Intelinair acquires digital agriculture company
Indianapolis-based precision agriculture startup Intelinair Inc. announced Tuesday it has acquired Aker Technologies Inc., headquartered in Illinois.
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Hopebridge promotes McIntosh to chief executive
David McIntosh will succeed Dennis May, who has served in the role since 2016 and will transition to executive chairman of the board.
Land donated by famed crossword puzzle editor to become Indiana park
The 47-acre parcel is owned by Will Shortz, a Crawfordsville native and longtime crossword puzzle editor for The New York Times, who grew up on the land he is donating for the project.
Zionsville-based life sciences company secures $6M in investment funding
GeniPhys has developed a material known as Collymer, a highly-purified form of collagen that can be used to replace tissue that is lost in wounds and also forms “stable, fibrillar collagen scaffolds” that can help rebuild lost tissue.
Jet Access completes new Greenfield corporate hangar
Sean White, executive vice president of FBO operations for Jet Access, said it was essential the company invested in its central Indiana operations due to a “significant shortage” of hangar space in the region.
Pet food maker announces $200M expansion in Indiana
Pet food manufacturer Blue Buffalo Co. Ltd. plans a 169,000-square-foot addition to boost processing operations and warehouse capacity. As part of the expansion, the company plans to add up to 60 jobs by the end of 2024.
E-commerce company Radial opens 2nd Avon fulfillment center
In addition to adding more than 100 jobs at the center, the company has tapped China-based logistics tech firm Geek+ to provide automation and robotics for the facility.
Battery components maker to invest $1.5B in Terre Haute
Oregon-based battery component producer Entek plans to add nearly 650 jobs by the end of 2027.
‘Lab to life’ project to support 5G research for aviation industry
The Purdue University Airport is partnering with aerospace and defense company Saab and telecommunications business Ericsson to create a 5G network to support research that could improve operations and security at airports, the university announced Monday.
Fishers biotech firm lands additional FDA approval for imaging product
Illuccix was first approved by the FDA in December 2021. The imaging agent is designed to target and “light up” cancerous cells, making it easier for oncologists to determine through a PET scan if the cells have spread to areas outside the prostate.
‘World’s whitest paint,’ developed at Purdue, wins big at SXSW
A product developed by researchers at Purdue University that was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s whitest paint has earned two major awards.
Honda moving Accord production to Indiana after 40 years in Ohio
The move of Accord production to Greensburg comes as Honda prepares for the production of electric vehicles and components primarily at facilities in Ohio.
Franciscan Health names new central Indiana chief
In her new role, Lori Price will oversee four facilities: Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Mooresville, Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel and Franciscan Health Carmel.
HNI to acquire Kimball International for $485M
Iowa-based HNI said Wednesday that the acquisition of Indiana-based Kimball International will enhance manufacturing capabilities and create a combined company that can better benefit from post-pandemic trends in the markets it serves.
Self-sanitizing changing tables to be installed at Indy airport
Pluie Inc., a startup co-founded by an Indiana native, is about to get a big boost in exposure, with dozens of its self-sanitizing diaper changing tables being installed in multiple locations at Indianapolis International Airport.
Downtown percussion museum to relocate following water damage
The 15,000-square-foot Rhythm! Discovery Center, which opened in November 2009 in the lower level of the Claypool Court building, will remain closed and keep its extensive collection in storage until a new space is found.
Gahl: Indy ‘always on audition’ to host NFL Scouting Combine
Indianapolis is set to host the annual NFL Scouting Combine again next year, but other cities are turning up the pressure to host it in future years, according to Visit Indy Chief Marketing Officer Chris Gahl.
Holcomb orders testing of toxic material from Ohio
The state is contracting with Minnesota-based Pace Labs, which has a location in Indianapolis, to test for “dangerous levels of dioxins” in the toxic materials.
More than 2,700 summer jobs available through Project Indy initiative
The online platform allows young job seekers ages 16-24 to connect with employers who can provide job opportunities, soft-skill development and job-readiness training.
Boone County farmer, businessman to lead state agriculture department
Don Lamb, a second-generation farner from Lebanon, succeeds Bruce Kettler, who stepped down from the post in January to become president and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana.