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Every day in client facilities from Chicago to Carbondale, IMEC specialists work with leaders and their teams to solve problems and improve performance. These projects generate more than $600 million in sales, productivity and cost saving improvements for our clients annually, and save or create more than 6,700 Illinois jobs.

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Energy Dynamics AS 9100 Certification
5S/Workplace Organization

Grease and functional fluid manufacturer sees increase in safety and production efficiencies with adoption of 5S/Workplace Organization.

80/20 business optimization process
80/20

80/20 Business Optimization Process training improves employee focus, profitability and customer value for athletic equipment manufacturer.

Neurodiversity in the workplace
Customized Workforce Training

Custom grinding and milling manufacturer – and its’ customers – reap the benefits of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace.

Triton Manufacturing Employee Engagement Survey
Employee Engagement

Employee Engagement Survey boosts continuous improvement focus on workforce culture shift.

Beall Manufacturing Feasibility Study Program
Energy Management

East Alton manufacturer acts on energy to generate major cost savings.

SK Hand Tool
Facility Optimization (Lean)

Innovative project team fast-tracks new facility; puts SK Hand Tools back on the market.

Budnick Converting
Facility Optimization (Lean)

Adhesive materials manufacturer leverages setup reduction and facilities layout review to improve efficiency and workforce engagement.

Facility Optimization (Lean)

Digital scale manufacturer focuses on an efficient flow and maximizing space to increase employee and customer satisfaction.

Simformotion Space Solution Online
Facility Optimization (Lean)

Simulation developer improves warehousing, inventory, and facility layout to accomodate new customer growth.

Image Industries SEO Training
Market Analysis

Stud welding equipment manufacturer finds refreshed view on marketing through new online engagement program.

IVP Plastics Marketing Analysis
Market Analysis

Injection molder leverages design and prototyping to win new business.

Premier Fabrication Marketing Analysis
Market Analysis

New markets and capabilities focus of growth plan for construction steel manufacturer.

Organizational Excellence

Employee pair guides organization-wide approach to excellence with evidence-based framework.

Organizational Excellence

Comprehensive framework allows stakeholders to impact goals, planning and results.

Tempel Steel Problem Solving Training
Problem Solving

Productivity gains enable Chicago manufacturer to reduce scrap, cut costs.

Unitech Lean Manufacturing and 5S
Process Efficiency (5S)

Manufacturing service provider gets lean and clean.

Header Die Tool 5S Process
Process Efficiency (5S)

Tool and fastener manufacturer embarks on “on-going culture change” for continuous improvement.

IRMCO 5S Process
Process Efficiency (5S)

Evanston manufacturer “leans” toward world class customer service.

Spartan Light Metal Products Lean Manufacturing
Process Efficiency (Lean)

Southwest Illinois Manufacturer Re-Focuses Efficiency on Customer Needs.

Process Efficiency (Lean)

Contract cable and wire harness manufacturer leverages lean to launch an organization wide efficiency transformation.

Brade Foote Gear Works Gap Assessment
Process Efficiency (Lean)

IMEC helped Brad Foote Gear Works create a future state map and list of action items to help performance.

Driv Lok Lean Manufacturing
Process Efficiency (Lean)

IMEC-Kishwaukee College solutions help manufacturer cut costs and reduce set-up times.

Fusion OEM Lean Manufacturing
Process Efficiency (Lean)

IMEC helps Fusion identify and implement a series of efficiency improvements to become more lean.

GFX International Lean Manufacturing
Process Efficiency (Lean)

Building an army of lean thinkers with six sigma.

Mighty Hook 5S Process
Process Efficiency (Lean)

Manufacturer drives lean, workforce, and strategy improvements to build an efficient fulfillment process.

Phoenix Woodworking Lean Manufacturing
Process Efficiency (Lean)

Woodworking shop cuts overtime, material costs, scrap, and rework with Lean.

Ridley Feed Lean VSM
Process Efficiency (VSM)

Lean solution helps Feed producer meet customer requirements.

Gilster Mary Lee Lean Manufacturing
Process Efficiency (VSM)

Private-label food manufacturer embraces the concept of continuous improvement.

Mchenry County Work Center
Process Management

The McHenry County Workforce Network partners with a variety of local stakeholders.

Skandia AS9100C Standard Registration
Process Management (AS)

Aircraft Interiors Specialist flies through AS9100C audit with IMEC’s help.

Energy Dynamics AS 9100 Certification
Process Management (AS)

IMEC helps prepare company for aerospace certification.

Raynor Manufacturing ISO 17025 Registration
Process Management (ISO)

Quality project opens door to new sales opportunities.

Share Machine Gap Assessment
Process Management (ISO)

Custom machine shop focuses on ISO strategy to develop new sales.

Thermionics Corporation Quality Management System
Process Management (ISO)

From zero to 88: Springfield company turns up the heat on quality.

Alpha Start Tool ISO Readiness
Process Management (ISO)

Family business gains professionalism by adding ISO certification its toolbox.

Corrugated Metals ISO Registration
Process Management (ISO)

ISO positions company to land defense contract.

Frey & Weis QMS Implementation
Process Management (ISO)

Precision machining company counts quality system as key to keeping them on track.

CIM Tech Plastics
Process Management (ISO)

ISO 9001:2015 Drives Process Effectiveness and Enhances Customer Satisfaction, Growth.

Kopp DOT/ISO 3834
Process Management (ISO)

Custom welding company benefits from custom quality management system.

MTH Pumps Streamline
Process Management (ISO)

Specialty pump manufacturer achieves ISO certification with “Flying Colors”.

Quality Metal Products VSM
Quality Planning

Construction equipment supplier cuts defects, improves delivery performance.

Fire Chariot Risk Mitigation
Risk Mitigation

Family-owned Fire Chariot leverages risk review to improve supply chain relations.

Nitrex Safety Improvement
Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Safety plan helps company avoid accidents, reduce operating costs.

Armoloy of Illinois Marketing Strategies
Strategic Marketing

Coating technologies manufacturer boosts engagement with customers with a winning lead generation program.

Lindy Manufacturing Strat Marketing
Strategic Marketing

Metal stamping company implements strategic marketing program to inspire enthusiasm for customer focus and re-engagement.

Maxant Technologies Thrive Marketing Intelligence
Strategic Marketing

Medical imaging company gets an inside look at the competitive marketplace.

Roesch Comprehensive Marketing Strategy
Strategic Marketing

Prioritized growth strategy brings new life to Southwestern Illinois manufacturer.

Rockford Ball Screw Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning

Communication and leadership commitment drive business growth.

Forster Tool and Manufacturing Company
Strategic Planning

Strategic plan incites employee commitment to performance and productivity improvements

Ace Sign Co Probe Assessment
Strategy Development (PROBE)

PROBE business assessment helps prioritize improvements and establish key goals.

ASK Power Probe Assessment
Strategy Development (PROBE)

Global benchmark data helps Aurora manufacturer maximize KPIs for an international marketplace.

Nudo Products Probe Assessment
Strategy Development (PROBE)

Central IL manufacturer leverages global benchmark assessment to redefine key strategy.

Strategy Implementation

Fourth gen manufacturer focuses on business processes to meet changing demands in a unique space

PPG Industries Rewrite SWPPP and SPCC
Sustainability

Glass manufacturer turns to IMEC for environmental updates & much more.

American Standard Circuits E3 Assessment
Sustainability (E3)

E3 review reveals area where American Standard Circuits could optimize.

Dulin Metals E3 Assessment
Sustainability (E3)

E3 assessment helps Dulin Metals CO take a quantitative and qualitative look at their processes.

Elkay Manufacturing E3 Assessment
Sustainability (E3)

E-3 Review helps Savanna manufacturer look at business with fresh eyes.

GKN Land Systems E3 Assessment
Sustainability (E3)

E3 process results in operational improvements and cost savings.

S&C Electric Company E3 Assessment
Sustainability (E3)

Green thinking takes root in Chicago electric company’s culture.

Technology Implementation (ERP)

ERP software selection positions precision machining company for the next phase of strategic growth

Drawing Technology ERP System
Technology Implementation (ERP)

Manufacturer of machinery for wire goods draws on tehcnology to boost efficiency company-wide.

The Caldwell Group State Process Maps
Technology Implementation (ERP)

Manufacturer of below-the-hook lifting systems chooses a new manufacturing information system.

Roesch VSM / TWI
Technology Implementation (ERP)

Workforce improvements yield greater customer confidence.

Technology Implementation (ERP)

Project management techniques position injection molding manufacturer for ERP implementation success

Technology Management (Cybersecurity)

Federal cybersecurity guideline drives precision machining manufacturer to create and embrace a strict focus on information security

CoreCentric Solutions TWI
Workforce Coaching (TWI)

Aftermarket service solutions company boosts employee efficiency with WWII-era program.

Enercon Engineering TWI
Workforce Coaching (TWI)

TWI solutions help power generator be more flexible.

Gateway Packaging TWI
Workforce Coaching (TWI)

Custom package of classroom learning and on-the-job coaching delivers results.

Little Lady Foods TWI
Workforce Coaching (TWI)

Frozen food company turns up the heat on leadership training.

Plymouth Tube Job Instruction Module
Workforce Coaching (TWI)

Cultural Fit key for Streator tube manufacturer in workforce training project.

Workforce Coaching (TWI)

Clean technology market leader improves organization through new scheduling systems and enhanced leadership roles

More client success stories are available by contacting IMEC at info@imec.org.

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