Manufacturing quality music apparel since 1892, DeMoulin Bros. and Co. is the oldest and largest manufacturer of music performance group apparel in the world.

The U.S. Department of Energy provides FREE energy assessment to small and medium sized manufacturers through a network of twenty-four Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC), located at universities throughout the country. The Bradley IAC, which is the only center in the state of Illinois, has been performing these assessments since 1993.

Time saved is money made. InnoTech Manufacturing, LLC operates on this premise and designs products which ensure its customers the same benefits. InnoTech is a versatile, creative metals manufacturing company. With over 70 combined years in the construction industry, the principles of InnoTech have consistently made innovations which save time and resources for various construction trades.

The NIU Foundation is introducing exciting changes to its Venture Grants Program. The changes will result in extended collaboration between NIU’s students and faculty, the development of NIU’s best “ideas” into viable, market-ready products or technologies, and the advancement of NIU by bringing different minds and skill sets together.

Founded in 1941, Wiegel Tool Works has been a leader in the metal stamping industry. Starting off as a progressive die builder, Wiegel has expanded its capabilities to a full turn-key operation. With over 70 years of experience and owned and operated by the 3rd generation of the family, Wiegel Tool Works has become a global supplier in the metal stamping industry, serving many different types of industries. Wiegel Tool Works possesses a complete tool room, visions systems, and automation.

Bellman- Melcor is a 50 year old family owned business headquartered in Tinley Park, IL. Bellman-Melcor manufacturers brazing and soldering preforms and distributes bulk brazing and soldering materials in silver bearing, non-silver, and specialty metals.

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.

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.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program  applications are now available through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Do you have new ideas, potential new products and services, or opportunities to connect with technology partners related to some of the following research topics? When applying for this unique opportunity, businesses have a chance to submit proposals for innovative ideas. Research topics for this year’s program include:

Smart Medical Technology, Inc. designs and manufactures medical and healthcare products that have impacted the evolution of healthcare services worldwide.

Smart Medical Technology has patented, trademarked, and received FDA approval, and UL certification of its ground breaking lateral patient transfer system.