Our region is quickly becoming recognized as a booming location for businesses. Whether expansion of a current site, or development of a new site, our access to all four major modes of transportation, central location, and dedication to economic development, have placed us at the top of the list for many companies and site selectors.
The following is brief list of our top industrial employers who are proud to call this region ‘home’. Although this listing only contains companies in the light industrial, warehouse and distribution, manufacturing, or corporate headquarters categories, our service area is fortunate to have an abundance of many other businesses that continue to grow, prosper, and expand, while meeting the needs of their customers. Each and every business within our region, no matter if it is a retail business, commercial, service oriented, distribution center, or manufacturing, contributes to the continued economic prosperity and quality of life the citizens of our region have been able to experience. Is there room for new business development? Absolutely!

Maverick Technologies
Established: 1999
Contact: Paul Galeski
Address: 265 Admiral Trost Rd., Columbia, IL
Phone: 618-281-9100
# of employees: 167 (400 across 14 primary locations in U.S.)
Product: Manufacturing system integration and automation

Mozel Chemical Blending and Packaging
Established: In St. Louis 1931
Contact: Joe Antolik, General Manager
Address: 1900 West Gate Drive, Columbia, IL
Phone: 618-281-3040
# of employees: 96
Product: Wholesale chemical blending
Barnes Pipe & Steel
Established: 1990
Contact: James Barnes, President
Address: 737 Prairie Du Pont, Dupo, IL
Phone: 618-286-4110
# of employees: 23
Product: Iron and steel pipe products

B & R Recycling
Established: 2010
Contact: Brian Henry, Partner
Address: 700 Industrial Drive, Dupo, IL
Phone: 618-286-6602
# employees: 2
Product: Refuse system

Basic Industries
Established: 1970
Contact: Roger Hottenrott
Address: 351 S. Main, Hecker, IL
Phone: 618-473-2531
# of employees: 5
Product: Precision machine & specialized rollers

Blue Line Foodservice Distribution
Established: 2013
Address: 1423 Boulder Blvd., Valmeyer, IL
Phone: 618-935-2500
# employees: 30
Product: Food-Home Delivery

Commerce Pipe & Steel Co.
Established: 1978
Contact: Wanda Mechler, President
Address: 8587 D Rd., Waterloo, IL
Phone: 618-939-9000
# of employees: 4
Product: Steel Fabricator, Pipe supplier

Omega Products Inc.
Established: 1981
Contact: Bill Ebeler, President
Address: 502 Walnut St, Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: 618-939-3445
# of employees: 7
Product: Stainless doors and showers

Monroe County Electric Cooperative
Established: 1938
Contact: Alan Masterson
Address: 6132 State Route 3, P.O. Box 128, Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: 618-939-3445
# of employees: 30
Product: Electric

Schwarze Trailer Repair, Inc.
Established: 2001
Contact:
Address: 5925 IL-3, Waterloo, IL 62298 and 3004 Long Lake Rd, Valmeyer, IL 62295
Phone: 618-939-7728
# of employees:
Product: truck and trailer repair