Tonya Gross Millinery designs and manufactures ready-to-wear, couture, and bespoke head wear.  The company produces hand-made headwear for men and women using traditional hat making techniques out of Chicago.

Tonya creates custom hats for everyday wear and special occasions including weddings, parties, and the Kentucky Derby. All hat projects begin with a private consultation and can be scheduled via email.  Tonya Gross Millinery is committed to turning any silhouette a customer desires into a special piece of eye candy.

ShapeMaster Inc. was formed to provide buyers, engineers, inventors, and designers the ability to order all different sizes and quantities of solutions in plastics and other materials for their manufacturing needs.  From vacuum forming, drape forming, and pressure forming to CNC machining and custom fabrication, they take pride in being able to help with all project needs. 

ShapeMaster utilizes various types of computer-aided design (CAD) technology to manufacture prototypes and production pieces with paramount precision.  They are also proud to be listed as a Corzan® CPVC Key Industrial Fabricator stocking a broad selection of sheet material, welding rod, extruded PVC tubing, and standard PVC duct fittings.  In addition to their use of CAD technology and industrial fabricaiton, ShapeMaster also provides assembly services and on-site installation and repairs.

Are you an engineer or manager who understands the challenges associated with sharing part and product data from concept to end-of-life, and who wants to explore emerging technologies to alleviate these challenges?  If so, you are encouraged to Join DMDII for a technology showcase focused on informing product design with data-driven insights from across a product lifecycle.

Ameren Illinois, in conjunction with corporate and nonprofit partners, is pleased to offer short-term competency-based trainings and certification programs that can benefit any manufacturer in Illinois.  Two of the programs: Building Operator Certification and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Training offer the unique opportunity to earn credentials at a great value while gaining hands-on experience that translates to manufacturing energy efficiency and sustainable improvements across industries.

Forster Tool and Manufacturing Company has taken pride in being a women-owned business, and demonstrated its commitment to clients seeking precision custom machining services for more than 50 years.  Forster Tool and Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 AND AS9100D certified.  They are a client success for thinking strategically and positioning themselves for future successes with IMEC's help.

Situation

With an ever-growing increase in global competition, Forster Tool and Manufacturing Company was losing high volume, low margin work overseas. Clients were developing warehouses and sourcing parts globally. Forster needed a new strategy for higher margin domestic work, and quickly. Additionally, the company knew their impending upgrade to ISO 9001:2015 would require a deeper analysis of risks and rewards –creating a perfect opportunity to explore their larger strategic vision for the future.

Jarvis Lighting manufactures LED light fixtures for commercial applications. Their products provide bright, efficient and reliable lighting. Jarvis LED lights save energy and improve visibility and safety while also maintaining a high efficiency that reduces energy costs. An incredibly long lifetime means virtually no maintenance, increasing the savings. Jarvis Lighting’s products have an innovative design with the goal of providing maximum value to the customer. Some of their top products include LED Flood Lights, LED Wall Mounted Security Lights, LED Parking Lot Lights, and LED Gas Station Lights.

Abbey Metal Services can be counted on for all custom fabrication and tank repair needs!  The company has been helping commercial and industrial customers for 57 years with everything from tanks and linings to welding and fabrication.  Abbey Metal Services's specialties are lining, welding, rubber lining and fabrication in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper.

As a member of the American Welding Society, the company offers quality products and services according to customers' precise specifications at competitive pricing.  Abbey Metal Services is committed to meeting customers' needs and even offers on-site repair and installation services.  The south side fabrication and welding shop can do anything from fabricate metals from drawings to helping with a design.  

SOLID Development Corp was founded in 2012 with a vision to help people make their dream products. Originally based in Chicago, SOLID moved to Evanston in 2016 and owns one of only a few industrial properties in the area. SOLID has recently expanded the services it offers to include manufacturing, packaging and order fulfillment. These expanded services have helped SOLID become a one-stop solution to help our customers reach the finish line.

SOLID offers product design and manufacturing as a service.  They help their customers reach the finish line by overcoming obstacles such as technical problems, cost concerns, low manufacturing volumes or delivering finished product to customers. SOLID Development Corp has helped design numerous products from commercial infrastructure, surgical instruments, home and office goods and many others.

Chicago Metal Supply has over 100 years of combined experience in architectural metal fabrication.  Their fabricating shop is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, which enables them to provide exceptional value and fast turnaround times to customers.  They are able to recreate historical copper work utilizing cold mold forming and old world artisan craftsmanship in their facilities.

Chicago Metal Supply is equipped to handle a number of projects.  Their product line includes Samsung metals, roof vents, downspouts, and more.  The company has experience in a variety of work like residential, commercial, and historical work.  The website's gallery showcases some of the completed projects.  Chicago Metal Supply can meet all architectural metal needs.

Trufab Group USA LLC is a precision sheet metal fabricator and job shop, specializing in CNC punching and bending.  They have advanced capabilities in metal fabrication in order to manufacture a wide range of products. They also utilize cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, including precision CNC machinery and quality control systems.

A full-service manufacturing company, Trufab focuses on fast turnaround, competitive pricing, and above all, quality.  They specialize in low-to medium-production volumes and aim for 100% on-time delivery. Trufab is committed to steady growth through investing in the latest manufacturing equipment and innovations in the industry which enables them to provide complete metal finishing solutions for their customers’ products.