Major Employers
Quincy and Adams County have a diverse economic base of more than 100 manufacturers, along with
abundant commercial services and a growing retail sector. The industrial segment is made up of
a number of century-old companies and a refreshing mix of hi-tech and small businesses. Adams
County’s three largest industrial categories are electronics, agribusiness and industrial machinery.
A number of local firms specializing in tool and die, metal fabrication and other industrial support
services help meet the needs of the area’s larger companies.
A number of retail and manufacturing companies maintain corporate headquarters in Quincy.
| Employer | Product/Service | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| AMCON Distributing | Wholesale distributor | 180 |
| Archer Daniels Midland | Agricultural Processing | 286 |
| Blessing Hospital | Regional Hospital | 2085 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | Data Processing Center | 685 |
| Broadcast Electronics | Radio Equipment | 150 |
| Gardner-Denver Inc. | Air Comp, Petroleum Equip | 500/1,900* |
| Glenayre Electronics | Wireless Telecomm | 60 |
| Harris Broadcast Div | Radio and TV Equipment | 400 |
| Hollister-Whitney | Elevator parts | 225 |
| Illinois Veteran’s Home | Healthcare Facility | 500 |
| J.M. Huber Corp. | Calcium, quarried products | 200 |
| John Wood Community College | College | 250 |
| Kirlin's Hallmark | Hallmark Retailer | 75/1,600* |
| Knapheide Manufacturing | Truck bodies and equip | 850 |
| Lowe's | Home Supplies Retailer | 113 |
| Manchester Tank | Pressure Vessel Manufacturer | 365 |
| Methode Electronics | Elect. auto components | 420 |
| Midwest Pattern | Tooling Manufacturer | 108 |
| Niemann Foods Inc. | Grocery chain | 427/3,000* |
| Quincy Compressor | Air Compressors | 250 |
| Quincy Herald-Whig | Daily Newspaper | 150 |
| Quincy Medical Group | Regional Clinic | 660 |
| Quincy Public Schools | Primary and Secondary | 1,200 |
| Quincy University | University | 200 |
| Refreshment Services Pepsi | Distributor | 94 |
| Source-Huck | Store Fixtures | 150 |
| Titan International Inc. | Rims and Wheels | 1000/3,500* |
* These companies are headquartered in Quincy. The first number indicates the number of employees in Quincy. The second number indicates the number of employees companywide.
Last updated 6/21/06