Berry Global, Mars partner on recycled packaging

Evansville-based Berry Global Group is partnering with Mars Inc. in Virginia to create new jars made with recyclable material for three of its popular candy brands. Berry says the new jars will help Mars make progress toward its sustainability goals.... Read More

U.S. Steel idling blast furnace at Gary Works

Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) is idling its No. 8 blast furnace at the Gary Works facility. The steelmaker tells our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana the decision was made due to current market conditions, including high import levels.... Read More

Conexus: Manufacturing grants paying off

A new study conducted by Conexus Indiana, the state’s initiative focused on the advanced manufacturing and logistics industries, shows Indiana’s Manufacturing Readiness Grants program is yielding positive results, including growth in jobs, wages and revenue.... Read More

Announcement set for Marion GM plant

Governor Eric Holcomb will Thursday join officials from General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) for a major economic development announcement in Grant County. The event will take place at the GM Marion Metal Center.... Read More

Vote on Ultium Cells incentive package delayed

A final vote on an incentive package for a potential $2.4 billion electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in New Carlisle has been pushed back two weeks. The St. Joseph County Council on Tuesday heard an update on the project.... Read More

Richmond Baking Co. details expansion

A contract food manufacturer in Wayne County is expanding its footprint. Richmond Baking Co., which makes cookies, crackers, and other products, says it will invest $720,000 to add a new production shift and make other capital improvements.... Read More

Grote Industries outlines ownership transition

Madison-based Grote Industries Inc. this week announced changes to its ownership and management team. The company, which makes lighting products for the automotive industry, says Dominic, John and Mike Grote have acquired 100% ownership of the company.... Read More

Noble County manufacturer expanding

A manufacturer in the Noble County town of Avilla is growing, the county's nonprofit economic development organization announced Thursday. ONXX Tool Inc. is investing $325,000 to purchase new equipment it says will expand operations and add jobs.... Read More