M.A. Silva USA is listed as a North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work winner. North Bay Business Journal established the list of 2012 Best Place to Work after reviewing nominations, company applications and employee feedback from survey results.

"I am proud to once again receive this honor. Over the years we have built a great family of employees and this is a reflection of how they feel working within our business," said Neil Foster, President of M.A. Silva USA. "We have a number of people who have worked in the company between five and ten years and I'm thrilled to have developed an atmosphere where they feel they are respected and treated well."

An anonymous nomination was submitted in the North Bay Business Journal's call for businesses. After the review, the North Bay Business Journal sent a survey for all employees to evaluate the M.A. Silva USA workplace. The survey included questions about creditability, respect, fairness, pride, camaraderie and gave employees an opportunity to lend suggestions for improvement. In order to be considered for the list more than 50 percent of the staff needed to complete the survey. In result, more than 75 percent of the M.A. Silva USA staff submitted their opinions. M.A. Silva USA was one of over 30 companies in Sonoma and Marin counties to receive this designation within the 20-50 employee category.

About M.A. Silva USA: Based in Sonoma County California, M.A. Silva USA is a leading manufacturer of premium natural corks, glass and packaging for North American markets. Its quality-assurance program ensures unmatched visual, mechanical and sensory characteristics of its products. M.A. Silva USA operates on 100% solar power and is committed to sustainability and eco-friendly operations. For more information about M.A. Silva USA visit www.MASilva.com or call 877-689-7676.