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First-Ever ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC and Intersport joined with ServiceTitan to announce the first-ever ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship competition -
IDEAL Gives Back to Ukraine
The IDEAL Industries Foundation thanks all the IDEAL team members in the US, Canada, and New Zealand who recently made contributions through payroll deductions to support the Red Cross’s work providing relief for those affected by the war in Ukraine. -
IDEAL ELECTRICAL and RIVET Work Join Forces
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. announced today that IDEAL ELECTRICAL will serve as the exclusive electrical partner of RIVET Work, the leading provider of workforce management software for specialty contractors -
IVRY Technologies Partners with ALLIANCE to Launch Virtual Training
Virtual reality training now available to electrical apprentices at select JATC training centers -
First-Time Winner Takes the Grand Prize
IDEAL® Electrical concluded its fifth annual IDEAL National Championship in Nashville on Friday, Dec. 17, marking the competition’s highly anticipated in-person return. -
IDEAL Joins the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. joins the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. -
Road to Nationals Show Airing on Fox Sports 2
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. announces the IDEAL Elite Trades Championship Series with television special, Road to Nationals Show, airing on FOX SPORTS 2 Saturday, October 30th at 8 p.m. EST. -
SK Professional Tools Purchased by Great Star Tools
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. announced its completed sale of SK Professional Tools. -
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THANK YOU FROM IDEAL INDUSTRIES LEADERSHIP
New update from IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.'s leadership team thanking all IDEAL employees for their hard work and dedication during these challenging times. -
THANK YOU FROM IDEAL INDUSTRIES LEADERSHIP
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.'s leadership team thanks all IDEAL employees for their hard work and dedication during these challenging times. -
THANK YOU FROM IDEAL INDUSTRIES LEADERSHIP
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.'s leadership team thanks all IDEAL employees for their hard work and dedication during these challenging times. -
A Message from Steve Henn; March 24, 2020
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. CEO, Steve Henn, provides an update for all employees on current events as they relate to our global IDEAL community. -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. CHAIRMAN AND CEO TO RETIRE JANUARY 31, 2020
Jim James to Retire and Steve Henn Joins IDEAL as CEO. Meghan Juday 4th Generation Family Leader to Become Chairman of the 103-Year-Old Family Company -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. Acquires Cree Commercial Lighting and Intelligent Lighting Control Systems
Purchase Establishes IDEAL as a World Leader in Commercial Lighting and Wireless Lighting Controls -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. ACQUIRES NEW ZEALAND BASED ENATEL LTD.
Deal will Expand Innovation and Global Operations for Both Companies
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IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. Celebrates Women’s Equality Day
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC and the Chicago Women in Trades will host a special live discussion in honor of Women’s Equality Day at 10 a.m. CST Friday, Aug. 26 showcasing ways to empower and advocate for women in the trades. -
First-Ever ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC and Intersport joined with ServiceTitan to announce the first-ever ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship competition -
IDEAL Gives Back to Ukraine
The IDEAL Industries Foundation thanks all the IDEAL team members in the US, Canada, and New Zealand who recently made contributions through payroll deductions to support the Red Cross’s work providing relief for those affected by the war in Ukraine. -
IDEAL ELECTRICAL and RIVET Work Join Forces
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. announced today that IDEAL ELECTRICAL will serve as the exclusive electrical partner of RIVET Work, the leading provider of workforce management software for specialty contractors -
IVRY Technologies Partners with ALLIANCE to Launch Virtual Training
Virtual reality training now available to electrical apprentices at select JATC training centers -
First-Time Winner Takes the Grand Prize
IDEAL® Electrical concluded its fifth annual IDEAL National Championship in Nashville on Friday, Dec. 17, marking the competition’s highly anticipated in-person return. -
IDEAL Joins the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. joins the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. -
Road to Nationals Show Airing on Fox Sports 2
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. announces the IDEAL Elite Trades Championship Series with television special, Road to Nationals Show, airing on FOX SPORTS 2 Saturday, October 30th at 8 p.m. EST. -
SK Professional Tools Purchased by Great Star Tools
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. announced its completed sale of SK Professional Tools. -
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THANK YOU FROM IDEAL INDUSTRIES LEADERSHIP
New update from IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.'s leadership team thanking all IDEAL employees for their hard work and dedication during these challenging times. -
THANK YOU FROM IDEAL INDUSTRIES LEADERSHIP
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.'s leadership team thanks all IDEAL employees for their hard work and dedication during these challenging times. -
THANK YOU FROM IDEAL INDUSTRIES LEADERSHIP
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.'s leadership team thanks all IDEAL employees for their hard work and dedication during these challenging times. -
A Message from Steve Henn; March 24, 2020
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. CEO, Steve Henn, provides an update for all employees on current events as they relate to our global IDEAL community. -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. CHAIRMAN AND CEO TO RETIRE JANUARY 31, 2020
Jim James to Retire and Steve Henn Joins IDEAL as CEO. Meghan Juday 4th Generation Family Leader to Become Chairman of the 103-Year-Old Family Company -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. Acquires Cree Commercial Lighting and Intelligent Lighting Control Systems
Purchase Establishes IDEAL as a World Leader in Commercial Lighting and Wireless Lighting Controls -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. ACQUIRES NEW ZEALAND BASED ENATEL LTD.
Deal will Expand Innovation and Global Operations for Both Companies -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. SECURES GOVERNMENT AWARD, KICKS-OFF BIDDING TO SUPPLY AMERICAN-MADE TOOLS TO US MILITARY
Five-Year Agreement Authorizes IDEAL to Officially Bid for Projects to Manufacture, Supply American-Made Tools to Military, Government End-Users -
Business Profile: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
For 100 years, IDEAL INDUSTRIES has developed a successful formula, committing to develop new innovations and fostering relationships with customers, employees, business partners and the community. -
SK PROFESSIONAL TOOLS LAUNCHES E-COMMERCE SITE
Techs Can Go Direct to Get SK Tools Including Award-Winning SK X-Frame® Ratcheting Wrench -
ATTENTION PROFESSIONAL TRADESMEN: IDEAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WANTS YOU FOR ELITE ELECTRICIANS COMPETITION
IDEAL Electrical Searches for America’s Finest, Offers Opportunity to Showcase Talent, Win Cash Prizes and Tools -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC. Acquires CMD LTD, UK's Leading Maker of Custom, Commercial Electrical Power Solutions
Deal Strengthens IDEAL INDUSTRIES' Advanced Power Solutions and EMIA Reach -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. Names Kohler Exec and Ex-NCR Leader to Board of Directors
SYCAMORE, IL--(Marketwired - Dec 13, 2016) - IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., a global, diversified family-owned business designing and manufacturing American-made superior products and tools for professional tradesmen across various industries, announced today the appointment of Christopher Baldwin, Kohler President, Kitchen & Bath Americas, and Peter Dorsman, retired Executive Services Vice President of NCR Corporation, to the IDEAL Board of Directors. -
IDEAL National electricians competition energizes professional tradesman and students/apprentices across america
Inaugural ‘IDEAL National Championship’ Rallies Over 23 Thousand Participants, Inspires 138-Finalists and Awards $500k in Cash and Prizes -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. TAPS JIM DAVIDSON TO RUN SK PROFESSIONAL TOOLS UNIT
Former Craftsman Executive Named to Grow Iconic Tool Brand -
IDEAL FAMILY COUNCIL CHAIR & DIRECTOR MEGHAN JUDAY DISCUSSES FAMILY BUSINESS, OFFERS ADVICE IN MARKETPLACE REPORT
Family businesses and family drama -
FAMILY-OWNED U.S. MANUFACTURING COMPANY IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC. CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL
Credits Commitment to Innovation, Tradesman, Customers, Employees for Long-Term Success -
IDEAL CEO Jim James Comments On UK EU Referendum and Its Potential Effects for the Manufacturing Industry
U.S. manufacturers worry about a Brexit -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES NATIONAL ELECTRICIANS COMPETITION
IDEAL INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES NATIONAL ELECTRICIANS COMPETITION; CELEBRATES PROFESSIONAL TRADESMEN, STUDENTS/APPRENTICES -
IDEAL Industries: Building a Recruiting Pipeline
Article from www.Monster.com: IDEAL Industries may be a traditional business, but the Sycamore, Ill., manufacturer includes some innovation in the mix when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent in the 2010s -
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. to Install Lighting System at Wrigley Field
SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS (December 15, 2015) – IDEAL Industries’ wireless energy management system has been selected to provide lighting for new parts of Wrigley Field. -
PTEN Announces 2015 Innovation Awards
(August 4, 2015) PTEN magazine has announced the winners of the 2015 Innovation Awards. This year, the publication received a record 117 product nominations. -
IDEAL BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH
SYCAMORE, IL (May 14, 2015) -- At its groundbreaking ceremony in the Sycamore Prairie Business Park, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. of Sycamore Illinois, celebrated the beginning of a construction process that will result in a new manufacturing facility of 220,000 square feet. It will replace several existing facilities in the area and provide additional capacity within the existingproduct lines as well as support new product launches which are being announced simultaneously with the construction. -
IDEAL makes the list - Interactive Health Announces 2014 “Healthiest Companies in America”
Thousands of employees’ lives were transformed – and some saved – by companies honored today as winners of Interactive Health’s “Healthiest Companies in America” award. -
Wireless Lighting Control System Scales Up for Complex Sites
Bringing Bluetooth and WiFi to lighting controls is nothing new, but scaling them to larger facilities can cause issues. At Lightfair 2015, Sycamore, Ill.-based lighting-connector maker IDEAL announced Audacy, a system suited for large installations that can bring big energy savings. -
IDEAL announces the launch of Audacy wireless energy management system
SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS (May 5, 2015) -- Jim James, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of family-owned IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. today announced the launch of the Audacy™ wireless energy management system, targeted for the retrofit, new construction, retail, and institutional lighting markets. -
From Quarterly Pressure Cooker to Ultimate Long-Horizon View - From CFO.com
Like many executives at large public companies, Carmelle Giblin traded down to a smaller one in order to get her first CFO job. But the cultural shift had to do with a lot more than scale. -
Managing For The Long Term - 5 Organizational Priorities To Keep Your Business Booming
Written by: Jim James -
SK X-Frame Ratcheting Wrench One of the 8 Most Important New Car Tools of 2014 According to Popular Mechanics
These Are the 8 Most Important New Car Tools of 2014 -
SK Hand Tool's New Owner Commits to U.S.-Made Product Lineup
Sycamore, Ill.—At a time when many U.S. tool manufacturers have moved all or some of their production overseas, the revitalized SK Hand Tool Corp. is committed to its lineup of exclusively American-made tools, said Walt Sedlacek, SK’s director of sales and marketing. -
IDEAL Electrical Appoints Matt Barrett Central Region Manager
SYCAMORE, IL, January 10, 2014 – IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of quality tools, connectors and testing products for electricians and data communications contractors, announced today that Matt Barrett, a veteran electrical industry sales executive, has been promoted from National Account Manager to Central Region Manager. He will report directly to Terry Stevens, the company's Vice President of Sales for its North American Electrical Division -
IDEAL Appoints Joe Saganowich Vice President/General Manager of SK Hand Tool Subsidiary
SYCAMORE, IL, NOVEMBER 21, 2013 – IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., today named Joe Saganowich Vice President/General Manager of its SK Hand Tool subsidiary. Saganowich, a 15-year IDEAL veteran, most recently led the company's North American Electrical Division as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He played a key role in refocusing the IDEAL brand on its core values to gain market share in electrical tools, testers and connectors, while accelerating growth in data communications and other emerging technologies. -
IDEAL Electrical Promotes Terry Stevens To Vice President of Sales for North American Electrical Division
SYCAMORE, IL, NOVEMBER 21, 2013 – IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., one of the world's largest suppliers of tools, testers and supplies for professional electricians, today announced the promotion of Terry Stevens to Vice President of Sales for its North American Electrical Division. Stevens replaces Joe Saganowich who was recently appointed Vice President/General Manager of IDEAL Subsidiary, SK Hand Tool (www.skhandtool.com). -
Versatile PrepPro™ Strips all Coax Types Plus Removes Jackets From Twisted Pair Cables
SYCAMORE, IL, June 24, 2013 – IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has expanded its full line of data communications supplies with a new coax/UTP cable preparation tool that eliminates the need to carry multiple tools or to make frequent tool adjustments based on the type of cable being stripped.
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