Illinois Manufacturers' Association

MFG Fast Fact: It’s estimated the manufacturing industry supports nearly 30 percent of all jobs in Illinois, making it among the state’s largest industry sectors. #MFGMattersIL

Earlier this week, State Rep. Brandun Schweizer and State Sen. Paul Faraci, along with Mike Marron from VERMILION ADVANTAGE, joined IMA’s Randy Prince in presenting Danville Metal Stamping Co., Inc. with an Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) grant on behalf of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Through this program, over 6,000 employees were trained in 2022 with more than 50 companies participating.   Danville Metal manufactures sheet metal aerospace components, completing forming, machining, laser, and welding operations. Their team includes over 450 highly skilled and trained employees are dedicated to delivering complex and quality parts on time! https://danvillemetal.com/   Pictured L to R: Randy Prince (IMA), Mike Marron (Vermilion Advantage), Joni Proctor (HR Training Specialist), Tom Neal (VP of Manufacturing) Rep. Brandun Schweizer, Sen. Paul Farci, and Gardner Peck (President and CEO).

The IMA membership team works hard to ensure opportunities for unparalleled access to the best information through our informative seminars and training, continuing education courses, as well as a number of affinity programs designed to help your company grow and prosper. Reach out to our team to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals! https://lnkd.in/gFvf4dqB

IMA's Maria Moran had the pleasure of visiting to IMA member Giesecke+Devrient in Bolingbrook this week to present an Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) grant to GM Patrick McGuane on behalf of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. G+D is creating confidence, with built-in security tech in three segments: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. They've been a reliable partner to customers for more than 170 years offering a host of innovative SecurityTech solutions - and, they're hiring: https://lnkd.in/gZ6U5vfH Thank you to Patrick for welcoming us to your facility this week and congrats to Training Coordinator Joanne Fluker and the team at G+D on your great program working to build and retain a skilled workforce!

Manufacturing Miles participants are off to a great start in the fourth year of our annual competition, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Check out this week’s leaderboard – the program runs through October 13! https://lnkd.in/d-9byeF

The 2024 Class of our inaugural Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame includes some incredible leaders in the industry. Founder of Azteca Foods, Inc, Art Velasquez and several business partners created an international food manufacturing company fueled by a passion to bring traditional, quality Mexican food to a wider group of consumers. Learn more about his incredible story!

More great news for Illinois with the US Dept Of Energy announcing the Belvidere Stellantis plant will receive $334M in federal dollars under the domestic manufacturing conversation grant! “Illinois has created a strong ecosystem for EVs and their supply chains with new incentive packages and workforce efforts that have been led by Gov. Pritzker. Today’s announcement that Stellantis will receive a domestic manufacturing auto conversion grant to rebuild and strengthen their facility while strengthening supply chains is a huge win for northern Illinois and will hasten the creation of thousands of good-paying jobs and community investment.” - Mark Denzler, CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. Read more via Crain's Chicago Business: https://lnkd.in/gcqEdaF6

Great visit yesterday with IMA member company Penn Aluminum International LLC in Murphysboro, where we were pleased to be joined by State Senator Terri Bryant and Cathy Dupertuis from State Rep. David Friess' office in presenting the company with an Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) grant on behalf of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Big thank you to Mayor Will Stephens for joining us as well! A premier manufacturer of aluminum drawn tubing and extruded shapes, for nearly 100 years, Penn Aluminum has been a leading manufacturer of industrial products to customers throughout North America and beyond! https://lnkd.in/gsAmC7z9 [Pictured L to R: Mani D. (Plant Manager), Jim Vestal, Director of Quality Control), Jason Licka (VP of Sales), Jamie Walker, SHRM-CP (Sr. HR Manager), Cathy Dupertuis (State Rep. Friess' Office), Mayor Will Stephens, State Senator Terri Bryant, Gabriela Garza (IMA), Randy Prince (IMA), and Robert Tindall EHS Manager).

Join us at 17th Street BBQ in Murphysboro for the second stop of the IMA's 2024 Women Makers Series: The Power of Being a Woman Maker. This working lunch will feature an in-depth panel discussion with regional women leaders to speak on their experiences serving as leaders in communities throughout southern Illinois. Register to join us now! https://lnkd.in/gpDfKm6S

We had a great visit with IMA member LMT Onsrud in Waukegan yesterday, joining State Senator Adriane Johnson, M.J., PHR, SHRM-CP and State Representative Daniel Didech for a tour of the manufacturing facility after presenting an Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) grant on behalf of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. For over 75 years, LMT Onsrud has been providing premium cutting tools for various industries ranging from woods to composites to exotic metals with a goal of providing customers cutting tools that are on spec, on time and made to exceed expectations! https://www.onsrud.com/ [Pictured L to R: Donovan Griffith (IMA), Debbie Scott (HR & Safety Manager), Maria Moran (IMA), State Sen. Adrianne Johnson, State Rep. Dan Didech, Mark Hemmerling (President) and Bill Hallam (Vice President of Finance & Shared Services).