IDI Composites International Honored with Induction into The Indiana Manufacturers Association Hall of Fame

A picture of six people standing side by side with an award that was given by Indiana Manufacturers' Association to IDI Composites International.
August 7, 2026

Noblesville, IN: (November 2021) The Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA) has announced that IDI Composites International has been inducted into the Manufacturers Hall of Fame. The award is to honor and recognize the manufacturing community and highlight those companies and individuals who have made substantial contributions to the industry.

“We are humbled by this award,” states Tom Merrell, CEO of IDI Composites International. “We are committed to the growth and advancement of our industry, our employees, and the communities we operate in around the globe. To be recognized by our partners at the IMA is a great honor.”

“We are extremely proud of all of the companies awarded today. These individuals and companies and their employees are the lifeblood of Indiana’s economy,” said IMA President and CEO Brian Burton. “Throughout the pandemic and continuing today, manufacturers have led the way and continue to break new ground through connection and innovation. Hoosier manufacturers continually rise to challenges by finding new and inventive ways to achieve success.”

About IDI Composites International

Founded in 1966, IDI Composites International is the premier global formulator and manufacturer of thermoset molding composites and compounds for OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and molders. With 58 years of industry experience, IDI provides both standardized and customized polyester/vinyl ester-based SMC and BMC.

IDI’s unwavering focus on market development, operational excellence, and the development of more sustainable composite materials has established its reputation as the trusted leader in the composites industry.