Bill to ban microbeads headed to governor’s office
Legislation that would prevent the sale of any products containing microbeads in Indiana, is headed to the governor’s office for final approval.
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Greenwood manufacturer plans expansion, move to Indy
A Greenwood firm that manufactures wireless monitoring and control devices plans to move operations into an abandoned plant on the south side of downtown Indianapolis, allowing it to expand and add 25 workers before the end of the decade.
Maker-space movement touches down in Indy
The corner of Brookside Avenue and 10th Street, just off Massachusetts Avenue, could soon be the center of what city planners hope is a model to address industrial blight.
Thailand-based manufacturer plans 135 jobs in Anderson
Food container manufacturer Royal Interpack North America Inc., a subsidiary of Thailand-based Royal Group, announced plans Tuesday to spend $11.9 million to open its first Midwest plant.
Evansville firm plans $17M fiber-optic network in Westfield
Metronet, a cable provider based in Evansville, has agreed to buy Inside Connect Cable and plans to spend $17 million to construct a fiber-optic network in Westfield.
U.S. manufacturing slows as output, hiring weaken
U.S. factories expanded last month at their weakest pace in a year, with orders, hiring and production all growing more slowly.
Calumet Specialty tops expectations despite quarterly loss
Calumet Specialty Products Partners lost $63.5 million in the fourth quarter, leading to an unprofitable year.
U.S. Steel to idle Gary Works coke plant, displacing 300
Company spokeswoman Courtney Boone said the Pittsburgh-based steelmaker plans to talk with affected workers and the United Steelworkers union about whether they will be transferred or laid off.
Stairmaker moving to Indiana with 180 jobs
American Stair Corp. plans to invest $2.9 million to purchase, renovate and equip a 60,000-square-foot plant. State officials are offering $1.7 million in tax incentives.
Remy to acquire Ohio steering-system manufacturer
Pendleton-based Remy International Inc. announced Thursday that it plans to acquire Maval Manufacturing Inc., a steering-system maker that employs about 210 people in northeast Ohio.
Union: General Mills to proceed with Pillsbury plant closure
A union representative says General Mills is moving ahead with its plans to close a southern Indiana Pillsbury plant and a neighboring business that together employ more than 400 workers.
Allison exceeds expectations with quarterly report
The Indianapolis-based manufacturer had sales of $544.4 million in its fourth quarter, an 11-percent increase over the same period of 2013. Profit rose to $50.5 million, up from $42.9 million.
Rolls’ Plainfield facilities land work for F-35B fighter
The Indianapolis-area Rolls-Royce production facilities will handle the bulk of the work for three contracts totaling up to $442 million.
Label manufacturer pledges 154 jobs, $13M investment
Multi-Color Corp. announced Friday that it's expanding operations its 120,500 square-foot manufacturing plant in Scottsburg.
Indiana city advances $7M bond for Pillsbury plant
New Albany's city council voted 5-2 on Tuesday in favor of a nonbinding resolution to offer General Mills financial incentives to keep its refrigerated baked goods plant open. The plant has about 400 well-paid employees.
ArcelorMittal to lay off 304 in steel plant closing
The company said it would idle its Indiana Harbor Long Carbon facility March 1 and shut down its rolling mill in the next three months. Both facilities are in East Chicago.
Indiana city to consider $7M in incentives to keep plant open
General Mills announced earlier this month it planned to close its refrigerated goods plant that employs 400 by mid-2016.
U.S. Steel to idle mill, lay off 369 Indiana workers
The Pittsburgh-based steelmaker notified workers this week it would close East Chicago Tin for an unknown period. The finishing plant makes tin-plated metal largely for canned foods such as soup and vegetables.
Global glassmaker to invest $71M in Randolph County plant
Ardaugh Group plans to retain its 400 workers at the Winchester plant as it invests in a major upgrade.
Union to talk about Indiana Pillsbury plant set to close
The union that represents workers at a Pillsbury plant set for closure expects to meet next month with General Mills officials to discuss the plant’s future. The union represents 335 workers at the plant and 80 workers at a neighboring plant that could be impacted.