Webinar Recordings
OSHA COMPLIANCE OUTLOOK: Key Updates & Priorities for 2026
In this webinar, Brian Bothast, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist with the Peoria OSHA office, will break down OSHA’s upcoming National and Regional Emphasis Programs and what they mean for Illinois manufacturers.
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SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE: Protecting Workers and Ensuring Reliability
This webinar will highlight key practices and precautions to help safeguard your workforce while maintaining operational reliability.
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MASTERING JOB METHODS: Unlocking Continuous Improvement with TWI
This webinar will equip you with the tools and insights needed to lead your team more effectively and achieve measurable improvements in productivity and quality.
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AS9100D Internal Auditor Training Course – Belvidere
The AS9100D Internal Auditor Training (1.5 days) covers Quality Management System requirements to enhance quality, improve processes, reduce risks, and focus on key metrics for continual improvement.
News
IMEC and Commerce Bank Deliver “Lean Meets Finance” Event Series to Support Illinois Manufacturers
IMEC and Commerce Bank completed a four-city Lean Meets Finance series that helped Illinois manufacturers connect Lean practices with financial process improvements to boost efficiency, strengthen cash flow, and improve overall performance.
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SIOSH/SAFETYCON 2026 – Edwardsville
The event features a full day of breakout sessions and vendor fair with prize drawings. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served throughout the day to keep your team charged.
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2026 iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit – Champaign
Join the iFAB Tech Hub for an all-day summit focused on biomanufacturing and precision fermentation!
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MEXICO TIMELY TOPICS: Expectations and Challenges Today
The latest economic data from Mexico and what it means for US manufacturers and insights into the recent volatility of the peso.
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NAVIGATING GLOBAL TRADE: Understanding Tariffs & the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Classification Through Cookies
This interactive session uses the cookie recipe as an accessible but powerful analogy to decode how HTS classification, tariff exposure, and global sourcing decisions directly impact your bottom line as an Illinois manufacturer.
Success Stories
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.