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Apprenticeships offer manufacturers a strategic solution to workforce challenges by developing skilled, loyal employees from within, boosting engagement, and significantly improving retention—especially when supported by expert partners like IMEC.
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New Opportunities Available to Strengthen Operations, Workforce, and Competitiveness in Kane County.
Success Stories
When Frantz Manufacturing Company recognized the need to modernize its outdated AS400 system, they turned to IMEC for guidance.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.
Success Stories
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.
Success Stories
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.
Webinar Recordings
Discover how top manufacturers are transforming their operations by unlocking the power of legacy data.
Blogs
Veterans bring proven leadership, adaptability, and reliability to the workforce; delivering measurable impact across teams, systems, and operations.
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Effective leadership isn’t just taught; it’s cultivated through personalized coaching that turns training into lasting impact, strengthens teams, and drives sustainable growth.
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Coaching at IMEC empowers manufacturing leaders and teams to move beyond technical expertise; cultivating self-awareness, trust, and alignment that drive lasting performance and organizational transformation.
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Discover how Power BI dashboards transform raw sales data into real-time insights that drive smarter decisions, stronger teams, and measurable business growth.
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Learn the ten most common workplace safety risks in manufacturing, why they matter, and the best practices you can apply to protect your employees and strengthen your safety culture.
Webinar Recordings
We’ll cover an introduction to the foreign exchange market, this year’s market development and tools for currency risk management.
Blogs
When family tensions rise in succession, an Internal Family Systems–focused coach helps leaders cut through the noise and move forward with clarity.
News
From Oct. 3–10, Makers on the Move showcases innovation and rewarding careers in Illinois manufacturing.
Webinar Recordings
In this webinar, you’ll discover how VSM can uncover hidden inefficiencies and bring teams together to drive meaningful change.
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Anthony Browning, Plant Manager at HELLA Electronics in Flora, IL, blends innovation, automation, and community impact in his work. Now, he brings that vision and dedication to service as the newest member of the IMEC Board of Directors.
Our cutting-edge supply chain center is designed to connect Illinois manufacturers with suppliers across the United States. Tailored specifically to support the Buy America Initiative, this initiative fosters local sourcing and empowers manufacturers to access a diverse network of reliable suppliers.
We created Career Pathways in Manufacturing to strengthen workforce and economic competitiveness, securing a resilient economy for the future.
