In Sight Sign Company specializes in creative, high-quality and affordable business signage solutions for all customers and industries. They dedicate themselves to a responsive customer-first approach in all of their services, and guarantee that they will exceed expectations every single time with the signs that they provide. In Sight Sign Company is your source for vinyl signs, banners and car wraps in Chicago.
Aneesa Muthana is a hands-on leader with experience in almost every aspect of manufacturing in a production machining and grinding environment. In 1993, Aneesa took the helm of a small struggling motor-shaft manufacturing company and grew a stable business employing up to 50 people full-time. Her determination and passion drove her to learn and provide the leadership necessary to grow the company substantially over the next twenty years. In 2013, understanding a change in the economic landscape due to off-shoring, she began the process of transforming her company from the business of making motor-shafts to the business of making complex Swiss CNC machined parts for automotive, medical, motion control and other industries. To generate this transformation, she tackled improvements in the organization’s manufacturing information system (ERP), marketing and extensive employee re-training and hiring of diverse talent, taking full advantage of federal, state and local programs to help finance the changes.
Since 1883 E.H. Wachs has manufactured the world's finest line of portable pipe machining tools, valve exercisers and related equipment. Specially designed with the field machinist in mind, their industrial products are used for on site cutting, squaring, beveling and facing pipe, tube and vessels of all sizes and wall thicknesses, under all conditions and environments. E.H. Wachs is ISO 9001 certified
E.H. Wachs participates in national and international Sales. They also provide service and rental centers, standard and custom tooling, standard product modifications, and complete customized machining solutions.
Written by Lori Amerman, IMEC Operations Coordinator and OSHA Authorized Trainer
Reduce injuries and improve management of Workers' Compensation across the organization
In my 20 years in Occupational Safety and Health Management, I have had the pleasure of learning from a variety of experts, employers and employees as they share their Workers' Compensation experiences. Recently the annual Workers’ Compensation Symposium organized by the Southern Illinois Healthcare’s Work.Care.Ready.Well program provided a great opportunity to revisit many of the best practices.
Imada, Inc. provides durable, accurate and precise strength, hardness, torque and force measurement instruments and related force measurement type equipment to a variety of industries — aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, food and beverage, packaging, construction equipment, etc.
Their force measurement formula for success is to deliver high quality instruments, at affordable prices, backed by an efficient four-point customer service plan. First they start off with easily attainable technical support provided by a knowledgeable and experienced sales/engineering staff. Their second point revolves around their fast delivery – most Force Measurement items can be shipped the same day with their available large in-house inventory. They also have readily available custom applications to address any customer needs. Finally they utilize fast calibration and repair with 24-hour turn around emergency service to provide quality customer service.
IMADA Inc. is committed to the quality of their ergonomically designed, easy-to-use instruments by achieving an ISO 9001 quality assurance program and ISO/IEC 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratory accreditation. They stand behind their products with a 2-year warranty on all gauges and stands.
Written by Steve Barnhart, IMEC Technical Specialist
There really is no secret sauce to conducting an effective strategic planning process. You need to develop a strategy and you have to execute on that strategy. The hard work is the creative exercise of building the vision and bringing it to life with processes and measurable results. Here are a set of questions to help you think through developing your strategy and implementing your strategy. How many of these questions can you answer clearly? And, how many of them can you answer with evidence (proof and results)?
Camco-Manufacturing success comes from giving customers quality parts at a competitive price while meeting delivery expectations. Camco has been servicing a variety of industries throughout the country for over the last 25 years. Their team of operators and administration has over 70 years of experience working with high quality manufacturing. They can provide a solution for any component needs with cost effectiveness and reliability. They also have over twenty machines with a capacity of 1 1/2 inch diameter.
From initial contact through parts delivery, Camco stresses customer satisfaction and service. They are available to consult to help determine the proper specifications requirements, product handling, scheduling, pricing and more.
Some of their top products include: Plungers, Screws, Inserts, Retainers, Housing Adapters, Pins, and Knurled Nuts
Since 1921 Riverbank Laboratories has been providing tools manufactured to exact specifications. For nearly a century in Geneva, Illinois, their tuning forks have set a higher standard. Proudly made without compromise from the highest-grade materials to ensure superior performance and guaranteed for life against any manufacturing defects.
Riverbank tuning forks are manufactured to exacting standards using the finest corrosion and rust resistant aerospace-grade non-magnetic aluminum. This results in time-tested products that perform tirelessly, flawlessly and, with proper care, look bright and clean after years of service. They craft their tuning forks with precision to cater to any need.
They provide an array of medical instruments to provide neurological and audiological excellence as well as tools for alternative medicine, educational teaching, and speed calibration.
Rare Dirndl is redefining traditional German dirndls and dirndl accessories, making them more fashionable and flirty for women who are proud of their heritage. As an active member of the German community in Chicago, owner and designer Erika Neumayer found herself extraordinarily bored with the dirndls available in the US. In 2010, she launched Rare Dirndl, modernizing the traditional dirndl and creating designs that can be worn everyday without losing the essence of their Southern German/Bavarian and Austrian roots. Neumayer designs dirndls that women want to wear whether they are have a special occasion in the German community or they are just grabbing a drink with friends. She uses unique textiles, trims and design elements that are new to the dirndl world, such as spikes, suede, bold prints and modern colors. Rare Dirndl is one of 3 companies in the United States making dirndls, and the only company creating custom made and bridal dirndls.
Vo-Tech provides complete manufacturing services: designing, engineering, machining and fabrication for a wide array of industries. They implement innovative processes and provide optimal solutions to manufacture precision parts, components and machines. With unique engineering skills, machining expertise, and a commitment to quality, one of their main goals is to develop lasting partnerships with our customers.
Some of their top products include: X-ray cassettes holding devices, X-ray cassettes positioning devices, custom heavy duty shop tables, custom machines and tools, as well as custom shop equipment and tooling. Vo-Tech also offers complete manufacturing services including designing, engineering, machining and fabrication. They also work with a wide range of metals and plastics.
La Criolla, Inc. is a Latino-owned business that has built its reputation on the high standards of quality established in 1957. They offer artisanal, custom-blended Hispanic spices, blends, and herbs that taste like home. Their product line also includes beans, olives, pasta, flours and other all-natural, authentic Hispanic food products.
You can find their products in Walmart, Tony's Produce, Pete's Produce, and Cermak Fresh Produce.
Meliora Cleaning Products is a certified B Corp that manufactures people and planet-friendly home cleaning and laundry products in Chicago. They disclose 100% of the ingredients they use, including the recipes! Meliora (meh-lee-OR-ah) is Latin for “better things.” Their vision is a clean, happy, and healthy home life– one that doesn’t rely on secret formulas and mysterious chemicals.
Made with everyday household products, Meliora’s products are effective, safe, and easy to reproduce. They are so confident in their product that they even provide the recipes! Meliora aims to change the cleaning product marketplace while also increasing awareness of the ingredients found in products used every day.
MTM Recognition has been in the employee recognition business since 1971. Their manufacturing plant in Princeton, Illinois, hand-crafts extraordinary jewelry pieces every day. Recognition is their business - from corporate, service, safety awards to commemorative, custom pieces of artwork, trophies, and jewelry, MTM can provide it all.
Some of their top products include custom rings, custom watches, custom jewelry, lifestyle products, recognition programs and platforms, custom awards, plaques, challenge coins, badges, trophies, sculptures, and artwork. They also provide hand-crafted pieces as well as top rated customer service.
DuPage Metals and Machinery Manufacturing event will be discussing the challenges many companies face in keeping DuPage County a world-class manufacturing center. By learning ways to support the existing talent, further development, and maintain retention of Metals and Machinery Manufacturing companies in the region, attendees will ensure DuPage County can retain its proper position in the global manufacturing landscape.
