December 4, 2024 – On Friday, The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association will honor ADM as the recipient of the 2024 Barry L. MacLean Manufacturer of the Year. ADM will be honored at the IMA’s 131st Annual Luncheon on December 6, in Chicago,
“ADM’s innovation and leadership in pioneering nutrition solutions from the field to product are changing the lives of people across the world,” said Mark Denzler, President & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. “As a global leader in human and animal nutrition, ADM’s unrelenting drive and commitment has been demonstrated in their focus on bioprocessing including the iFAB tech hub designation, sustainability and regenerative agriculture, investments in cutting-edge food and agriculture technology startups, and clean energy technology. We are proud to recognize ADM as a best-in-class manufacturer.”
The IMA’s annual award recognizes a company for their leadership in six core areas:
- Manufacturing Advocacy: Serves as a strong voice for the manufacturing industry at the local, state, or national level.
- Operational Excellence: Creates a profound and lasting impact on stakeholders, companies, markets, and suppliers within the manufacturing sector with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Innovation & Technology: Committed to innovation, Research & Development, transformative product development, or technological advances.
- Workforce Development & Diversity: Focused on building the next generation of leaders through support of education and workforce development programs.
- Community Engagement: Demonstrates long-term commitment to local community, charitable, and philanthropic efforts.
- Sustainability: Supports sustainable methods of production and elimination of non-value added activities from operations.
“It is an incredible honor to be recognized by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association as the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year,” said Chris Cuddy, Senior Vice President, President, Carbohydrate Solutions for ADM. “This achievement is a true testament to all our talented, diverse, and dedicated colleagues who work every day to unlock the power of nature to enrich the quality of life around the world, and who help build a culture of innovation that continues to drive our strategy forward. We are grateful to the IMA for honoring our achievements and contributions to the manufacturing industry.”
