gas phase and paint Filtration products. Quality Filters, Inc. is based in Robertsdale, Alabama. To learn more, visit http://qualityfilters.com.