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.
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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.
Indy-area manufacturer of metal components buys similar firm in Floyds Knobs
With the addition of NetShape Technologies, Westfield’s Metal Powder Products has 1,200 employees in the U.S. and China and annual sales of $200 million.
Fed rate hikes squeezing even the nation’s hottest automaker
Subaru Corp., the only car manufacturer to boost U.S. sales every year in the last decade, is continuing to offer cheap financing on models even as rates rise, pinching margins in a plateauing market.
Cummins reports strong quarterly sales growth
The Columbus-based engine maker saw fourth-quarter sales jump 22 percent, but it ended up posting a loss because of charges related to tax reform.
Sony disc plant in Indiana to eliminate about 375 workers
A company official said the changing home-entertainment market has taken a toll on the plant, which manufactures movies and video-game discs.
Hurco caps record year for sales, orders with robust quarter
Sales and profit at Hurco were lifted by strong demand for its products in Europe, especially Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
Autocar Trucks lays off 70 workers at Indiana plant
An Indiana company that makes terminal tractors and yard trucks used primarily in the freight industry has eliminated nearly six dozen workers.
Centerfield raises $310M, includes 2 local companies among investments
The local recipients are produce distributor IF&P Foods, parent of Indianapolis Fruit and Piazza Produce; and Wild Sports, which makes sports-themed tailgating games and accessories.