Indianapolis chemical maker closing 159-worker plant
Aurorium, which traces its roots to Reilly Industries, is closing a facility at a site that has been home to a chemical manufacturing plant since 1921.... Read More
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UPDATE: Tyson closure to affect 368 in Corydon
More details have emerged regarding the impact of Tyson Foods' announcement that it is closing four chicken processing facilities, including one in Corydon. In a notice to the state, Tyson said the closure could leave 368 employees out of work.... Read More
The demand for geothermal HVAC is rising. One Indiana company is capitalizing.
Fort Wayne-based WaterFurnace has banked on the reliability and efficiency of geothermal technology since 1983, and now it reports rapid growth from that commitment. By installing residential and commercial pumps across the country, it has grown to be a leader in this burgeoning industry.... Read More
Kem Krest acquires Telamon business unit
Elkhart-based supply chain optimization company Kem Krest announced Monday it has acquired the heavy-duty division of Telamon in Carmel. Financial terms of the deal are not being disclosed.... Read More
Chemical release at Bunge plant in Decatur
An evacuation order has been lifted after a chemical release Monday at a soybean processing plant in Decatur. Officials told our partners at WPTA-TV that air quality tests determined the area was safe from chemical hazards.... Read More
Hammond autoworkers reject Lear Corp. contract proposal
United Auto Workers in northwest Indiana have rejected a proposed contract from employer Lear Corp. Members of the Hammond Local 2335 voted overwhelmingly against Lear's proposed over the weekend, our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report.... Read More
South Bend solar company with a mission planning to double reach
Crossroads Solar, a growing small business in South Bend, sets out to offer its employees a second chance. The South Bend Common Council approved a tax abatement request last month as Crossroads Solar prepares to bring on a second production line.... Read More
Tyson chicken processing plant in Corydon among 4 to close
Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants, including one in southern Indiana, as it looks to lower costs. Tyson said that it will shift production to other facilities and halt operations at the plant by March 1, 2024.... Read More
Amazon to cut ribbon on Fort Wayne fulfillment center
The Fort Wayne Amazon Robotics fulfillment center opened in early April with plans to employ about 1,000 people. The center is 630,000 square feet with "first-of-its-kind robotics technology" to be used in the state. ... Read More
Toyota begins Grand Highlander production in Gibson County
Toyota Indiana marked the beginning of production on the first-ever Grand Highlander SUV at the Toyota manufacturing plant in Princeton. The event included the announcement of an $11.1 million commitment to preparing area students for future STEM careers.... Read More
New leaders to take helm at Thor subsidiaries
Elkhart-based Thor Industries named new leadership Tuesday at several of its operating companies. Ryan Juday will lead as president of KZ Recreational Vehicles in Shipshewana, while Kyle Kwasny is assuming the president position at Heartland RV in Elkhart. ... Read More
Indiana Chamber asks who makes the ‘coolest thing’ in competition
In its third iteration, the Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition will be a knockout style single-elimination tournament — an ode to the state's omnipresent basketball fever. ... Read More
Indiana-made Egglife wraps now found in Whole Foods
Egglife Foods Inc. just cracked a national distribution deal putting its Indiana-made egg white wraps on Whole Foods market shelves. CEO David Kroll calls the move "a major win" for the Chicago-based company. ... Read More
Patrick Industries profit falls amid declining RV shipments
Elkhart-based Patrick Industries is reporting second quarter net income of $42.4 million, down from $117 million during the same period last year. The company said the drop in profit is partially due to a 44% reduction in RV industry wholesale unit shipments.... Read More
Wabash more than triples profit in Q2
Lafayette-based Wabash is reporting second quarter net income of $74.3 million, up from $22.6 million during the same period last year. CEO Brent Yeagy says the company's efforts have already positioned it for its best year in terms of financial achievements.... Read More
Stellantis CEO dangles potential factory relaunch amid strike threat
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares on Wednesday dangled a potential relaunch of a shuttered Illinois factory if it can be made more competitive as the United Auto Workers Union says a strike is possible.... Read More
Sirmax growing production in Anderson
The U.S. subsidiary of Italy-based Sirmax Group is increasing production of a flame retardant compound it says is growing in demand. Sirmax said it is dedicating one of the production lines at its Anderson location and could add a small number of jobs.... Read More
Franklin Electric reports record sales, nearly flat profit
Fort Wayne-based Franklin Electric is reporting second quarter net income of $59.6 million, up slightly from $59.4 million last year. However, the company said in its quarterly earnings report that it hit record net sales of just over $569 million.... Read More
Stellantis to build second US electric vehicle battery plant
The automaker didn't disclose the location but said Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea-based Samsung SDI under its existing joint venture called StarPlus Energy.... Read More
Mercury Marine earns energy efficiency designation in Brownsburg
Mercury Marine announced this week that its global distribution center in Brownsburg has earned a key designation for energy efficiency. The Wisconsin-based boat engine maker has received LEED Silver certification for the 512,000-square-foot facility.... Read More