Made in Illinois' Featured Manufacturer: Protexall Uniforms

Posted by Marketing Support on Dec 21, 2012 10:12:11 AM

 

 Protexall Uniforms

 

Protexall has been making American made work wear uniforms since 1889. There are several options when it comes to showing off your company name or logo, on the back of jackets, coveralls, even your work shirts. We can embroider your company name or logo on the front chest as well as employee name, or department.

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Is the Grinch Stealing Your Electricity?

Posted by Amy Fitzgerald on Dec 19, 2012 8:42:45 AM

Electricity costs may surprise you... Especially around the holidays!

Have you ever really thought about all those gadgets you leave on all the time (even if they are in sleep mode), all those little red lights on power cords, all the time displays on your appliances? All of these seemingly innocuous little lights are stealing your electricity. A little bit here and there doesn't seem like very much, but when you add it all up it can really hit your bottom line.

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Made in Illinois' Featured Manufacturer: Nimco Corporation

Posted by Marketing Support on Dec 13, 2012 2:05:12 PM

Nimco Corporation

Made in Illinois' featured manufacturer this week is NiMCO Corporation.

Nimco Corporation has been specializing in efficient and economical machine systems for more than 50 years.

Applications are available for filling liquid and dry products in paperboard gable top cartons for fill volumes of 4 ounces to 5 liters, at speeds ranging from 4 up to 125 cartons per minute.

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Mission: Military 2 Manufacturing connects veterans with technical opportunities

Posted by Amy Fitzgerald on Dec 12, 2012 10:06:43 AM

Mission: Military 2 Manufacturing, one of the largest efforts to help veterans gain a foothold in the manufacturing sector kicks off in Schaumburg on Tuesday, December 18th, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) announced today. “The manufacturing sector in Illinois is in dire need of thousands of trained workers, and military veterans are in a unique position to meet this demand,” said IDVA Assistant Director Rodrigo Garcia. “Illinois manufacturers are specifically looking for veterans who can bring soft skills and technical experience to their workplaces.”

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Lean Product Development adds innovative way to design, produce

Posted by Amy Fitzgerald on Dec 10, 2012 12:18:47 PM

Lean Product Development and the ability to develop new proprietary products or quickly refine an existing portfolio can be the difference between market stagnation and capitalizing on new growth opportunities. Many companies have the in-house capabilities to develop and commercialize new products, but often need strategic guidance to reduce manufacturing steps, develop prototypes, and ensure that the effort pays back with profitable sales. Companies that utilize a structured approach to new product development have a 400% increased probability of success with new products, 25% increased probability of being first to market, and a 66% reduction in time to market.

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Made in Illinois' Featured Manufacturer: CaseGuys

Posted by Amy Fitzgerald on Dec 5, 2012 4:05:23 PM

CaseGuys custom manufacturers leather products in Chicago, IL designing every type of carrying case made to order in any quantity.

CaseGuys' parent company, A.W. Enterprises Inc. in Bedford Park originated in 1962; a family-owned business proudly contributing to the prosperity of its' local and regional economy. Today, A.W. Enterprises continues producing an increasing variety of popular two-way radio cases, car alarm, pager, iPad and iPod cases, ATA transit shipping cases, chipboard guitar cases, plus soft leather products, scanners, and test equipment analysers.

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