Steel Dynamics to build new aluminum mill

Fort Wayne-based Steel Dynamics Inc. (Nasdaq: STLD) plans to invest $2.2 billion to build a recycled aluminum flat rolled mill, as well as two supporting satellite recycled aluminum slab centers, the company announced Monday. The steelmaker says when fully operational, the facility will have the capacity to produce 650,000 tons of finished products annually.... Read More

Wabash debuts rebranded trailer

Lafayette-based trailer maker Wabash (NYSE: WNC) has revealed its first rebranded trailer with the company’s new logo. The company says the updated trailer follows its previously-announced corporate rebranding effort earlier this year.... Read More

Cummins details leadership transition; Rumsey to become CEO

Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is making changes to its top leadership, the company announced Thursday. Tom Linebarger will step down as chief executive officer on August 1, though he will remain chairman of the board. Jennifer Rumsey, who currently serves as president and chief operating officer, will be promoted to president and CEO, becoming the first woman to lead the company in its more than 100-year history.... Read More

Thor Industries invests in lithium-ion battery maker

Elkhart-based THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) is investing in Dragonfly Energy, a Nevada-based lithium-ion battery producer to the RV industry. THOR says Dragonfly, which develops battery packs, energy systems, and cell manufacturing technologies, offers a distinct approach to energy storage that provides users with a "best-in-class" experience.... Read More

Manufacturer completes $20M investment in Richmond

An insulation and commercial roofing company has completed a $20 million investment in its Richmond facility. Johns Manville says the effort supported new equipment for its blowing wool insulation manufacturing process and helped retain more than 100 jobs.... Read More

Kaiser declares force majeure at its Warrick operation

Tennessee-based Kaiser Aluminum Corp. (Nasdaq: KALU) announced Thursday it has declared force majeure at its Warrick Rolling Mill in Newburgh. The company says the move is due to the limited availability of magnesium used in the production of some of its aluminum beverage and food packaging products.... Read More

Toyota Material Handling adds Pennsylvania dealership

Columbus-based Toyota Material Handling on Thursday announced its acquisition of Pennsylvania-based forklift dealership PennWest Toyota Lift. While financial terms of the deal are not being disclosed, TMH says the dealership will continue to operate under its current name with no changes to staffing.... Read More

Viewrail to acquire California company

Goshen-based Viewrail is looking to add to its portfolio. The modern stairs and railing manufacturer has inked an agreement to acquire Simmons Stairways Inc. in California, though financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.... Read More

Alcoa shuts down smelting line at Warrick site

Pittsburgh-based Alcoa Corp. (NYSE: AA) says it has ended one of three operating smelting lines at its Warrick Operations facility in Newburgh. The company says the move was made due to "operational challenges," but did not provide specifics.... Read More

DHL expanding supply chain operations in Indiana

Germany-based DHL Supply Chain is expanding its presence in central Indiana by adding an eighth distribution facility and up to 400 jobs. The contract logistics company will be opening a 980,000-square foot facility in Whiteland, off I-65 and Whiteland Road.... Read More

State awards Manufacturing Readiness Grants

The Indiana Economic Development Corp., in partnership with Conexus Indiana, announced the sixth round of awards totaling nearly $4 million in Manufacturing Readiness Grants. The IEDC says the grants are being awarded to 43 Indiana businesses, supporting more than $46 million in technology-enabled capital investment.... Read More

LED lighting maker to build Batesville facility

An Indianapolis-based manufacturer of LED lighting fixtures is expanding operations to Ripley County. IKIO LED Lighting LLC says it will invest $25 million to establish a manufacturing and warehousing facility in the Batesville Industrial Park and create 30 jobs over the next five years.... Read More

MD Logistics expanding to East Coast

Plainfield-based MD Logistics has announced plans to open its first warehouse in the Research Triangle Park area in North Carolina. The third party logistics firm says the expansion, which is expected to create 30 jobs, will allow it to better serve the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry on the East Coast.... Read More

Tempur Sealy hiring for new Crawfordsville plant

Kentucky-based Tempur Sealy International Inc. (NYSE: TPX) is hosting a job fair Tuesday and Wednesday in Crawfordsville. The bedding products manufacturer is looking to fill up to 30 jobs for its recruitment and training center as it prepares for the opening of a 700,000-square-foot foam pouring manufacturing facility.... Read More

Thor Industries reports third quarter profit

Elkhart-based Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) is reporting third quarter net income of $348 million, compared to $183 million during the same period last year. The RV manufacturer says net sales for the third quarter were $4.7 billion, an increase of nearly 35% compared to the same period in 2021.... Read More