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PERU, IL (May 1, 2023) – Carus will host an initial community town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 10 at the LaSalle-Peru Township High School Auditorium. Local residents, City of LaSalle officials, and other government officials are invited to hear directly from Carus leadership about the recovery and support efforts following the fire on January …

We are excited to announce that Carus has created a pair of $4,000 scholarships for Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) students. “As part of Carus’s continued support of educational initiatives in our community, we are proud to offer these unique scholarship opportunities to IVCC students pursuing a future in STEM and technical careers,” said Lyndsay …

With March Madness winding down, it seems only fitting to share this bit of basketball related Carus history during the month of March. For more than a century, Carus has used innovation to provide environmental solutions used to meet the unique needs of our customers, while also making the world a better place. Did you …

Safety is critically important in manufacturing and we’re proud to share that Carus recently achieved 500 days without a recordable injury. This exciting company milestone is the result of all employees prioritizing safety each day at work. A culture of safety extends far beyond the EHSS team. It depends on every team member in every …

The holidays are a busy time of year, and amidst all the parties and pageants, it’s important to spend time with loved ones. Carus has a long history of hosting family-friendly events for our employees, and this year we focused on offering holiday celebrations that catered to spouses, children, and extended family. Our annual LaSalle-Peru …

Carus employees have a long history of serving the community, and we take special pride in supporting our neighbors during the holiday season. Carus launched the second annual Giving Fence in November. The fence is a novel way for neighbors to provide new and gently used winter clothing to those in need. Members of the …

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 when you grow up?” We are committed to inspiring the next generation of manufacturers and STEM …

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 current Carus employees and an additional 42 retirees who hold this designation. The 2022 Quarter Century …

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 is an opportunity for manufacturers and non-profit partners to build excitement about careers in manufacturing. Manufacturing …

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 employee remains diligent in their daily work. Our goal is for all employees to keep safety …