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Hytrol honored as U.S. Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher

Hytrol honored as U.S. Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher

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Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – Hytrol Conveyor Co. has been recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer as outlined in Gallagher’s 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey for implementing effective strategies and achieving measurable outcomes, such as cost reductions and enhanced employee well-being.

This prestigious honor underscores Hytrol’s outstanding dedication to fostering a workplace where employees thrive through innovative strategies that prioritize health, financial confidence, and career growth—all while maintaining a sustainable cost structure.

A Workplace That Inspires

Gallagher’s Best-in-Class Employer designation serves as a testament to Hytrol’s people-first approach. It communicates to both current and prospective employees that the organization is deeply invested in their well-being and professional success.

“We are honored to receive this recognition,” said Bob West, Hytrol Chief Compliance Officer. “Our strategy as an employer always starts with the Hytrol Family. Based on our values, we work toward initiatives that provide the most benefit for our employees.”

What Makes Hytrol Best in Class?

Gallagher’s rigorous evaluation process assessed organizations across several critical
areas, and Hytrol excelled in:

  • Planning horizons for benefits and compensation strategies
  • Extent of the wellbeing strategy
  • Turnover rate for full-time equivalents (FTEs)
  • Completion of a workforce engagement survey
  • Degree of retirement planning support provided
  • Difference in healthcare costs over the prior year

“When employees feel valued, supported and connected, they perform at their best—driving positivity, retention, and overall business prosperity,” said John Tournet, U.S. CEO of Gallagher’s Benefits & HR Consulting Division. “This proactive approach to people strategy is what makes Hytrol a true Best-in-Class Employer.”

About the Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis:

Gallagher’s U.S. Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis profiles statistically significant attributes of top-performing midsize (100-999 FTEs) and large employers (1,000 or more FTEs). Data from Gallagher’s 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey was interpreted to identify participants that excel in optimizing employee and organizational wellbeing.

About Gallagher:

Gallagher (NYSE: AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, IL. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

About Hytrol:

Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of material handling systems for a wide range of industries. Since its founding, the company has been committed to advancing the material handling industry through innovation and continuous improvement.

As the largest conveyor manufacturer in the United States, Hytrol designs, develops, and delivers some of the most advanced systems available. These solutions are supported by Hytrol’s Integration Partner Network—a group of more than 100 independent businesses worldwide that work directly with customers to design, implement, and maintain systems tailored to their needs.

For more information on Hytrol, visit hytrol.com.

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