Yorkville's Wrigley Factory Helps Make Mars a Great Place to Work

Mars was recently named one of 2016's best manufacturing and production companies by Fortune Magazine for the second year in a row, coming in at No. 14.

Helping with that distinction is the Yorkville Wrigley Factory. The factory employs more than 300 people and has been making gum and mints in the area for more than 20 years, according to a press release from Mars. Workers at Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars, often give back to the community, including the Kendall County Food Pantry and highway clean-up efforts, according to the release.

Wrigley Yorkville Factory Director Brian Pardo said every Mars facility, including the Wrigley Yorkville factory, believes that work should be a mutually rewarding experience.

“And we live that philosophy every day here,” Pardo said in an email. “That means giving people challenging, interesting work, presenting opportunities for growth and making sure they have strong leaders and caring co-workers.”

Pardo said the associates are excited and proud that their parent company, Mars, is being recognized.

“When you look around our factory, you see associates really putting their hearts into making our great brands and products,” Pardo said. “It’s exciting for our associates to know that they’re making products that so many people have enjoyed for generations.”