Mate Precision Technologies wins two awards for employee wellness program

Minneapolis-based Mate Precision Technologies, a manufacturer of workholding, punch press tooling, press brake tooling, and laser components, has won two awards for its CheckMate Wellness Program for employees. The program includes an annual health fair, employee-guided program offerings, employee farmer’s market stand, flu shots at work, and health insurance discounts for participants.

“Mate employees have responded enthusiastically to our CheckMate Wellness Program, which has provided health benefits and resources to our workforce, and aided employees through the pandemic,” said HR Manager Ann Peterson.

The American Heart Association 2021 Workplace Health Achievement Index announced that Mate achieved national gold level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health and well-being for its workforce. The company is one of more than 450 organizations nationwide that completed the American Heart Association Index assessment in 2021. Of the organizations that completed the Index assessment, 43% earned gold, 31% silver, and 19% bronze status.

Mate also came in second among midsized companies (100 to 1,499 employees) for the Healthiest Employers of Minnesota Award. This award recognizes companies for their commitment to workplace wellness and exceptional health and benefits offerings. Applicants were evaluated across six key categories: culture and leadership, foundational components, strategic planning, communication and marketing, programming and interventions, and reporting and analytics.