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Legacy. Innovation. Efficiency.

When Frantz Manufacturing Company recognized the need to modernize its outdated AS400 system, they turned to IMEC for guidance. Through the structured IMEC ERP evaluation and selection process, Frantz identified the best-fit system to improve efficiency, planning, and long-term growth.

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Empower. Engage. Elevate.

Safety Storage, Inc. partnered with IMEC to strengthen supervisory leadership and communication, resulting in $120,000 in annual savings, higher productivity, improved engagement, and reduced turnover.

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GIESECKE & DEVRIENT

To address the growing need for skilled maintenance talent, Giesecke & Devrient (G+D) partnered with IMEC to develop and launch a U.S. Department of Labor–registered Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship Program. The initiative has enhanced workforce skills, reduced downtime, and established a sustainable talent pipeline for long-term operational success.

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Transforming Operations through Trusted Digital Partnerships

IMEC and Softweb Solutions are helping Illinois manufacturers modernize with measurable results: like a 40% faster onboarding process at Midwest Packaging and a 30% shorter sales cycle at Hennig.

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Meyer Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.

Fueled by lean principles and daily commitment to improvement, Meyer Tool is building on small wins to achieve record-breaking results, and cultivating a culture where every employee’s voice drives long-term success.

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Header Die and Tool, Inc.

With a long-standing commitment to Lean Manufacturing and a decades-long partnership with IMEC, Header Die and Tool continues to transform its workforce and operations through hands-on simulation training. By reintroducing Lean tools and skills to its team, the company fostered shared learning, reduced costs, and laid the foundation for continuous improvement.

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IFH Group

Leadership development program grooms new leaders to improve collaboration and problem solving, and effectively manage change as the company grows.

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Wagner Machine Co.

Champaign precision machine shop improves quality and processes, and sees an increase in new customers after achieving dual certifications for ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D.

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Bourn and Koch, Inc.

Machine tool manufacturer converts tribal knowledge into standard work using industry 4.0 technologies and sees improvement in workforce development, efficiencies, and the bottom line.

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Quad City Engineering, Co.

East Moline machine shop improves business processes, boosts productivity, and attracts new customers after becoming ISO 9001:2015 certified.

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VMC Chinese Parts

Carbondale manufacturer grows online sales with streamlined Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy.

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Midwest Aero Support, Inc.

Machesney Park manufacturer achieves cybersecurity compliance goals to meet Department of Defense security requirements.

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PedalCell

Chicago manufacturer leverages Illinois Manufacturing Innovation Voucher to develop and launch a ground-breaking new product locally and internationally.

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Trim-Tex

Drywall manufacturer improves workplace culture and employee engagement through workforce development trainings.

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Area Diesel Service, Inc.

Carlinville manufacturer achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification and sees improvement in work culture, customer satisfaction, and their bottom line.

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Kohnen Concrete Products

Family-owned concrete products manufacturer improves customer engagement and employee productivity with new state-of-the-art website and logo refresh.

Customer EngagementMarketing & Sales Growth