Vandor Awarded “Corporation of the Year”
Vandor, known also to customers as Progress Paper Tubes, Reel Options and Starmark Cremation Products, was presented with the Corporation of the Year Award at the 2024 Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, Jan. 17th, 2025. This award is given annually to corporations nominated by their peers for outstanding dedication to excellence in Wayne County. Other awards presented during this ceremony were given to Wayne County volunteers, non-profits, educators, and emergency professionals. Vandor is a manufacturer of funeral products, paper and plastic cores, wire and cable packaging, and automotive components. Vandor has been a long-standing employer of choice in Wayne County.
Vandor’s reputation for upholding high standards both internally and externally made it stand out. With continued growth and diversification, we appreciate Vandor’s decision to plant its roots in Richmond, grow the local Wayne County economy, and provide good-paying jobs to area residents. – Melissa Vance, President/CEO Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce
Receiving the award and representing Vandor were Cindy Stamper, CFO and Alan Elder, CEO. “Vandor is honored to receive this prestigious award from the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce. It is wonderful to see the hard work of our talented team receive this recognition” – Alan Elder. Vandor is dedicated to continuing to be a valuable asset to the Wayne County community and the surrounding area. Investment in the Vandor team, research and development and manufacturing technology are key to this success. “Vandor has made significant contributions to our local economy for over 50 years. The EDC has been able to witness Vandor’s growth through new product development and acquisitions that has led to new investments, the expansion of their real estate footprint, and growth in their total employment in Wayne County. Vandor is a strong partner in economic development and is so deserving of this recognition.” – Valerie Shaffer, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne County, Indiana.