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ICP to add virus-resistant product packaging

Mar 22, 2021 2:45 PM - Itasca-based ICP Industrial Inc. has signed a five-year agreement granting it worldwide exclusivity for HeiQ's Viroblock technology in thin film coatings for printing and coating processes.
Middleby explores antimicrobial LED lighting

Mar 18, 2021 2:18 PM - Elgin-based Middleby Corp. Thursday announced its investment and license agreement with Vyv, for use of the company's proprietary antimicrobial LED technology within Middleby food processing equipment.
Four award-winning nanotech experts join Stoicheia

Mar 15, 2021 2:34 PM - Stoicheia, a nanotechnology startup based in Skokie, Monday announced the first four members of its scientific advisory board.
Yamazen Inc. headquarters set to open in Elk Grove

Mar 10, 2021 2:18 PM - Krusinski Construction Co. has completed the ground-up construction of a new corporate headquarters, showroom and warehouse for Yamazen Inc. at 111 NW Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village.
Suburban manufacturers make Top 8 in contest

Mar 9, 2021 3:01 PM - Four suburban companies remain in the field of contenders vying for the title of Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.
Michael King appointed CEO of Pactiv Evergreen

Mar 8, 2021 2:29 PM - Lake Forest-based Pactiv Evergreen Inc. said Monday that John McGrath has elected to retire as CEO of the company and has been succeeded by Michael King.
Company makes desks for at-home workforce

Mar 4, 2021 2:39 PM - Bolingbrook-based office products supplier Victor Technology LLC launched its first two electric standing desk models.
Middleby's sales dip as restaurants struggle during COVID

Mar 1, 2021 2:11 PM - Elgin-based Middleby Corp. reported fourth-quarter sales and earnings results Monday. Net sales decreased 7.4% in the fourth quarter over the same quarter in 2019. Excluding the impacts of acquisitions and foreign exchange rates, sales decreased 9.3% in the fourth quarter over the comparative prior year period, reflecting the impact of COVID-19, the company said.
Fuel cell truck supplier to build in Bolingbrook

Mar 1, 2021 1:33 PM - New York-based Hyzon Motors Inc. Monday announced plans to build a factory in Bolingbrook to make fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies used in commercial trucks.
Middleby opens kitchen innovation hub near Dallas

Feb 23, 2021 2:44 PM - Elgin-based Middleby Corp. Tuesday announced the grand opening of the Middleby Innovation Kitchens located in the Dallas area.

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