Darley has been named one of the Best Managed Companies in the United States, according to a recent announcement shared in the firm’s July and August edition of Inside Darley.
The company reported that the recognition was presented by Deloitte during a staff event celebrating Darley’s achievement of $1 billion in revenue.
Darley stated that it is one of only 60 companies across the United States to receive the Best Managed Company award this year.
According to the company, selection criteria for the award included strategy, execution, culture and governance.
Company CEO Paul Darley said the firm’s approach to market strategy is proactive and forward-looking.
Paul Darley said the company aims to anticipate future market needs when developing new products.
Darley said: “We always are trying to come up with the products that really our market doesn’t even know it has that latent need now and be ready with those products when it comes about.”
The company noted that more than 75 employees are involved in its strategic planning.
It added that its five-year growth plan, named 2B30, targets $2 billion in revenue by 2030.
Darley explained that each business unit and employee is aligned with shared objectives.
Paul Darley reported that employee engagement levels have reached a new peak, based on 30 years of internal survey data.
He stated: “We just received our highest employee engagement scores ever from our employees.”
Darley emphasized that safety is a high priority, highlighting the performance of its Chippewa Falls facility.
The company reported that the Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, site has gone over 2,000 days without a lost-time accident.
It described the plant as a modern manufacturing facility and invited stakeholders to visit the site.
Darley highlighted the role of governance in the company’s recognition by Deloitte.
He said: “We as a business really reinvest most of our profits back in the company each year.”
Darley added: “We’ve got an amazing board of directors. We also have two amazing advisory boards. We have a defense advisory board as well as a Fire Advisory Board.”
He also confirmed the appointment of Jim Johnson to the Fire Advisory Board.
According to Darley, Johnson recently retired as President of Pierce Manufacturing and Executive Vice President of Oshkosh.
Darley shared commentary on longer delivery times in the firefighting equipment sector.
The company cited a 45 percent rise in new orders during 2021 and 2022, followed by a market correction.
According to Darley, first quarter 2025 order volumes declined by approximately 13 percent compared to the same period in 2024.
Darley also referenced current discussions concerning fire blanket safety and usage.
It encouraged industry professionals to review materials published by the IAFF, the DoD, and the IAFC.
The company also recommended checking information published by individual fire blanket manufacturers.
Darley has received the Best Managed Company award from Deloitte.
The company is one of 60 firms in the United States to receive the designation.
The award recognizes performance in four areas: strategy, execution, culture and governance.
Darley celebrated the recognition at a staff event in Wisconsin.
CEO Paul Darley said the company anticipates market needs when developing products.
The company’s strategic plan, 2B30, aims for $2 billion in revenue by 2030.
Darley reported its highest ever employee engagement scores.
The Chippewa Falls plant has gone more than 2,000 days without a lost-time accident.
Jim Johnson has joined the company’s Fire Advisory Board.
Darley shared commentary on extended delivery times and order volumes in the fire equipment sector.
The company also noted current discussions regarding fire blanket products.
It advised reviewing statements from manufacturers and trade organizations.
