Niche technology company MBX Systems uses its book club to engage new employees and build leadership skills they will use for their entire career. Sarah Fister Gale In 2016 Kim Becker, talent manager for MBX Systems in Libertyville, Illinois, had a company manager come to her asking for help. “He was struggling with the culture Read more…
Small-business confidence plunged in March to near its lowest levels in the past seven years, as business owners grappled with the effects of the novel coronavirus on their companies and the broader economy. Owners of businesses from restaurants and yoga studios to marketing and manufacturing firms are already making tough choices, as the fallout spreads Read more…
“There’s a paradox here,” said MBX’s Justin Formella. “If it seems like an overreaction after the fact, it means you probably did the right thing and helped the situation improve.” For Chicago business, the coronavirus at first seemed like distant shells from a hostile army still far from its target. Manufacturers reliant on Far East Read more…
The coronavirus isn’t business as usual, but companies are taking steps to try to keep their customers and employees safe as the number of cases mounts across the U.S. On Tuesday, the University of Chicago Medical Center said it was treating a patient with suspected case of the coronavirus. Four others have already tested positive Read more…
Savvy entrepreneurs are planning ahead to mitigate the effects of supply shortages and sick employees. When the 12 China-based employees of private-label sock manufacturer PAC-MFG return to their office on Monday after a two-week quarantine of the city of Haining, things will be a little different. Buses and trains are hot spots for transmission of the coronavirus, Read more…
At AllCell Technologies’ facility in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, dozens of employees are cranking out lithium-ion batteries, destined to power drones, electric vehicles and more. The key component of the rechargeable batteries comes from China and other Asian countries, where the coronavirus has caused factories to shut down or operate at reduced capacity, Read more…
New Channel Initiatives, Reference Platforms & Vertical Markets Drive Growth LIBERTYVILLE, IL (Feb. 13, 2020) – MBX Systems, a manufacturer of purpose-built and COTS connected hardware devices for OEMs, ISVs and service providers, logged strong growth in 2019 with an expanded channel program, new reference platforms, a broadened vertical focus, and industry-first tools that streamline Read more…
Employees from Libertyville-based technology company MBX Systems volunteered their time on Dec. 6 at Bernie’s Book Bank in Lake Bluff to help sort and bag gently used books destined for at-risk youth in the Chicago area. The event was part of MBX Cares, a company-sponsored philanthropic program that gives each full-time employee one paid day Read more…
6th December 2019 – 13:15 GMT | by Richard Thomas in Orlando MBX Systems is looking to harness the military and industry sectors for potential customers for its new Varion P1 image generator, a bespoke addition to its range of platforms aimed to fulfill demand in the flight simulation and training markets. Developed over a period of nine months, Read more…
Joins New 1U, 2U & 4U Rackmount Reference Platforms for Simulation/Training & More LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — At the I/ITSEC (Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education) conference that opens in Orlando today, COTS and purpose-built hardware manufacturer MBX Systems will showcase four new reference platforms for deployment of simulation and training applications, including an ultra-small semi-rugged portable form factor with Read more…