Carus Hosts Holiday Giving Fence for Second Year
- JoLynn Anzelc
- November 10, 2022
PERU, IL – Carus launches the return of the Giving Fence, a novel way to provide new and gently used winter clothing to those in need. The Giving Fence is in front of the Carus headquarters building in Peru and
Illinois Manufacturers Association Awards ETIP Grant to Carus LLC
- JoLynn Anzelc
- November 3, 2022
PERU, IL – The Illinois Manufacturers Association recently presented Carus LLC with Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) Grant funds to support training programs for Carus employees. The ETIP Grant funds are made possible by the Governor, state legislators and
Carus Connects with Students at Manufacturing and STEM Career Events
- JoLynn Anzelc
- October 31, 2022
Many young people know their dream job from an early age, and for others career exploration is an exciting coming-of-age activity. At Carus, we believe it’s never too early to ask young students “What do you want to be
Carus Quarter Century Club Honors Two New Members
- JoLynn Anzelc
- October 14, 2022
Carus recently welcomed two new members to the Quarter Century Club – a special honor for employees who have achieved 25 years of service. The annual Quarter Century Club dinner honored Ken Theisinger and Kelly Frasco, who join 23
Carus Celebrates Manufacturing Day
- JoLynn Anzelc
- October 6, 2022
The first Friday in October is celebrated nationally as Manufacturing Day with the mission to inform students, parents, and the general public about modern manufacturing. In Illinois, the entire month of October is celebrated as Manufacturing Month and it
Carus Achieves 1 Year Safety Milestone
- JoLynn Anzelc
- September 2, 2022
In August, Carus achieved 1 year without a recordable injury companywide. We believe in celebrating each safety milestone, and this one is especially important because our entire organization achieved it together. Accomplishments like this are only possible when every
State and Local Officials Visit Carus for Unveiling
- JoLynn Anzelc
- August 19, 2022
PERU, IL – State and local leaders visited Carus LLC to witness the announcement of a major expansion in its LaSalle manufacturing facility. With a total investment of $20 million, the plant will be modernized, and additional production capacity
Carus Hosts Annual Family Picnic
- Ashley Swingel
- August 18, 2022
Over 150 attendees gathered in early August for the annual Carus Family Picnic at Hegeler Carus Mansion. This year was better than ever with carnival themed games, Tony’s Butt Shack BBQ food, Laki’s Hawaiian Ice, and the Carus infamous
Carus Hosts Two STEM Camps, Unveils “Pack the School” Challenge
- JoLynn Anzelc
- August 8, 2022
PERU, IL – July was a busy month as Carus LLC celebrated 20 years of Summer Science Camp, introduced a new one-day camp for younger students and started a school supply challenge for Illinois Valley businesses. The Carus Summer