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

Lawn Care Equipment Company Plans Expansion in Lebanon

A Lebanon-based lawn care equipment manufacturer plans to expand and move next year into a new $5 million, 40,000-square-foot building. Steel Green Manufacturing LLC will lease 30,000 square feet in the building under construction south of Interstate 65 at the intersection of State Road 39 and Enterprise Boulevard.... Read More

Rolls-Royce Awarded Military Contract Boost

Rolls-Royce Corp. in Indianapolis has been awarded an $8.4 million modification to a previously awarded contract. The contract increases the scope to procure original equipment manufacturer engineering and logistics support for KC-130J aircraft engines for the U.S. Marine Corps and the government of Kuwait under the Foreign Military Sales program.... Read More

U.S. Steel CEO Celebrates Investment in Gary Works

The chief executive officer of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) visited the Gary Works facility Thursday as the steelmaker begins construction on a $60 million pig iron caster. David Burritt says the project, expected to create 25 jobs, will improve the company's self-sufficiency.... Read More

Thor Releases 2022 Camper Perception Study

Elkhart-based Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) has released its 2022 U.S. Camper Perception Study. Thor says the study, which examines consumer RV purchase and usage behavior, indicates rising fuel costs will have minimal impact on consumers’ likelihood to purchase an RV in the next five years.... Read More

Lilly Plans $2.1B Investment in Boone County

Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE: LLY) is planning a major expansion of its central Indiana operations. The pharmaceutical giant says it will invest $2.1 billion to build two manufacturing facilities in Boone County and create up to 500 jobs. The plants are designed to boost Lilly's manufacturing capacity for active ingredients and new therapeutics such as genetic medicines.... Read More

Indy Nonprofit Aims to Grow Blue Collar Talent Pipeline

An Indianapolis nonprofit is looking to help unemployed and underemployed Hoosiers prepare for better career opportunities in blue collar industries such as manufacturing and logistics. Project Azul Executive Director Yecenia Tostado says the organization targets individuals who are systemically marginalized, including ethnic and minority groups, immigrants and refugees, and those with only a high school diploma or less.... Read More