Press release submitted on behalf of Vandor.
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.
About Vandor
Established in 1972 in Richmond, Indiana by Mr. Bruce Elder, Vandor began by specializing in custom die-cutting of chipboard and corrugated fiberboard components. Our proprietary products simplified and revolutionized the process of trimming casket interiors and are still an integral part of Vandor today. Under the Starmark brand, cremation and burial products are sold directly to distributors and funeral professionals nationwide. Vandor also serves the wire, cable, and fiber optics, hose and tubing, and textile industries with its Reel Options brand, which offers lightweight and durable reels for packaging purposes. Vandor’s manufacturing footprint spans over 500,000 square feet combined. Vandor operates over 36 single-shot and 32 multi-shot injection molding machines, producing components for industries such as automotive, consumer goods, and wire handling products. For more information about Vandor, visit www.vandorcorp.com.