Shell building planned for Lawrence County

The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission has approved the construction of a $5.2 million shell building in the Mitchell Industrial Park. The RDC said Monday the 50,400-square-foot building could be expanded to 200,000 square feet to accommodate growth.... Read More

John Deere acquires Indy agtech company

Illinois-based Deere & Co. has acquired an Indianapolis-based agtech startup. Financial terms of the deal for Smart Apply Inc., which has developed a precision sprayer for orchards and vineyards, are not being disclosed.... Read More

Valmont cuts ribbon on Bristol solar array

Nebraska-based Valmont Industries cut the ribbon Thursday on a new solar array at its manufacturing facility in Bristol. The company, which makes sustainably-focused concrete utility poles, said the array will offset 100% of the plant's electricity usage.... Read More

Ford Meter Box plans big expansion in Wabash

A manufacturer in north central Indiana is set to undergo a major expansion. The Ford Meter Box Company announced plans to invest up to $300 million to build a 300,000-square-foot facility in Wabash and create up to 126 jobs by the end of 2027. ... Read More

MBX Biosciences names chief scientific officer

Carmel-based clinical stage biopharmaceutical company MBX Biosciences Inc. has selected Steven Prestrelski as chief scientific officer. Prestreslksi most recently served as founder and CSO of Xeris Biopharma Holdings Inc. in Chicago.... Read More