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Pictured (l-to-r): John and Lisa Bilik, and Marty Krashoc.
Bringing it All Together: A Profile of John Bilik and All-Rite Spring Company By Gary McCoy, Managing Editor
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ike most companies in the spring industry, the story of All-Rite Spring Company involves strong personalities, an entrepreneurial spirit, many sleepless nights and much blood, sweat and tears. The formula for success at the company reminds me of a book by Tim Layden, “Blood, Sweat & Chalk,” which is subtitled “How the Geniuses of Football Created America’s Favorite Game.” The history of All-Rite Spring Company could be a chapter in a book about “Blood, Sweat and Springs.” John Bilik is the chairman and CEO of All-Rite Spring Company. His grandfather, Stan Bilik, started the company in 1943 near O’Hare Airport with his brother-in-law, Rudy Schneider. Schneider soon left and went on to start O’Hare Spring Company. Stan Bilik moved to Harwood Heights, Illinois and grew the business from a 19,000 sq. ft. facility.
SPRINGS / Summer 2021 / 55
