OPEX® Corporation’s Drew Stevens Honored with NJBIZ Forty Under 40 Award

MOORESTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in Next Generation Automation providing innovative solutions for warehouse, document and mail automation, is proud to announce that Drew Stevens, Vice President of Operations, has been named a 2025 recipient of the NJBIZ Forty Under 40 Award. Presented annually by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading business journal, the award recognizes trailblazers and changemakers who are driving innovation, building strong communities, and setting the pace for the state’s economic future.

“I’m deeply humbled to receive this award from NJBIZ,” said Stevens. “For me, it’s a reflection of our entire team at OPEX and our shared commitment to developing solutions that change how companies conduct business. It’s really special to be recognized in our home state, where OPEX has been headquartered since my grandparents purchased OPEX 50 years ago.”

Stevens is a long-time member of the executive team at OPEX and part of the third generation of the Stevens family’s multi-generational leadership and ownership. In his current role as Vice President of Operations, Stevens is responsible for many of the company’s critical functions, including optimizing manufacturing, assembly, and production lines for product development and business growth; leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance workflows; and streamlining internal operations. Nearly half of the companies listed in the Fortune 100 rely on OPEX to provide world-class automated solutions.

Outside of OPEX, Stevens serves as Cofounder and Board Chair of the residential treatment center More Than Rehab, and volunteers his time as a youth basketball coach. He is a member of Forbes Business Council, a vetted professional organization for owners, founders, and executive leaders of small and mid-sized businesses.

Since 2006, the NJBIZ Forty Under 40 Awards have been recognizing professionals under the age of 40 for their notable successes and strong leadership. Honorees are selected by an independent panel of judges following an open nomination process. NJBIZ will officially present its 2025 Awards at a celebratory gathering on October 30, 2025.

About OPEX

OPEX® Corporation is a global leader in Next Generation Automation, providing innovative, unique solutions for warehouse, document and mail automation. With headquarters in Moorestown, NJ—and facilities in Pennsauken, NJ; Plano, TX; France; Germany; Switzerland; the United Kingdom; and Australia—OPEX has nearly 1,600 employees who are continuously reimagining and delivering customized, scalable technology solutions that solve the business challenges of today and in the future. The year 2025 marks the company’s 50^th anniversary under the multigenerational ownership and leadership of the Stevens family.