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How IMEC Helped Se-Kure Controls Build Marketing Capabilities for the Future
Company Snapshot Company: Se-Kure Controls Location: Illinois Industry: Retail Loss Prevention & Security Manufacturing Products: Anti-theft devices, retail security systems, convex mirrors, and safety products for retailers. MEP Partner: IMEC […]
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How IMEC Helped Pedoc Power Pedestals Build a Stronger Future Through Strategic Partnerships
Company Snapshot Manufacturer: Pedoc Power Pedestals Location: Illinois Industry: Electrical Equipment Manufacturing MEP Partner: IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) Marketing Partner: B2Btail The Challenge For nearly five decades, Pedoc Power […]
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How IMEC Helped Apparel Redefined Transform Through Innovation, Digital Growth, and Strategic Partnership
Company Snapshot Manufacturer: Apparel Redefined Location: Cook County, Illinois Industry: Custom Apparel Manufacturing & Decoration Products/Services: Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing, print-on-demand manufacturing, apparel decoration, apparel innovation MEP Partner: IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing […]
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From Priorities to a Practical Plan
McHenry ARPA Strategy Projects Position Manufacturers for Growth IMEC and Apex US Financial helped three McHenry County manufacturers align leadership, define goals, and build actionable roadmaps through the Advance McHenry […]
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Brewing Growth: How IMEC Helped Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Build a Stronger Future
Company Snapshot Manufacturer: Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Location: McHenry, Illinois Industry: Specialty Coffee Manufacturing Products/Services: Specialty coffee roasting, wholesale coffee, mushroom coffee, single-origin coffees, private-label coffee, espresso catering MEP Partner: […]
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How IMEC Helped Imago Manufacturing Build a Stronger, More Competitive Business
Company Snapshot Manufacturer: Imago Manufacturing Location: McHenry County, Illinois Industry: Precision CNC Machining Products/Services: Production CNC machining specializing in mill-turn components, five-axis machining, robotic automation, and close-tolerance manufacturing. MEP Partner: […]
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Building a Smarter Path to Growth
NiMCO Corporation partnered with IMEC and Transformed Sales to sharpen its sales strategy and build a more focused approach to lead generation, resulting in $2.17M+ in economic impact and a […]
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Strengthening Leadership to Drive a More Connected and Accountable Workforce
To support continued growth and strengthen its internal leadership capabilities, Midwest Packaging & Container partnered with IMEC to invest in its frontline supervisors, those closest to daily operations and team […]
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From Assessment to Automation: How Quadrant Tool Turned Insight into Revenue-Generating Space
Quadrant Tool & Manufacturing Company is a precision CNC machining business located in Schaumburg, specializing in high-precision components for advanced manufacturing industries such as medical, aerospace, and defense. When leadership […]
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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.