Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026: Skilled laborers category winners

Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 judges recognized these eight companies for encouraging innovation among skilled tradespeople. {"blockType":"mv-promo-block","data":{"imageDesktopUrl":"https:\/\/images.fastcompany.com\/image\/upload\/f_webp,q_auto,c_fit\/wp-cms-2\/2026\/09\/BWFI-SocialPreview-16x9-1.jpg","imageMobileUrl":"https:\/\/images.fastcompany.com\/image\/upload\/f_webp,q_auto,c_fit\/wp-cms-2\/2026\/09\/BWFI-SocialPreview-1x1-1.jpg","eyebrow":"","headline":"Meet the World\u0027s 190 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2026 ","dek":"","subhed":"","description":"","ctaText":"See the List","ctaUrl":"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/best-workplaces-for-innovators\/list?utm_source=fcwebsite\u0026utm_medium=promo_block\u0026utm_campaign=BWPFI26","theme":{"bg":"#f4f4f4","text":"#2b2d30","eyebrow":"#9aa2aa","subhed":"#ffffff","buttonBg":"#444444","buttonHoverBg":"#ef5b24","buttonText":"#ffffff"},"imageDesktopId":91602061,"imageMobileId":91602062,"shareable":false,"slug":"","wpCssClasses":""}} Clayco, Chicago Craftsmen Industries, St. Charles, MO GE Appliances, Louisville, KY Land O’Lakes, Arden Hills, MN Mastercam, Tolland, CT RNGD, Metairie, LA Schneider Electric, Ru…