News and Events

We are saddened by the loss of Rafael Murillo, who worked at Dudek & Bock from January of 2013 until his death on August 23, 2026. Rafael was a valued employee in our Brake Spring Department. A wake will be held on Monday, August 31, 4-6 pm at Mount Auburn Funeral...

It's that time of year again! In 2022, the City of Chicago started requiring that all Chicago employees receive training on how to respond to sexual harassment that you might observe at work. This training is required by city ordinance. Please complete this training...

We just learned of the death of former employee, Stanley Przybycien. Stanley worked at Dudek & Bock over 40 years, from 1963 to 2012. His service was held on July 22; unfortunately, we did not know about his passing until after the service. More information can be...

Former employee Jose Ruiz, who worked in the 4-Slide Department, passed away on July 18. Jose started at Dudek & Bock in January of 1986 and retired in June of 2025. Visitation will be on July 31 with a funeral service and mass on August 1. More information can be...

Tom Arunrung, who joined Dudek & Bock on March 16, 1978, will be retiring on May 29. It is hard to imagine the company without Tom or any other members of the extended Arunrung family who have worked here. We wish Tom a long and happy retirement! Tom announced his...

We are looking forward to celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Dudek & Bock company. Our Anniversary Committee is announcing the winners of our logo contest! We received so many excellent designs that it was impossible to choose just one. We will be...

The CASMI Scholarship Program, administered by Scholarship America®, is now available to support employees and their dependents as they pursue higher education. This program is designed to invest in the future of our industry by helping students achieve their academic...

Dudek & Bock employee John Stoever passed away on February 12, 2026. John joined the company in March of 2025 and was a Toolmaker in our Tool Room. A Memorial Visitation will be held in John's honor on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at The DuPage Funeral Chapel, 951 W....

Dear Dudek & Bock Team, Great news! We will be offering free EV charging for your vehicle in our back parking lot! This is made possible by a grant from ComEd, thanks to the work of Kathy Dudek prior to her retirement. Gas is expensive, so if you drive an electric...

CASMI (Chicago Area Spring Manufacturers) offers college scholarships. Several children of Dudek & Bock employees have received scholarships in the past. More information is available here: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/casmi/ The deadline to apply for...