IDEAL Industries

The work we do at IDEAL powers a brighter tomorrow. We provide critical, reliable solutions to push modern industries forward. Our future-oriented workforce means we're solving tomorrow's problems today. We work in industries like data centers, construction, material handling, outdoor power equipment, energy, airport ground support equipment, and electrical infrastructure. Together, we empower mutual growth.

At IDEAL Industries, we believe the way we achieve results is just as important as the results themselves. Our shared values shape how we interact with our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate.

Integrity: We value strong morals and a commitment to doing what’s right

Kindness: We shape our culture through empathy, support, and positivity

Respect: We prioritize thoughtfulness and active listening while valuing diverse perspectives

Accountability: We own our responsibilities with honesty and self-awareness

Sustainability: We commit to environmental responsibility and continuous improvement

In his first year as CEO, Chris Baldwin has consistently demonstrated the IDEAL values while personally building relationships with employees globally. He instills a clear vision for "Building an IDEAL World" by uniting strong customer partnerships, operational excellence, employee value, and the company's proud legacy of ethical, relationship-driven business.

Chris has created a culture of continuous learning and improvement, grounded in high ethical standards and values-based decision-making. His leadership helps drive growth and sustainability while ensuring employees feel their impact on the company strategy.

Fostering an environment of open communication where employees feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, concerns, and ideas to bring different perspectives to our culture and the work that we do. At IDEAL, we believe that inclusion is paramount and we provide opportunities for our employees to feel this sense of belonging through multi-functional team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and product development initiatives. By focusing on inclusion, we can ensure our employees’ ideas can continuously improve the company culture and the product innovations we bring to the market.

The foundation of our collaborative culture is based on feedback from our employees to create the environment that drives our strategy. As a team, we have a shared vision that we talk about everyday ensuring consistency throughout our business. We actively support each other, by lending a hand, having trust, and creating a safe working environment to share our ideas as well as celebrating our successes. Our collaboration focus is not just internal, we were founded on creating ideal relationships with our customers. By collaborating with customers, we ensure strong partnerships and shared success.

IDEAL is able to provide programs typically offered at larger companies like wellness screenings for employees and spouses, collaborating with teams via hybrid work arrangements, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and charitable matching dollars while maintaining a smaller company culture where each person matters. This includes transparency about business related issues and opportunities for employees to directly share perspectives with leaders. The IDEAL Industries Foundation provides flexible opportunities for employees to serve and support the community.