Cummins files for IPO for filtration business spinoff

Cummins Inc. has filed a registration statement with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering for its filtration business, Atmus Filtration Technologies. The manufacturer said in April it planned to spin off the business into a publicly-held company. ... Read More

Cummins in talks to acquire European business

Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is in negotiations with a global automotive supplier in France to acquire part of its commercial vehicle exhaust aftertreatment business. Faurecia said Thursday the deal, if completed, would be valued at more than $160 million.... Read More

Manufacturer adding 50 jobs in Pierceton

An Ohio-based manufacturer is growing its footprint in Kosciusko County. Omco Midwest Roll Forming Plus, which makes components for a variety of products such as truck bodies, trailers and solar panel frames, plants to add 50 jobs at its plant in Pierceton.... Read More

LCI Industries reports full-year gains

Elkhart-based LCI Industries is reporting record full-year net income of $395 million, up from $288 million during 2021. CEO Jason Lippert says diversification and staffing actions helped mitigate the impact on earnings.... Read More

Peacock promoted to Ports of Indiana CEO

The Ports of Indiana Commission on Monday approved the appointment of Jody Peacock as the statewide port authority's new CEO. Peacock joined the ports in 2001 and most recently served as senior vice president for business development.... Read More

Novae begins work on $35M manufacturing plant

A utility trailer manufacturer in northeast Indiana broke ground Thursday on a new manufacturing plant. Markle-based Novae LLC is investing $35 million to build a 150,000-square-foot facility and create up to 36 jobs by the end of 2024. ... Read More

Interstate Cold Storage marks 50 years

Fort Wayne-based Interstate Cold Storage is celebrating a milestone in 2023. The refrigerated warehouse company will mark 50 years in business this year, going from a one-warehouse operation to five locations in Indiana and Ohio with more than 100 employees.... Read More

Hillenbrand profit dips in Q1

Batesville-based Hillenbrand is reporting fiscal first quarter net income of $45.5 million, down from $49 million the previous year. CEO Kim Ryan said the company had a "solid start" to the year driven largely by "healthy demand" and recent acquisitions.... Read More

Kimball doubles quarterly profit, hits record sales

Jasper-based Kimball Electronics is reporting fiscal second quarter net income of $10.7 million, up from $5.1 million during the same period the previous year. The company's quarterly net sales also increased 39% to more than $436 million, a quarterly record.... Read More

Manufacturers awarded $23M in readiness grants in 2022

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. and Conexus Indiana say they awarded 186 Manufacturing Readiness Grants totaling $22.7 million lasy year. The program, which was launched in 2020, aims to help manufacturers increase production efficiency while stimulating private sector investments and modernizing Indiana’s manufacturing industry.... Read More

Cargo trailer maker details Bristol layoffs

Bristol-based Stealth Enterprises LLC has permanently laid off 53 employees at its northern Indiana facility. In a notice to the state dated Jan. 27, the cargo trailer manufacturer cited "unforeseen business circumstances" as the reason for the reduction.... Read More

Batesville Casket Co. acquisition complete

Connecticut-based LongRange Capital has completed its $761 million acquisition of the former Batesville Casket Co. from Batesville-based Hillenbrand Inc. The acquired company, now known as Batesville Services LLC, will operate as an independent company.... Read More

Mullen approaching Nasdaq delisting deadline

A California-based EV manufacturer with a presence in northern Indiana is facing potential delisting from the Nasdaq. Mullen Automotive said this week it is continuing efforts to bring its stock price above the $1.00 bid requirement before a March 6 deadline.... Read More