Entek officially receives $1.2B DOE loan for Terre Haute plant
When operational, the facility will produce battery separators for lithium-ion battery manufacturers across the country, primarily for use in electric vehicles.
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Indiana-based Berry Global acquired by Swiss packaging giant in $8.4B deal
Amcor, the acquirer, said the deal “brings together two highly complementary businesses to create a global leader in consumer packaging solutions.” Berry is one of the state’s largest public companies.
Nursing shortage to continue, Purdue professor says
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the nursing shortage as many nurses chose to quit their jobs due to a high workload and burnout.
Indiana hits record low for nonfatal workplace injuries, illnesses
Thirteen industries in Indiana saw decreases in their nonfatal injury and illness rates last year, while six saw increases.
Lilly CEO Dave Ricks named Watanabe Award winner
Ricks is being recognized for his contributions to Indiana’s life sciences sector and his global impact on health care innovation.
Yamaha Marine completes relocation to Greenfield
The company, which makes stainless steel boat propellers for Yamaha’s outboard engines, invested $20 million to add 110,000 square feet to the facility.
Study shows pandemic’s impact on charitable giving
A new study from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy found fewer givers as the pandemic started, but larger donations.
Pridgeon & Clay to close Franklin manufacturing plant
The manufacturer said the move will affect 125 workers.
Swiss manufacturer Rego-Fix opens expanded facility in Whitestown
The 12,000-square-foot addition, named the Center for Machining Excellence, will partly serve as an incubator for other foreign companies that want to do business in Indiana.
Statewide program seeks to address turnover in home and hospice industry
CARE Connect launched last week throughout the state after a pilot in 14 southeast Indiana counties, as well as in some agencies in Marion County.
Calumet lands $1.4B federal loan for renewable fuels facility
The funding, announced this week, will support the expansion of a renewable fuels facility that will produce sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF.
Pumpkin crop ‘above average’ for 2024, Purdue prof says
Stephen Meyers says consumers in Indiana and across the country can expect an above-average pumpkin crop, both in terms of yield and quality.
Copeland to close Greenfield distribution center
Copeland Corp. said the move will result in the termination of 75 workers in mid-January.
Indiana-based Do It Best inks agreement to acquire True Value assets
Chicago-based True Value, which has hardware stores throughout Indiana, on Monday began voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, with the goal of selling its business operations to Do It Best Corp.
New statewide coalition aims to advance entrepreneurship
A national not-for-profit dedicated to championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority launched an initiative Thursday aimed at boosting entrepreneurship throughout Indiana.
Brazilian company plans $400M plant in Lafayette
Sustainea and Primient said the plant would be the largest facility of its type in the United States.
IEDC touts record $38.3B in committed investments so far this year
The IEDC said the investments include commitments to create more than 13,000 jobs with an average wage of $37.31 per hour—or about $77,604 annually.
Houston tech company Ohana to relocate HQ to Indianapolis
The company, which plans to create more than 100 jobs over the next five years, could receive up to $3.5 million in conditional tax credits from the state if it meets hiring goals.
Purdue, Lilly establish medical-focused research center
The Eli Lilly and Co. and Purdue University Research Alliance Center involves more than 50 researchers and 65 graduate students.
Anderson University president announces retirement
John Pistole became Anderson’s fifth president in 2015 after serving as head of the Transportation Security Administration and deputy director of the FBI.