Governor Quinn Announces 100 New Jobs at Excel Foundry & Machine - State Investment will Help Company Expand Operations, Boost North Central Illinois Economy

PEKIN – January 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Excel Foundry & Machine, a company located in Pekin, Illinois, plans to expand operations and create 100 new jobs over the next two years. The state’s investment will help Excel, a manufacturer of bronze parts for the mining industry, expand its global footprint and boost economic development in North Central Illinois.