Walter Bruno Zoberis, age 86, of Burr Ridge passed away peacefully, joining his devoted wife, Erna Jean, his beloved grandson, Zachary Plantz, and many family members in Heaven on September 21, 2025.
CHICAGO – Laystrom Manufacturing opened its doors last Friday to a visit with Illinois State Senator Omar Aquinos (D-Chicago). Jeff Dec, the company’s soon-retiring president, discussed with Senator Aquinos Laystrom’s role in developing equipment for the agriculture industry and the supply chain during the tour of Laystrom’s Chicago facility. The visit was with the second state legislator Laystrom Manufacturing has hosted over the past few years. Previously, State Rep. Eva Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) visited the plant to see firsthand the type of manufacturing goes on in her Illinois House district. TMA’s Advocacy Team works directly with TMA members to organize visits from elected officials. TMA’s state lobbyist David Curtin says that opening doors to lawmakers is crucial. “Most lawmakers have little idea the types of important contributions small and midsize manufacturers in their districts are making on a day-to-day basis,” Curtin said. “Allowing them to see firsthand TMA members’ incredible work is more powerful than anything a lobbyist could attempt to convey.” The TMA Advocacy Team is prepared to set up Legislator Connect visits with local and state policymakers. TMA members need only email info@tmaillinois.org to begin the process.
CHICAGO – FABTECH 2025 was more than a showcase of innovation—it was a celebration of community. TMA’s Director of Development, Isaac Flex, hit the show
SCHAUMBURG – The Schaumburg-based Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) is celebrating its 100th year in 2025, and at the same time is celebrating and recognizing the small and midsize manufacturers that have made the Association possible.
GOODLAND, Ind., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a recent transaction, injection molding specialist Adkev of Goodland, IN has acquired Winzeler Gear of Harwood Heights, IL.
“I had come across Rogan Corp. at the National Association of Music Merchants’ annual conference in 2023,” Finn said. “We were in the middle of testing our knobs, and I said ‘Well, we just really need to work with them.’”
A member of TMA since 2021, Kelair Dampers is now a part of Woodlawn Engineering, located in Bellwood, Illinois.
“Joey” Bettinardi, Vice President of Sales and Operations at Betts Precision in Alsip, Illinois, represents well “Gen Z” – a generation that focuses on two key components in their life work: environmental consciousness and company culture.
For Gen Zers like 25-year-old Bettinardi, working to make the world a better place is a crucial motivating factor for their careers.
WHEELING, IL – At a very young age, Gabriel Perez began helping his mother with her embroidery work in Rincon de Dolores, Michoacan Mexico.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 2:00 PM until the time of the Memorial Service at 4:00 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main Street, Lombard.