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Cummins plans expansion, 600 jobs for Columbus
Cummins Inc. announced Friday that it plans to add 600 employees to work in a new $18 million office building the diesel engine maker will build in downtown Columbus.
State manufacturing, logistics sectors score high marks
The grades were part of an annual report released Friday morning by Conexus Indiana, an industry group that is part of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership. A 4.6-percent increase in employment the past year helped the state’s manufacturing sector repeat its “A” grade.
Manufacturing center set to open in Columbus
A $13.5 million center aimed at training workers to fill manufacturing jobs that are growing steadily more complex is opening in central Indiana.
Angie’s List eyes expansion sites outside Indianapolis
Consumer ratings service Angie’s List is scoping locations for hundreds of new employees the fast-growing firm plans to hire. And unlike past expansions, it’s looking beyond its East Washington Street headquarters—and Indianapolis.
Indianapolis ad firm helps Sun King Brewing launch app
Brewery wants relevant platform for its social media outreach.
Mooresville farm equipment maker expanding operations
Equipment Technologies, a manufacturer of agricultural spraying equipment, plans to invest nearly $6.4 million in an expansion of its Mooresville operations, more than doubling its work force by 2015.
DWYER: Hiring costs can be sliced when industry cooperates
Manufacturers and distributors often avoid existing training programs.
GM to invest $49M in Indiana plant, affecting 91 jobs
General Motors Co. is investing $49 million in its Bedford plant, a move that will help to create or keep 91 jobs.
Former tech darling Vontoo acquired by Ohio firm
Vontoo Inc., a once-promising Indianapolis-based technology firm that landed millions in venture capital but failed to meet growth expectations, has been acquired by One Call Now.
Chrysler faces fines over Kokomo plant death
State regulators have issued $200,000 in fines against Chrysler for safety violations found during the investigation of a worker's death at a central Indiana factory.
Bag maker Vera Bradley plans expansion, new jobs
Handbag and luggage maker Vera Bradley Inc. is planning an expansion in Fort Wayne that is expected to mean about 100 more jobs.
RV industry supplier plans Indiana expansion
A recreational vehicle component manufacturer is considering a move into a vacant factory in northern Indiana where it could hire 180 workers in the next few years.
Startup aims to make online car shopping easier
The horrible experience John Kohlmeyer’s mother had trying to shop for a car online inspired him to create DriveVelocity, a company that not only overhauls dealer websites but also packages all their Web-based customer-relationship tools.
Comcast chasing bigger biz clients
The cable giant now is pitching in Indianapolis suburbs its metro Ethernet product to businesses with 20 to 500 employees.
Bidders at Mecum auction revved up spending
Marengo, Ill.-based Mecum Auctions Inc. recorded vehicle sales in Indianapolis of more than $47 million, versus $41.7 million in 2010.
Sleepy Klipsch buyer out to make some noise
Audiovox Corp., the Hauppauge, N.Y.-based company that recently bought the high-end audio firm Klipsch Group, hopes to use the $167 million deal to win over Wall Street.
Government to lose $14B of auto bailout funds
The Obama administration said Wednesday that the government will lose about $14 billion in taxpayer funds from the bailout of the U.S. auto industry, a third of the loss officials had initially estimated.
Electric vehicles gain traction in region
Indianapolis has one of the highest concentrations of plug-in electric vehicle drivers in the nation, an industry official says.
Alexandria working on factory deal with defense contractor
Alexandria Mayor Jack Woods said plans are for Maryland-based Floatograph Technologies to buy the former U.S. Pipe facility from the city and then repair and remodel the factory. The plant could eventually have 100 workers.