Hurco president Fabris to resign
Indianapolis-based Hurco Companies Inc., a computer control and software maker, said Thursday that James D. Fabris will resign
as president and chief operating officer as of Oct. 31.
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Local technology firm gets federal praise
Data management firm Perpetual Technologies was one of 15 firms nationwide to get Secretary of Defense award.
Carmel man’s coupon app for iPhone grabbing Yowza response
A Carmel software developer’s app has gotten a lift from a Hollywood actor’s unrelenting promotion.
Whirlpool agrees to maintain Evansville operations
Whirlpool Corp. has notified state officials that it will continue to operate its refrigeration product development center
in Evansville that employs nearly 300 people.
London hedge fund sues Brightpoint over failed acquisition
A London-based hedge fund has sued Brightpoint Inc. over a $10 million loan it alleges the Indianapolis-based cell phone distributor
fraudulently brokered in anticipation of an acquisition in France that never materialized.
Subaru factory in Indiana rolls out 3 millionth vehicle
Workers at a Subaru plant in central Indiana cheered as its 3 millionth vehicle reached the end of the production line.
Another view of Indiana manufacturing
A Milken Institute study shows Indiana isn’t the only state writhing with angst about the future of manufacturing. The study
frames Indiana in a somewhat positive light.
Renewable-energy firm eyeing Tipton County plant
A renewable-energy firm is considering manufacturing solar panels in an empty Tipton County plant where transmissions were
to be built for Chrysler automobiles, according to the Kokomo Tribune.
Pennsylvania city not giving up Harley without a fight
The motorcycle manufacturer is considering a Shelby County site at the same time that it’s pushing for concessions from the
union in York, Pa.
New technology sparks growth for plastics welder
Genesis Plastics Welding plans to double the size of its Fortville facilities to 50,000 square feet and add to its staff
of 49 people
ALTOM: Take the time to set up smartphone security
It’s remarkable how many people don’t bother setting security features on their expensive smartphones. Because
they keep the phone somewhere close to them most of the time, they believe it’s secure, but that’s not true.
Indy Audio Labs wiring for relaunch of high-end home theater brands
Two former Klipsch Group engineers plan to return to the market a brand of amplifiers famous among audio enthusiasts. Indy
Audio Labs, owned by Rick Santiago and Ted Moore, bought the Aragon and Acurus brands of amps, pre-amps and sound processors
from Klipsch and are planning a
2010 launch.
GM to add shifts at 3 sites, including Indiana
General Motors Co. will go to 24-hour operations at factories in Kansas, Michigan and Indiana to make up for production lost
due to a large-scale factory consolidation announced earlier in the year.
Two companies adding jobs in Elkhart County
Two companies have announced plans that could mean about 200 jobs at factories in northern Indiana’s Elkhart County, which
has been among the country’s hardest-hit places during the recession.
Honda starts exporting cars from Greensburg
The Honda plant in southern Indiana that started production last year is now building cars for export from the United States.
Mead Johnson plans expansion in Evansville
Mead Johnson Nutrition plans to spend nearly $33 million at a southwestern Indiana facility where it plans to start making
powdered infant formula products.
Bluefish Wireless launches unit to help firms manage wireless-phone expenses
Mobi Wireless is targeting medium-size to large companies needing more control of wireless expenses
and fewer internal resources dedicated to the task.
Fort Wayne worried Navistar may move truck center
Fort Wayne officials are concerned they won’t be able to persuade Navistar against moving its truck design center to suburban
Chicago.
Anderson firm aims to clean up diesel emissions
Engineer Refaat "Ray" Kammel’s Anderson engineering firm has received a $2-million grant from the Indiana Department of Economic Development to start manufacturing a patented device that will help old trucks meet new federal emission standards.
GE laying off 160 workers at Bloomington factory
General Electric is laying off 164 workers at a southern Indiana refrigerator factory, although that is about 30 fewer than
the company had anticipated.