RCA firm grows with LED popularity
For decades, the RCA brand has been associated with televisions and other consumer electronics. But it’s LED lighting that’s helping fuel growth for Indianapolis-based RCA Commercial Electronics.
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Allegion rebounds in third quarter with $1.6M profit
The security-products firm also posted higher revenue, but its results weren’t as good as Wall Street expected.
Indiana’s manufacturing industry losing steam, survey says
Respondents from a wide range of sectors across the state say their expected growth rates for revenue, profit and capital investment are lower than in recent years.
Vertellus workers qualify for federal layoff assistance
The U.S. Department of Labor says Vertellus employees affected by a pending plant layoff can apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Manufacturer ‘tentatively’ decides to move Indy operations to Mexico
Hundreds of employees at Rexnord Corp.’s west-side plant would lose their jobs if the firm goes through with the plans announced Friday.
Office furniture maker ending Indiana operations; 365 to lose jobs
Paoli Inc. will begin shutting down its corporate campus in Orleans in phases beginning in January and permanently close by the end of next October, the company said. The furniture maker got its start in 1926.
Bankruptcy court clears way for Magnetation shutdown
A bankruptcy court has cleared the way for Magnetation LLC to shut down its remaining operations, including a plant in Indiana that had about 165 workers six weeks ago.
Rolls-Royce shakes up top management amid ongoing restructuring
The London-based company, which has 4,000 employees in Indianapolis, has cut divisions and eliminated more than 600 senior and middle-management positions over the past year. It just hired a new chief financial officer.
City secures federal grant to help Carrier workers
The city of Indianapolis has received a $355,000 federal grant to help support about 1,400 workers displaced by Carrier Corp. The grant will be used to hire a “recovery coordinator.”
Vertellus pension plan to get $36M bailout from federal agency
A federal agency has stepped in to pay almost all of a $36 million shortfall in pension benefits for current and future retirees of Vertellus Specialties Inc., an Indianapolis-based manufacturer that is working its way through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Federal judge OKs $454M Vertellus Specialties acquisition plan
A federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Indianapolis-based chemical company Vertellus Specialties Inc. on Thursday after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew its objection to the sale.
EPA objects to Vertellus Specialties acquisition plan
Indianapolis-based Vertellus Specialties Inc. is at odds with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over whether a proposed $454 million sale of the chemical company will provide adequate resources to address environmental cleanup needs.
Hurco profit falls as demand for machine tools diminishes
North American sales for the Indianapolis-based manufacturer dropped 19 percent in the third quarter due to pricing pressure and reduced consumption of machine tools.
U.S. factory activity shrinks for first time in 6 months
The report suggests that manufacturers continue to struggle as businesses spend less on machinery, computers and other large equipment. Auto sales have also leveled off this year after reaching a record level in 2015.
Vertellus to be acquired by lenders after no other bids surface
Chemical company Vertellus Specialties Inc. says the $454 million deal arranged in bankruptcy proceedings will allow it to continue operations with its current leaders.
North-side stationery firm acquired by Canadian company
Supremex Inc. hopes to put its stamp on the Midwest by purchasing 88-year-old Bowers Envelope Co. Inc.
Subaru supplier to create 32 jobs in Carmel
Moriden America makes cargo systems and interior trim for the auto industry and plans to ramp up production to meet demand from a Subaru assembly plant in Lafayette.
Orders for U.S. durable goods rebound from tough month
Orders for durable goods jumped 4.4 percent in July, bouncing back from a 4.2 percent plunge in June, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Chemical maker Vertellus to close portion of Indy plant
Currently working its way through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the firm expects the closure at its Tibbs Avenue plant to affect dozens of employees.
UPDATE: GM expected to invest $90 million in Indiana plant
General Motors officials are set to announce what is expected to be a major investment at an Indiana factory that will allow it to retain more than 1,400 jobs.