Finland-based Huhtamaki North America says it will invest $100 million to expand its facility in Hammond. The packaging manufacturer says the 250,000-square-foot addition will result in about 100 new jobs when its operational in 2023.... Read More
Nearly 90 union workers at FireKing International LLC in New Albany went on strike Monday after rejecting a "best and final proposal" for a new collective bargaining agreement. The Teamsters Local 89 claim the company's offer "failed to keep wages up with inflation or the industry standard" and "failed to address serious inadequacies in the company’s healthcare plan."... Read More
A lawsuit over a planned sports park in Auburn has made a step toward possible resolution. An attorney for the defendants in the suit, Rodney Sinn and Auburn Sports Group, have filed to withdraw a Motion to Dismiss, and both the plaintiff and defendants have agreed to a permanent and preliminary injunction.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Education has named 15 schools throughout the state as STEM Certified Schools. The certification is awarded to schools that are “focused on a commitment to teaching STEM disciplines beyond the classroom.”... Read More
Elkhart-based Patrick Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: PATK) has completed the acquisition of Diamondback Towers LLC, a Florida-based manufacturer of wakeboard and ski towers and accessories for marine original equipment manufacturers. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.... Read More
Greenfield-based Elanco Animal Health Inc. (NYSE: ELAN) is reporting first quarter net income of $48 million, compared to a net loss of $61 million during the same period last year. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Simmons says the results demonstrate "consistent delivery and strong execution" throughout the business.... Read More
A first-of-its-kind event is set to take place on Memorial Day weekend in Indianapolis. The Global Economic Summit is billed as a showcase for innovation, disruptive technology and new economy thinking, and is expected to attract big names, including a former Google CEO. ... Read More
The vacant Bank Calumet building, an iconic landmark in downtown Hammond, is a step closer to getting new life as a mixed-use development... Read More
A Warsaw-based nursing home operator is detailing plans to terminate its operating leases at eight Indiana locations, affecting nearly 700 employees. In a series of notices to the state, Miller's Health Systems Inc. says, however, that it expects the new operator of each facility "will hire most if not all of the MHS employees currently working" at those locations.... Read More
A family-owned meat processing company that has operated on Chicago’s south side for nearly 60 years announced plans to open a new 120,000 square-foot facility in Hammond. ... Read More
The INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads in Indianapolis is partnering with Indiana AgrAbility. The nonprofit says the partnership will help increase access to assistive technology information and services for disabled agricultural workers in Indiana.... Read More
Middlebury-based Grand Design RV has unveiled its 300,000-square-foot customer service facility. The Elkhart Truth reports the facility is part of a larger growth initiative that Grand Design says will create up to 700 jobs.... Read More
Bloomington based Cook Medical’s new Indianapolis manufacturing plant could mean 200 jobs over the next several years, but the jobs and the $15 million investment are only part of the story. Employees at the plant, which officially opened last week, will come from the neighborhood around East 38th Street and Sheridan Avenue, which has been struggling economically for years. ... Read More
Leaders of Acorn Distributors, a janitorial and foodservice distribution company, broke ground Friday on its new headquarters and warehouse in Brownsburg... Read More
A West Lafayette-based startup that makes science-focused games for elementary-age students has received $1 million in Small Business Innovation Research funding from the National Science Foundation. Explore Interactive, which markets its MindLabs interactive games, has also been awarded $75,000 from Elevate Ventures through the SBIR/STTR Phase II Matching Program.... Read More
Farmers make decisions every day and while variables change year in and year out, one thing remains constant: it all starts with seed. In this week’s Agbioscience podcast presented by AgriNovus Indiana, AgReliant Genetics Chief Executive Officer Paul Nselel explains the Westfield-based company’s focus on genetics and seed production.... Read More
Columbus-based SaaS platform Got/IT Software is now called WiserOwl. WiserOwl says the rebranding is part of efforts to expand its contact center performance services.... Read More
Angola-based Eva-Lution has been acquired by Precision Edge Surgical Products Co. in Michigan, which specializes in contract manufacturing of orthopedic and medical device instruments. The company says the acquisition of Eva-Lution's 60,000-square-foot facility will support continued growth in a geographical area known for orthopedic original equipment manufacturers.... Read More
Governor Eric Holcomb has announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. They include the Indiana Election Commission, the Indiana State Fair Commission, and the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority Board of Directors.... Read More
Qualifi co-founde and CEO Darrian Mikell discusses being named Rising Entrepreneur of the Year by TechPoint... Read More
