HCC, Inc.

10/31/2025

It's been a great month of October celebrating our Employee Ownership!

This is what it means to our employees to be Employee Owners.

10/31/2025

ESOP EOM - Trivia Question

What site do ESOP participants access to view their ESOP Statements and number of shares?

The first 3 correct employee responses will WIN a prize

10/23/2025

ESOP EOM - Trivia Question
How many hours do I have to work in 2025 while being employed on 12/31/2025 to receive shares for 2025?
The first 3 correct employee responses will WIN a prize

10/17/2025

The HCC, Inc. ESOP History

In 1965 the H.D Hume Company of Mendota was purchased by Hart Carter Company, and their main o􀆯ice was moved to Mendota in 1972. They had other locations in Minnesota.

Jim Register VP/CFO, Jim Fredericks VP Sales and Carl McNair President purchased the Mendota portion of Hart Carter Co (in 1987 from an investing company out of New York that had purchased the Hart Carter Company from bankruptcy in 1983.) In the beginning years, we assumed all debt which was approximately $13.5 million. We had everything financed: personal cars, personal
homes, personal items. We did everything we could to make the investment work. We did all of this because we didn’t want to see the business move out of Mendota, IL. The business went through
many challenges such as loss of business, market slowdowns, etc.; however, all debits were paid back, and the business became profitable over the years.

In 1996 the ESOP was created to provide the owners with a way to sell their ownership interests in a non-tax way that met their timelines. In 1996, the ESOP purchased 30% of the Company so that Jim Fredrick, Engineering, could exit the business and purchase a family farm. In 2006, Jim Register, CFO, passed away and the business needed to sell more, so the ESOP purchased 51% of the outstanding common stock. Carl McNair was the last Management Team owner, who sold the last of his shares in 2014 for the ESOP to become 100% Employee Owned.

10/15/2025

ESOP EOM - Trivia Question

In what year was the HCC, Inc ESOP established?

The first 3 correct employee responses will WIN a prize!

10/08/2025

ESOP EOM - Trivia Question

If John Doe starts employment with HCC on November 3, 2025 when does he enter the plan after completing the eligibility requirements according to the SPD?

The first 3 correct employee responses will WIN a prize!

10/02/2025

Kicking Off ESOP Employee Ownership and Manufacturing Month with a sign dedication and pretzels!

10/02/2025

Excited to participate and support a great event!

IVCC is celebrating Manufacturing Month!

On October 21, area high school students will gather for the annual Discover Manufacturing Expo — an interactive event designed to introduce them to:
🔧 Cutting-edge technology
💡 Exciting career opportunities
📚 The skills needed to succeed in the manufacturing industry

This event is made possible through the partnership of Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC), North Central Regional Betterment Coalition (NCRBC), Business Employment Skills Team (BEST), and Starved Rock Associates for Vocational and Technical Education (SRAVTE).

A special thank-you goes out to the sponsors who make this event possible, and to the dedicated committee members who give their time, resources, and expertise to ensure the Expo is meaningful and successful year after year.

Together, we’re inspiring our region's next generation of manufacturers and innovators.

09/05/2025

It's been a short week, with lots of new tools and processes being implemented by our Team!

03/10/2025

It was a great Friday at IVCC's Halls of Opportunity Event meeting with 7/8 Grade Students discussing career opportunities in the area.

01/24/2025

https://hccinc.com/hcc-inc-announces-major-expansion-in-brazil-with-new-150000-square-foot-facility/

Curitiba, Brazil – HCC Inc., a global leader in steel fabrication, proudly announces a significant expansion of its operations in Brazil with the construction of a new 150,000-square-foot facility in Curitiba. This strategic investment underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to growth, i...

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