U.S. factory production sees healthy jump on consumer spending
U.S. factories cranked out more appliances, computers and aircraft last month, lifting manufacturing production for only the second time in five months.
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Calumet Specialty shows improvement in delayed quarterly report
The Indianapolis-based fuel products refiner again lost money, but the loss was smaller than a year ago and indicated that cost-cutting efforts at the company are having an impact on the bottom line.
Trump health secretary: Drugmakers must help cut prices, or else
Alex Azar, secretary of Health and Human Services and a former executive of Eli Lilly and Co., said Monday that the Trump administration plans to turn up the heat on uncooperative pharma firms.
Allison veteran to ascend to CFO spot in global transmission firm
G. Frederick Bohley, a 27-year veteran of Allison Transmission Holdings Inc., has been named chief financial officer of the Indianapolis-based public company.
Cummins’ shares tumble despite better-than-expected quarter
The Indiana-based engine manufacturer reported a 21 percent jump in revenue, to $5.57 billion.
Allison Transmission beats expectations in first quarter
The Indianapolis-based transmission manufacturer reported higher-than-expected revenue and profit in the latest period.
Cummins considering $3B deal for GE engine business, sources say
A sale of Jenbacher, which makes engines that generate power and heat for industrial facilities, is poised to be GE’s biggest to date in CEO John Flannery’s plan to reshape the company.
Trade tensions put Indiana farmers and manufacturers in crosshairs
As the United States and China face off over tariffs and trade policy, some of Indiana’s most important industries are right at the center of the dispute.
Calumet suffers $84M loss in revised quarterly earnings report
Indianapolis-based Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP suffered a bigger loss in the fourth quarter than the company originally reported almost four weeks ago.
LDI adds Indiana-based firm to its portfolio with new acquisition
Indianapolis-based LDI, which invests in middle-market businesses, is rebuilding its portfolio after losing ownership of Motorsport Aftermarket Group late last year.
World’s biggest toymakers aren’t having much fun these days
There’s trouble in toyland. Sales at the world’s three biggest toymakers—Lego A/S, Hasbro Inc. and Mattel Inc.—slumped during the crucial 2017 holiday season, and the outlook for 2018 isn’t much better.
Jeffboat to close Ohio River shipyard next month
Barge and towboat manufacturer Jeffboat will be ending ship-building operations at the site that stretch back more than 180 years.
Two manufacturers plan new plants in Whitestown, nearly 200 jobs
A food-packaging maker and one of the world’s largest bearing manufacturers have plans to spend more than $22 million and lease more than 400,000 square feet of space in Boone County if tax incentives are approved.
U.S. durable goods orders rise at fastest pace since June
Led by a surge in demand for commercial aircraft, U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in February.
Food processor to hire 100 more workers in Indiana
SugarCreek Packing Company announced Wednesday that the new hires would be made by late June 2019, boosting the plants workforce to about 500 workers.
New Carmel-based venture fund to invest $50M in security products, technology
The fund, launched by the security-products company Allegion Plc, plans to pursue investments globally. But a spokeswoman said, “Indianapolis' thriving tech industry makes this the perfect time and place to launch the tech-focused fund.”
Carmel-based Splenda maker to relocate headquarters, add jobs
Heartland Food Products Group said it plans to leave its offices at Clay Terrace for a bigger headquarters within 18 months. The move would allow the firm to add about 130 employees.
Manufacturer plans $72 million plant, 89 jobs in Lebanon
The company that makes the water-soluble film used to create products such as Tide Pods and Cascade ActionPacs plans to break ground on the 150,000-square-foot manufacturing plant this summer.
Kitchen equipment maker plans $7M renovation, 75 jobs
The city’s Metropolitan Development Commission on Wednesday approved a personal property tax abatement to support CaptiveAire Systems Inc.’s expansion plan.
GE engine factory in Lafayette feeding roaring global demand
The Lafayette facility—along with factories in Durham, North Carolina, and France—produces the LEAP, a brand-new engine that GE says has the distinction of being the fastest-selling jet engine in commercial aviation history.