Texas-based Heidelberg Materials North America on Monday announced it has completed the conversion of its cement plant in the Clark County community of Speed. The plant is now being used as a slag-grinding facility to produce high-quality slag cement.... Read More
Pennsylvania-based Communications Test Design Inc. or CTDI, is expanding its footprint in southern Indiana. The company plans to invest $26 million to open a new location at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Charlestown and create 650 jobs.... Read More
Richmond Beverage Solutions LLC is growing its footprint in Wayne County. The company, a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America, plans to invest nearly $45 million to expand its current facility and create 65 jobs by 2027.... Read More
The CEO of the Ports of Indiana says the recently launched Indiana Container Initiative aims to fill what he calls a critical gap in the state's logistics sector. The initiative seeks to explore the development of multiple international container terminals.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Lucas Oil Products Inc. on Tuesday celebrated the opening of its expanded grease manufacturing operations at its production facility in Corydon. The company has dedicated a new production area inside the 400,000-square-foot plant to...... Read More
Purdue University on Tuesday announced the launch of an online smart manufacturing education program designed to help businesses and industry associations enhance the skill sets of employees. The university is partnering with Ireland-based Accenture on...... Read More
Vincennes-based AgroRenew broke ground on its $83 million facility designed to transform crop waste from Knox County melon farms into 100% biodegradable plastics. The nearly 200,000-square-foot facility will product single-use plastics such as...... Read More
The International Union of Electrical Workers-Communications Workers of America announced Monday it has filed multiple Unfair Labor Practice charges against Noblesville-based Metal Powder Products. The union alleges the company attempted to undermine...... Read More
An Iowa native, Kimberly Ryan started her career in 1989 as an accountant at Batesville Casket Co., but she didn’t stay in the post long. She became president and CEO of the company in 2021 and spoke to IBJ about what Hillenbrand is today.... Read More
Brooklyn Kiefer was a production manager at Jeep Engineering and Manufacturing at Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School during the 2023-2024 school year. She spoke with IIB about the role she played in her high school’s student-run business and more.... Read More
AM General will showcase its next-gen Joint Light Tactical Vehicle A2 and HUMVEE Saber at an international defense exhibition in Paris, France, this week. Eurosatory is the largest international exhibition for the land and air defense and security industry. Improvements on the JLTV A2 includes improved fuel efficiency via upgraded transmission gear coding, enhanced lithium-ion battery replacing lead-acid batteries, upgraded corrosion protection and improved accessibility for easier maintenance.... Read More
Elkhart-based Lippert doesn’t make the boats, RVs, tents and more used by outdoor enthusiasts, but it makes parts and accessories that make those products better. IBJ talked with CEO Jason Lippert about the challenges and opportunities facing the company.... Read More
The Ports of Indiana Commission on Thursday approved a resolution establishing what the port authority is calling The Indiana Container Initiative. The effort aims to support the development of multiple international container terminals throughout the state.... Read More
The U.S. senator who co-authored the federal $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act is urging the Department of Commerce to send a slice of that funding to a project planned in his home state. Sen. Todd Young of Indiana and 10 other congressional members from...... Read More
Before its originally announced $175 million manufacturing facility has even begun construction in Bartholomew County, the parent company of King’s Hawaiian is already planning an expansion.... Read More
Tony Satterthwaite, a Cummins executive who held the positions of president, chief operating officer, chairman and, most recently, senior vice president over his 36 years with the Columbus-based engine maker, will retire in September. ... Read More
Robert Laikin and Larry Paulson are at it again. The two longtime business partners who made their fortunes in the cell phone industry are turning their sights to manufacturing high-density batteries for industrial uses.... Read More
Michigan City-based D. Martin Enterprises plans to invest $20 million to build a new manufacturing facility in the city. The company said it aims to add 30 new jobs with the possibility of hiring more workers in the first two years of operation.... Read More
APL Cargo, a logistics company based in the White County town of Wolcott, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, led by President Stefan Trifan, made its filing May 31 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana.... Read More
Elkhart-based Thor Industries is reporting fiscal third quarter net income of $113.6 million, down from $120 million during the same period last year. CEO Bob Martin said Wednesday that despite the dip the company remains confident in its long-term outlook.... Read More
