Terre Haute’s Glas-Col Inducted into the Indiana Manufacturers Hall of Fame
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Glas-Col, a Terre Haute based business since the 1930s, was inducted into the Indiana Manufacturers Association’s (IMA) Hall of Fame during the annual Hall of Fame Inductions and Manufacturing Excellence Awards event held virtually earlier this month.
Glas-Col is a world leader in manufacturing laboratory products for science and industry. In addition to products used for heating, mixing, evaporation and air purification, they also manufacture instruments and controls.
“This is only the fifth year for the Hall of Fame, so it’s an honor to be recognized by the IMA and an even better tribute to all of the employees that have enabled us to prosper for the past eighty years,” says David Templeton, President & CEO at Glas-Col. “In today’s environment its nice to know our organization has an impact on the scientific advancements in the world.”
According to the IMA, companies inducted into the Hall of Fame are chosen for their outstanding contributions to the development of a healthy, dynamic business environment in Indiana and to the state’s overall economic well-being.
“The IMA Hall of Fame Inductions are held to celebrate and recognize the positive achievements made by Indiana manufacturing companies, and to honor their contributions in furthering manufacturing in Indiana,” said IMA President and CEO Brian Burton in a news release. “Additionally, these inductions serve to bring attention to our industry and make the public aware of manufacturing’s enormous impact on the Hoosier economy.”
Indiana manufacturing continues to be one of the highest paying industry sectors in the state, and accounts for nearly 30% of Indiana’s total GDP. As the most manufacturing-intensive state in the nation, Indiana is the number-one wage payer and employer of Hoosiers.
Like many companies, Glas-Col was born out of a need for a better system. In 1939, the founder was injured in a laboratory fire when heating chemicals over an open flame. In his spare time, he and his wife developed the heating mantle, still the standard in laboratory heating to this day. Now after more than 80 years, Glas-Col ships its products to more than 30 countries, continuing to keep an eye out for new markets and increased efficiencies for customers.
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Formed in 1901, the Indiana Manufacturers Association is the second oldest manufacturers association in the country and the only trade association in Indiana that exclusively focuses on manufacturing.
Manufacturing is the driving force of Indiana’s economy, employing more people and contributing more to Indiana’s gross domestic product than any other industry. The Indiana Manufacturers Association, representing more than 1,100 companies, is dedicated to advocating for a business climate that creates, protects, and promotes quality manufacturing jobs in Indiana. The staff members of the Indiana Manufacturers Association are recognized experts in areas including tax, environment, labor relations, human resources, energy, workforce development, and healthcare. For more information, visit www.indianamfg.com.
