BEDFORD PARK, Ill. — Ingredion, a provider of food and beverage ingredients, and railcar leasing company GATX have introduced a covered hopper wrapped to support the American Heart Association and promote heart health.
The car was unveiled Tuesday, Jan. 6, and is part of Ingredion’s long-term sponsorship of the Heart Association’s Heart of Chicago campaign. It features the Heart Association’s “Move More” message, part of the organization’s effort to encourage Americans to be more active.
“Ingredion is proud to sponsor the Heart of Chicago Campaign and Move More messaging,” Eric Seip, the company’s senior vice president, global operations and chief supply chain officer, said in a press release. “As chair of the Chicago Heart Ball coming up in April, I’m especially excited to kick off the year with this exciting unveiling. Additionally, partnering with GATX to share this message nationwide reflects our commitment to heart health and community well-being.”
Paul F. Titterton, president, GATX Rail North America, said, “We are honored to spotlight the American Heart Association’s Move More messaging on one of GATX’s railcars, which move essential goods across North America every day. At GATX, we value collaboration and community. Partnering with our customers like Ingredion to champion causes that make a real difference is something we are passionate about, and we were thrilled to help drive this effort forward.”
Ingredion, headquartered in Westchester, Ill., serves customers in more than 120 countries and employs approximately 12,000 workers worldwide. It makes sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterials used in products including food, beverages, paper, and pharmaceuticals.
“At the American Heart Association, we are working to change the future of health for everyone, everywhere,” said Kimberly Bors, volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Board of Directors in Chicago. “Support from Ingredion and GATX allows the Association to share this important message and carry out our lifesaving mission. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems.”
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