Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA)
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The Illinois Manufacturers' Association is the premier and respected voice of manufacturers and industry in Illinois.
Springfield, Illinois
Joined February 2011
The IMA is excited to announce the 2025 class of inductees into the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame, which recognizes the people, products and companies that have made a lasting impact on the state’s manufacturing industry. Read more about this year's inductees here:
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September is Baby Safety Month! For more than 40 yrs, our friends at the Baby Safety Alliance have led the effort to educate parents & caregivers on the safe use & selection of juvenile products. Learn how to help create safe spaces for babies to grow, learn & play
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This Labor Day, we celebrate the 662,000 women and men powering Illinois manufacturing — building stronger communities and driving innovation. Wishing our members, partners, and the entire manufacturing workforce across Illinois a safe and happy Labor Day!
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We enjoyed a visit to IMA member #PennAluminum in Murphysboro earlier this month to present the company with an Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) grant on behalf of the @IllinoisDCEO. A premier manufacturer of aluminum drawn tubing and extruded shapes, Penn Aluminum is
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We were glad to deliver the Top 4 Finalist banner to VP of Operations Kevin Blocker and the team at @Chemring_Group Energetic Devices at their facility in Downer’s Grove earlier this month celebrating the company’s success of the company’s Joint Combined Aircrew System Tester
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IMA member @FerreroNACorp s the fastest growing confectionery company in North America and is expanding its capabilities in North America with a new Innovation Center and R&D Lab in Chicago and two major expansions to its Bloomington, Illinois plant. Ferrero’s commitment to
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RT @IllinoisMfgAssc: The @IMA_Today was honored to receive the prestigious Partner in Collaborative Innovation from the @MfgExecutive and @….
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With just over six weeks to go in this year’s Manufacturing Miles program in partnership with @BCBSIL, our members are continuing to rack up the miles! Check out this week’s leaderboard and visit our website to learn more:
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Read: Advanced manufacturing expansion opens opportunities for rural area schools (via @ManufactureDive).
manufacturingdive.com
Industry partnerships and career and technical education are crucial to prepare students for work in this growing field, a recent report stated.
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Read: Soaring power bills pose risk for Republicans | (via @CrainsChicago)
chicagobusiness.com
The 13-state grid operated by PJM Interconnection LLC has become a bellwether for the evolving US electricity system.
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ICYMI - OCOchem & IMA member @ADMUpdates are partnering to build a first-of-its-kind demonstration plant at ADM’s Decatur complex. This partnership is a major step forward for IL’s leadership in industrial carbon management and the bio-based economy. Learn more:.
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⏰Applications close at 5pm on August 31 for the fifth round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program @IllinoisDCEO. 💰Grant awards: $150,000–$550,000 .🔗Program details & application: |
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Great visit to IMA member company @NestleUSA Professional Solutions in Chicago earlier this month to present their team an Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) grant on behalf of @IllinoisDCEO. Nestlé Professional Solutions provides the finest ingredients, operational
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It’s a great day to be in Mt. Vernon to celebrate the opening of the new, 100% solar-powered Manner Polymers advanced manufacturing facility in Southern Illinois. The new 80,000sqft facility will be powered by an on-site 15-acre solar field and is expected to create more than 60.
Governor Pritzker gives remarks at the opening of the new, 100% solar-powered Manner Polymers advanced manufacturing facility in Southern Illinois
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RT @GovPritzker: Governor Pritzker gives remarks at the opening of the new, 100% solar-powered Manner Polymers advanced manufacturing facil….
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The Illinois Manufacturers Association hosted our fifth annual MPAC Golf Outing on August 12th at the beautiful Willow Crest Golf Club in Oakbrook. With more than 120 golfers hitting the course, the event provided a unique opportunity for manufacturers to connect, collaborate in
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Join us for a deep dive into an array of legal issues affecting manufacturers, including new laws and labor developments manufacturers need to know. IMA member UB Greensfelder LLP kicks off our next discussion on Sept 18.*1.5 SHRM & HRCI PDC* Register now:
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Read: Meta, Constellation celebrate new partnership in Clinton (via @WCIA3).
wcia.com
CLINTON, Ill. (WCIA) — On Tuesday, Facebook’s parent company, Meta, and Constellation Energy celebrated the deal they struck in June, ensuring Clinton’s Clean Energy Center stays …
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Read: O'Hare Airport's long-awaited terminal design takes flight (via @Suntimes)
chicago.suntimes.com
The new 19-gate terminal — which promises daylit interiors, natural plantings, 20,000 square feet of lounge space, and even a children's play area — would be a worthy addition to O'Hare.
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Join the IMA for our annual Environment & Energy Conference on Tuesday, Oct 21! This one-day program provides vital information for CEOs, plant managers, safety, legal/ environmental professionals & more. Registration closes on Oct 7, 2025 – join us!
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IMA's GC Patrick Schweska had the opportunity to join a coalition of advocates in meeting w/@RepBillFoster earlier this week discuss the importance of passing the EPIC Act. This bipartisan legislation will help strengthen America’s leadership in med innovation while ensuring
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