Excel in the Press

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Chicago Tribune (January 2012)
Large metropolitan newspaper highlights the federal, state, and local government cooperation required to move the road expansion project forward. This article details, with specifics the people and funding that came together to boost the project into action.
Peoria Journal Star (January 2012)
Local newspaper highlights the federal, state, and local government cooperation required to move the road expansion project forward. This article details, with specifics the people and funding that came together to boost the project into action.
Pekin Daily Times (January 2012)
Local newspaper highlights a media event (hosted at Excel) that included federal, state, and local government official. The officials announced plans for a large road expansion project that will provide the necessary infrastructure for an upcoming $15 million facility expansion project.
Peoria Journal Star (January 2012)
Local newspaper highlights a media event (hosted at Excel) that included federal, state, and local government official. The officials announced plans for a large road expansion project that will provide the necessary infrastructure for an upcoming $15 million facility expansion project.
Peoria Journal Star (September 2011)
CEO Doug Parsons travels to Washington, D.C. to join Congress for President Obama's speech.
Pekin Daily Times (May 2011)
Local newspaper highlights Excel's rapid growth and highlights an upcoming employment Open House.
WMBD-31 News (May 2011)
Local news coverage (CBS affiliate) details Excel's growth and outlook for 2011 and beyond.
Peoria Journal Star (May 2011)
Local newspaper profiles Excel's growth and outlook for 2011 and beyond.
Pekin Daily Times (May 2010)
Local newspaper profiles President and CEO Doug Parsons, and asks him what makes Excel so successful in the global market.
NBC Nightly News (August 2009)
A return visit to check on Excel's continued success and secrets to survival in the global recession.
NBC Nightly News (November 2008)
National News profiles both Excel Foundry and Machine, and the Peoria area's prosperity
InterBusiness Issues (September 2007)
Regional Business Magazine interviews Doug Parsons, Excel Foundry & Machine's President and CEO.
World Coal Magazine (November 2006)
Global Coal Magazine highlights Excel's centrifugally-cast manganese steel bushings
Finishes Unlimited (August 2006)
Managing Editor Jennifer Creighton explains the importance of branding and highlights Excel's choices regarding product paint finishes.
Inc. Magazine (March 2005)
A brief story about how Excel is capitalizing on China's boom.
New York Times (July 2004)
One of the nation's largest newspapers details some of Excel's positioning maneuvers for China's economic boom.