Continental Manufacturing Chemist

11/28/2025

🏈 THE HEROES GAME IS HERE 🏈

This Friday, the battle for the Heroes Trophy kicks off – and our CMC family is about to be house divided! 🌽🦅

Iowa vs. Nebraska. Hawkeyes vs. Huskers. Black & Gold vs. Scarlet & Cream.

This isn’t just any game – it’s the Heroes Game, honoring those who’ve served our country and our first responders. And with some brutal weather rolling in this weekend, these teams are going to have to earn every single yard in true hero fashion. Snow? Wind? Bring it on!

Around here, we’ve got passionate fans on both sides ready to defend their team with everything they’ve got. The trash talk is already heating up (looking at you, team 😄), and Monday morning is going to be VERY interesting depending on who walks away with that trophy.

But at the end of the day? We’re all on the same team when we clock in. Husker fans and Hawkeye fans working side by side, proving that respect, teamwork, and a little friendly rivalry make us all better.

So let’s hear it – who’s taking home the Heroes Trophy?

Drop a 🌽 for the Huskers or a 🦅 for the Hawkeyes!

11/24/2025

CMC’s Safety Record About to Take a Hit 😄

After 8+ incredible years, our beloved Safety & Training Manager Bruce is officially retiring! While we’re thrilled for him, we’re also wondering how to replace a legend like himself!

Bruce hasn’t just been an employee favorite—he’s been the gold standard for what it means to live our values every single day.

Thank you for keeping us safe, teaching us well, and making CMC a better place to work.
Wishing you all the best in retirement, Bruce.

Don’t forget to conduct a safety walk before any work on those project cars! 🚗

Thank you too all of our amazing employees who made the surprise potluck one to remember for Bruce!

11/11/2025

🍂 November Gratitude: Celebrating Our Service Anniversaries 🍂

As we embrace the season of thankfulness, we're especially grateful for these amazing team members celebrating their work anniversaries this month:

🌟 7 Years - Jessie Bollie
👏 3 Years - Patricia Tellez Martinez & David Busby
👏 2 Years - James Chase, Duane Gray, Carlos Alemán Hernández, Gisselle Hernández Espinoza, Jose Lazo, Jacqueline Sanchez, & Angela Venegas
👏 1 Year - Kelly Sinclair & Alicia Galicia Arias

This November, we're thankful for your dedication, expertise, and the positive impact you bring to our team every single day. Your commitment doesn't go unnoticed—thank you for growing with us! 🧡

11/11/2025

Honoring the Heroes Among Us 🎖️

Some people talk about what it means to lead. Our veterans lived it.

Today, we celebrate not just the uniform you wore, but the values you carried; courage under pressure, loyalty to your team, and a commitment that never wavered.

To every veteran: Your service shaped our nation. Your sacrifice strengthened our freedom.
We see you. We honor you. We're grateful for you.

11/10/2025

We had a great time hosting leaders from the Ames Community School District this afternoon in Huxley! It's great to see school districts collaborating with industry to understand and evolve education that will support the workforce of the future.

11/09/2025

We’re excited to welcome our team back tomorrow to an expanded and improved Breakroom vending experience!

Our partners at Consolidated Vending worked hard this weekend to upgrade and enhance vending and healthy food options for our team right on site!

10/31/2025

🎃 Don't let contract manufacturing give you nightmares!

At CMC, we banish the fears of quality concerns, compliance complexities, and formulation challenges—no tricks, just treats!

Let's brew up something great together. Happy Halloween! 👻

10/20/2025

Plot twist: Today we're ALL the Head of Operations. Happy Birthday Curt, to the man who made flannel and vests a power move. Thanks for being you – we plaid our hearts out for you today! 🎂

10/03/2025

On National Manufacturing Day, we’re proud to celebrate the people and processes that drive our industry forward. From the production floor to the final product, it’s the dedication, skill, and hard work of our team that make it all possible. We’re grateful for their commitment to quality and innovation, and for the positive impact manufacturing has on our community and beyond.

10/02/2025

Proud to be a member of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance!

On National Manufacturing Day, we celebrate and appreciate the manufacturers in our region who fuel innovation, create jobs, and strengthen our local economy. Thank you for the impact you make every day.

3M
Ag Leader Technology
AgCertain Industries
Amcor Packaging
Baker Group
Barilla
BASF
Chevron
Colorbiotics
Continental Manufacturing Chemist
Danfoss
steelworks
DSM Nutritional Products, Inc
Genvax Technologies
Hach
Hawkeye Molding Company - Roland, Iowa
Interpower Corporation
Kruck Plumbing and Heating
Lumber Specialties
M.H. Eby - Story City IA
Mid-States Companies
Sentinl
Skarshaug Testing Laboratory
Sukup Manufacturing Co.
Technical Services, Inc.
United Equipment Accessories, Inc.
Verbio North America
Vermeer Corporation
WG Provisions

09/29/2025

This National VFW Day, we take a moment to recognize the incredible work our local VFWs do in supporting veterans and their families. We’re proud to stand alongside them and grateful for the service and sacrifices of those who have worn our nation’s uniform. Happy National VFW Day!

09/15/2025

Our team is excited to be celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with a potluck today!

Our team members cooked and baked dishes from their home countries to share with everyone today, the only thing better than the food and smells are the people behind it all!

Thank you for sharing a taste of home with everyone and helping the team experience new foods!