"Softweb didn’t just show up as a software vendor, they came in as a true problem solver, working hand-in-hand with IMEC and client stakeholders from discovery to deployment."
Featuring Midwest Packaging & Hennig | Powered by IMEC + Softweb Solutions
At IMEC, building a future-ready manufacturing industry means empowering companies with the right technology, partners, and expertise. Our collaboration with Softweb Solutions, a global leader in digital transformation, is a testament to how impactful the right partnership can be.
More Than a Vendor: A Trusted Partner in Digital Innovation
Softweb Solutions is not just a technology vendor, they are a strategic partner to IMEC and Illinois manufacturers, helping to execute large-scale, high-impact solutions. With Softweb’s technical excellence and a shared commitment to measurable outcomes, we’ve helped manufacturers overcome complex operational challenges, increase efficiency, and embrace innovation.
Two recent success stories with Midwest Packaging and Hennig demonstrate the power of these partnerships.
Midwest Packaging: A Modern LMS for a Resilient Workforce
The Challenge:
Midwest Packaging, a provider of packaging equipment and custom solutions, was grappling with a high-turnover environment and a training process that was difficult to scale. Their legacy desktop software (Amtech) stored employee performance data, but they lacked a robust system to deliver and track training.
The Solution:
Working collaboratively, IMEC and Softweb delivered a fully integrated Learning Management System (LMS), powered by iSpring Learn and enhanced with a custom-built web portal. This solution enabled:
- Seamless integration with Amtech for employee performance data
- Tailored learning tracks and certification paths
- Centralized dashboards for real-time tracking of training progress
- Custom reports comparing pre- and post-training efficiency
Through joint discovery workshops, sprint planning, and wireframe reviews, Softweb embedded themselves in the client’s team, driving toward a solution that would improve employee onboarding and upskilling.
The Impact:
Midwest Packaging now has a centralized, scalable training system that empowers HR and managers to measure performance gains, automate training delivery, and reduce onboarding time. Softweb’s thoughtful integration ensures that data flows seamlessly between platforms, creating a single source of truth for workforce development.
- 40% reduction in onboarding time
- Increased confidence in training outcomes
- Full visibility into learning progress and efficiency gains
- Shift from vendor to partner mindset; Softweb was invited to share in the success
Hennig: Augmented Reality to Revolutionize Sales
The Challenge:
Hennig Inc., a global leader in machine protection systems, wanted to reduce its sales cycle time and enhance the customer experience. Their sales team needed a modern tool that could show customers what custom conveyors would look like in their own facilities, in real time.
The Solution:
IMEC and Softweb collaborated to develop an iPad-based CPQ (configure, price, quote) tool with augmented reality (AR) functionality. The solution combined a Unity 3D-powered AR experience with a custom quoting backend and a web-based dashboard. Capabilities included:
- Real-time AR visualizations of products in customer environments
- On-site quoting functionality to shorten decision cycles
- Web-based quote tracking and analytics
- Offline functionality for field reps
- Better Space planning for integration of Conveyor machine with existing systems.
The Impact:
With the AR CPQ app, Hennig’s sales team now closes deals faster, reduces on-site visits, and offers a “wow factor” that builds customer confidence. The solution is scalable, future-proof, and backed by training and deployment support.
- 30% reduction in time to close sales
- 50% fewer in-person visits needed for quoting
- 90% of quotes now delivered on-site during first customer meetings
- Enhanced sales team productivity and customer trust
The IMEC + Softweb Difference
Together, IMEC and Softweb Solutions empower manufacturers to:
- Achieve operational efficiency
- Retain and upskill their workforce
- Shorten sales cycles with cutting-edge technology
- Build digital confidence through clear, professional communication and execution
Both Midwest Packaging and Hennig experienced results because Softweb didn’t show up just as a software vendor, they came in as a true problem solver, working hand-in-hand with IMEC and client stakeholders from discovery to deployment.
Whether it’s workforce development, AR-enabled sales tools, or custom platform integrations, Softweb delivers scalable solutions aligned with IMEC’s mission to help manufacturers Plan. Implement. Excel.
Ready to unlock the possibilities?
The solutions built for Midwest Packaging and Hennig are just the beginning. IMEC and Softweb Solutions are ready to help Illinois manufacturers discover what’s next: whether it’s digital training, sales enablement, or system integration.
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Contact IMEC to start your transformation journey today.
