Success Stories
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 (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) Digital Marketing Partner: B2Btail The Challenge For more than 60 years, Se-Kure Controls has built a reputation for manufacturing innovative retail […]
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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 Pedestals has built its reputation on engineering high-quality outdoor electrical power pedestals that improve safety, durability, and aesthetics in parks, marinas, commercial developments, and public […]
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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 Excellence Center) Digital Marketing Partner: B2Btail Building More Than a Business For more than 50 years, Apparel Redefined has been part of Cook County’s […]
Success Stories
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 grant program. Manufacturers rarely suffer from a shortage of ideas. The harder problem is deciding which ideas matter most, getting leadership aligned around them, and […]
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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: IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) Digital Marketing Partner: B2Btail The Challenge Heady Cup Coffee Roasters has earned a reputation for producing exceptional specialty coffee […]
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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: IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) Marketing Partner: B2Btail The Challenge Since opening its doors in 2007, Imago Manufacturing has focused on continuous improvement. Owner Ryan […]
Success Stories
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 10/10 client recommendation. SITUATION NiMCO Corporation had a strong product and a strong position in the market. As the only U.S. manufacturer of gable-top packaging […]
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Illinois Manufacturers Continue Manufacturing Month Celebration as “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour Visits the University of Illinois Springfield
Tour runs Oct. 2 – 9, is visiting manufacturing facilities, colleges and community centers across Illinois to spotlight career opportunities and highlight modern manufacturing
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Illinois Manufacturers Celebrate Manufacturing Month with Launch of “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour at TCCI Manufacturing in Decatur
Tour runs Oct. 2 – 9, will visit manufacturing facilities, colleges and community centers across Illinois to spotlight career opportunities and highlight modern manufacturing
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RESHORING 2.0
Explore how Illinois small and mid-sized manufacturers can use automation, process stability, workforce development and digital transformation to compete for the next generation of domestic manufacturing opportunities.