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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 …
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 will remain open to the public through the end of December. The Giving Fence offers coats, …
PERU, IL – The Illinois Manufacturers Association recently presented Carus 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 the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. The program provides employers with up to 50 percent …
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 …
PERU, IL – State and local leaders visited Carus 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 will be added. The construction work for the expansion at the LaSalle manufacturing site has already begun …
