FARMVILLE — Innovation and employee loyalty led to Mestek Inc. earning the distinction of the Pitt County Industry of the Year.

Employees of the Farmville company were informed Tuesday, and the award was presented later in the evening at the Pitt County Development Commission’s annual Existing Industry Appreciation reception at Rock Springs Center.

Last year’s winner — Carolina Medical Products Co. — also is based in Farmville.

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