Illinois company plans $26M Indiana plant, 580 jobs
Elk Grove, Illinois-based Wynright Corp. announced plans Tuesday for the 320,000-square-foot plant on 44 acres that will make material handling systems for the logistics industry.
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Indiana-based Thor Industries bets $2.5B on RV growth in Europe, China
The deal would make Airstream parent Thor Industries the largest RV maker in the world.
Greenwood approves incentives for potential $80M Amazon project
The mysterious company that is considering building an $80 million distribution facility in Greenwood and creating 1,250 full-time jobs was revealed Monday night during a city council meeting.
Indiana governor’s proposed toll road hike criticized for secrecy
A proposed fee increase on heavy-duty commercial vehicles that use the Indiana Toll Road was negotiated without legislative involvement and with considerable secrecy, according to some Indiana lawmakers.
IndyGo receives first of 13 electric buses to serve Red Line
IndyGo has already begun employee training and performance testing for the vehicles. One key question is whether the vehicles will achieve the expected range of 275 miles per charge.
Opponent fires another volley in fight over Nickel Plate corridor
A not-for-profit group is taking legal action against Fishers, Noblesville and Hamilton County, saying officials violated public-access laws when making decisions regarding the future of the Nickel Plate Railroad corridor.
GM recalls more than 1M pickups, SUVs for power steering problem
GM said the power steering can fail momentarily during a voltage drop and suddenly return, mainly during low-speed turns. Such a failure increases the risk of a crash.
Walmart expects to double its truck-driver recruitment spending
Amid heavy demand for truckers, Walmart wants to reduce its driver hiring process from 70 days to 30, and pilot programs to do that are under way in Indianapolis and the company’s hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas.
Amazon facing growing backlash for seeking big tax breaks in exchange for HQ2
As the world’s second-most-valuable public company weighs tax breaks and other goodies offered by 20 eager suitors, it stands accused of being a corporate welfare leech that should be giving the government and workers more rather than milking taxpayers.
Tesla stock falls after CEO appears to smoke joint during interview
In an overnight interview on the “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which appears on YouTube, Tesla CEO Elon Musk inhales from what the host says is a combined marijuana-tobacco joint and takes a sip of whiskey.
Contract packaging firm to terminate 86 workers in plant closure
In a notice to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Quality Packaging Specialists International LLC said it would begin eliminating employees this month.
Airport chief hopeful rising fuel costs won’t slow momentum
Indianapolis International Airport has been on a roll in recent years, seeing strong increases in passenger traffic and direct flights. But now jet-fuel prices are on the way up, threatening to slow the airport’s progress.
Republic attracts 600 applications for first aviation training school class
The first group of future pilots at the Leadership in Flight Training, or LIFT, Academy will begin training Tuesday at the school at Indianapolis International Airport.
Regional business airline OneJet suspends flight schedule
OneJet, a struggling regional business airline that got its start in 2015 by offering weekday nonstop flights from Indianapolis to Milwaukee, has suspended operations until at least October after a series of setbacks.
Republicans set caucus date to decide Jeff Miller replacement
Marion County GOP Chairman Jim Merritt announced that a Republican caucus has been set to replace Jeff Miller, who resigned earlier this month after pleading guilty to felony battery charges.
UPDATE: City to cap number of scooters Bird, Lime can bring back to Indy
The companies, which applied for licenses this month, received final approvals Tuesday and were given a date for when they can resume service in Indianapolis.
Company eyes Greenwood for $80M regional center, 1,250 jobs
The company plans to construct a 615,440-square-foot fulfillment center on a 75-acre site that FedEx Corp. once earmarked for a massive distribution facility.
State lawmakers inquire about plans for Nickel Plate Railroad
Two lawmakers sent letters to the Indianapolis City-County Council this week encouraging them to investigate whether the city owns any portion of the Nickel Plate Railroad line.
Electric trucks facing long road to unseat diesel engines
Companies like Tesla Inc. predict battery-powered trucks will soon be ready for the long-haul market. But Indiana-based engine maker Cummins Inc. thinks electric vehicles are more suitable for shorter ranges.
West Fork Whiskey plans to increase distribution to Midwest
The Indianapolis-based craft distillery plans to expand distribution to states outside of Indiana by boosting production and storage capacity.