INDIANA— Indiana’s vast manufacturing companies have long strengthened the state’s economy. In its third year, a statewide competition highlights employers boasting a positive culture, including Kimball Electronics Jasper in Jasper.
The 2024 list of Indiana’s Best Places to Work in Manufacturing, presented by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, features winning companies from Evansville, Indianapolis, Jasper, Noblesville, Poseyville, Sharpsville, and Urbana.
“It’s a pleasure to honor once again Indiana’s manufacturers emphasizing strong workplace cultures and employee well-being,” says Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders. “Manufacturing is an anchor of Indiana’s economy and a pathway to giving Hoosiers opportunities to advance their careers, learn new skills, and be prepared for the future economy.”
The company rankings will be unveiled at the 2024 Best IN Manufacturing Awards Luncheon on December 11, where the latest Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana competition winner will also be announced. Event sponsors are the spirit sponsor, Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Purdue MEP), with gold sponsor Kalenborn Abresist Corporation and silver sponsor Evonik Tippecanoe Laboratories.
Indiana’s Best Places to Work in Manufacturing were determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. The Workforce Research Group handled the selection process.
The seven 2024 honorees range in Hoosier employee count from 30 to nearly 607.
All companies that participated in the 2024 program receive an in-depth evaluation identifying strengths and weaknesses according to their employees. This report can be used to develop or enhance employee retention and recruitment programs.
Kalenborn Abresist Corporation of Urbana has taken first place in each of the first two years of the competition.
In addition to the December 11 awards, winners will be recognized via a particular section of the Indiana Chamber’s BizVoice® magazine.
The Best IN Manufacturing awards celebration luncheon is open to the public. Individual tickets and tables of 10 are available at www.indianachamber.com/best-places-manufacturing.
The 2024 Indiana Best Places to Work in Manufacturing companies are listed in alphabetical order (no ranking):
Company / Primary Indiana Location
- AMPG – Indianapolis
- Crosspoint Polymer Technologies – Evansville
- Functional Devices, Inc. – Sharpsville
- Kalenborn Abresist Corporation – Urbana
- Kimball Electronics Jasper – Jasper
- Nexxt Spine – Noblesville
- Nix Industrial – Poseyville
