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
Carus Chemists Lead Camp for Local Students
- JoLynn Anzelc
- July 27, 2022
This week, Carus chemists Rachel Dawson-Hince and Akila Karunanayake hosted the “Science ‘Fun’damentals” camp as part of the Illinois Valley Community College summer camp series. The camp was open to local students ages 6, 7, and 8 years old
Lead and Copper FAQs
- Ashley Swingel
- July 20, 2022
Lead and copper rules have changed. Check out these FAQs to learn more! Does the lead action level change in the revised rule?No, the LCRR keeps the lead action level at 15 ppb which is the same as the
Carus Summer Science Camp 20th Anniversary Plans Announced
- JoLynn Anzelc
- July 12, 2022
PERU, IL – The Illinois Valley popular Summer Science Camp sponsored by Carus has big plans to celebrate its 20th anniversary. “About 600 students have graduated from the Camp since it started in 2001. We are excited to celebrate
Carus Donates Furniture to Local Nonprofits
- JoLynn Anzelc
- July 11, 2022
Carus LLC recently donated gently used furniture to St. Bede Academy, The Center for Youth and Family Services, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Illinois Valley PADS. Carus is completing minor updates to the Peru Headquarters, which will include new
LaSalle Plant Celebrates 3 Year Safety Milestone
- JoLynn Anzelc
- June 28, 2022
Safety is critically important in manufacturing, and it remains a top priority at Carus. We are proud to share the CAIROX and Maintenance Teams have just achieved three years without a recordable injury. This is a significant safety milestone