Air tool manufacturer plans Indiana expansion
Sullair Corp., which makes air compressors and other air tools, says it will expand its headquarters in northern Indiana and expects to add up to 113 jobs in the next few years.
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Experts say options abound for former GM stamping plant
The 2-million-square-foot GM Indianapolis Metal Center, closed this year, sprawls over more than 100 acres on the west bank of the White River and enjoys some of the best views of the downtown skyline.
Honda returning to full production despite sales declines
Honda Motor Co.’s reputation for world-class manufacturing may belie a slipping emphasis on design just as the automaker’s U.S. factories—including its expanding Civic plant in Indiana—are preparing to return to full production.
Packaging manufacturer plans 90-person Greencastle plant
The company will put the plant in an existing 250,000-square-foot industrial building.
Defense contractor adding 60 jobs in Bloomington
Next Wave Systems LLC will add the jobs by 2014 as part of a $330,000 expansion at its Bloomington facility.
Auto stampings plant plans to add 75 jobs in Muncie
Indiana Stampings LLC plans to add 75 jobs by 2013 as part of a $7.3 million expansion that includes leasing and equipping a 155,000-square-foot facility.
Manufacturer plans 35 jobs in Franklin expansion
An Arbor, Mich.-based manufacturer is planning a $10 million expansion to its plant south of Indianapolis that will add 35 more employees, it announced Wednesday.
Westfield company wants to add 178 jobs in Jeffersonville
A subsidiary of Westfield-based Revere Industries LLC could add 178 jobs in Jeffersonville in southern Indiana if it wins approval of a property tax abatement.
Rolls-Royce looks to expand test sites
Rolls-Royce Group, one of the largest employers in Indianapolis, is studying sites in the United States and Germany for new engine test sites.
Franklin Electric moving HQ, 220 jobs to Fort Wayne
Franklin Electric Co. Inc. says it will move its corporate headquarters from Bluffton to a $25 million development in Fort Wayne by 2013. The company has 220 employees and expects to add 35 more by 2014.
Ingersoll-Rand to halt production of SecureKey
Elimination of product is part of settlement with rival manufacturer.
Navistar adding, eliminating factory jobs in Indiana
Navistar International Corp. announced plans Tuesday to create up to 400 factory jobs in northern Indiana while eliminating 250 manufacturing positions in the eastern part of the state.
Northeastern Indiana auto parts maker laying off 175
Ficosa North America will sideline workers beginning in September as the company consolidates mirror production and prepares the plant to make other products.
Chinese firm aims to hire thousands at Indiana facility
A Chinese entrepreneur intends to open his first U.S. tire-recycling facility in Indiana. Good Time Technology Development is considering vacant industrial sites in Connersville, Kokomo and Muncie.
Indiana electric car company gets new owner
Think North America, a company that has been making electric cars at a northern Indiana factory, has a new owner, giving local officials more confidence in its future.
Navistar cutting 200 contractor jobs in Fort Wayne
Navistar International Corp. is laying off some 200 contract workers from its Fort Wayne operations as part of its consolidation to a new headquarters in suburban Chicago.
Carrier counts on new environmental regulations to drive sales
Carrier Corp.’s plan to invest $36.5 million in its Indianapolis plant hinges in part on how well consumers take to a new platform of high-efficiency furnaces.
Solar panel maker says Indiana factory on track
A solar panel manufacturer says its plans remain on track to start production at an unfinished auto parts factory in central Indiana. Abound Solar, which projects it could eventually have up to 1,000 employees, said it may begin hiring some workers this year.
Carrier to invest $36.5M in local plant, create 276 jobs
Carrier Corp. has spent $32 million to upgrade equipment in Indianapolis and plans to invest another $36.5 million to start a second production line, creating 276 jobs at the plant. The company is seeking a tax abatement to help offset the costs.
Navistar seeks more tax breaks after old deal failed
The company, which had planned to close its Brookville Road plant, now is set to create 250 new jobs by investing $19 million in new equipment. It previously received $18 million in tax breaks and repaid $5 million to the city.