2023 Year in Review: Lilly had a ‘big-deal’ year
Among other big dealmakers in 2023 was Hillenbrand Inc., Jasper-based Kimball International Inc. and Noblesville-based Helmer Scientific Inc.
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Hillenbrand exploring ‘alternatives’ for its funeral, burial subsidiary
In 2019, Hillenbrand officials told IBJ that Batesville accounted for about one-quarter of the corporation’s sales and 40% of its cash flow, but trends toward cremation were denting revenue.
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2019 Indiana 100: From casket-making roots, Hillenbrand branches into industrial equipment
The Batesville-based company recognized that it needed a new growth engine after Americans began embracing cremation as an alternative to casket burials.
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Indiana’s largest credit union changing its name
Teachers Credit Union on Tuesday said the rebranding better reflects its “mission to empower and serve all people and grow beyond its original educator roots.” It will also mean a name change for TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park.
Hillenbrand CEO set to retire at end of year
Joe Raver, Hillenbrand Inc.’s president and CEO since 2013, will be succeeded by Kimberly Ryan, who has been with the company for more than 30 years.
Hillenbrand sells Red Valve, Abel
As part of an effort to become more streamlined and reduce its debt, Batesville-based Hillenbrand Inc. is in the midst of multiple divestitures.
Hillenbrand to acquire Cincinnati-based manufacturer in $2B deal
Indiana-based industrial equipment and casket maker Hillenbrand Inc. has agreed to acquire plastics-processing equipment maker Milacron Holdings Corp., the companies announced Friday morning.
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Batesville-based Hillenbrand Inc. makes and sells material-handling equipment and systems, as well as burial caskets and other death-care products.
PROXY CORNER: Hillenbrand Inc.
Batesville-based Hillenbrand Inc. operates the Batesville segment, which sells burial caskets and other death-care products. Hillenbrand also operates a Process Equipment Group, which makes material-handling equipment and systems.
Hillenbrand CEO says company focuses on attracting top talent
Joe Raver says a company is “only as good as its talent.”
Hillenbrand buying valve-maker for $132M
Batesville-based Hillenbrand's purchase will bulk up its Process Equipment Division, which generates about $1 billion of the company's $1.6 billion in revenue.
2015 Forty Under 40: Jason Riley
Jason Riley, 34, director of human resources and global talent development at Hillenbrand Inc., embraced his company’s global outlook as a talent-development tool.
Hillenbrand sees rare progress in controlling workers’ weight
Hillenbrand is making headway at a time when most corporations reap little improvement for their investment in wellness programs.
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Hillenbrand Inc. operates the Batesville segment, which sells burial caskets and other death-care products. Hillenbrand also operates a Process Equipment Group, which makes material-handling equipment and systems.
Hillenbrand CEO Camp to step down in September
Kenneth Camp helped transform Batesville-based Hillenbrand Inc. from a $650 million casket company serving North America to a $1.6 billion global diversified industrial company.
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Batesville-based Hillenbrand Inc. sells burial caskets and other death-care products. The company also operates a Process Equipment Group, which makes material-handling equipment and systems.
Hillenbrand paying $530M for German company
The Batesville-based conglomerate best known for making caskets is making its biggest move yet to diversify away from the funeral care business.
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Hillenbrand Inc. operates Batesville, which sells burial caskets and other death-care products. Hillenbrand also operates a Process Equipment Group, which makes material-handling equipment and systems.
Hillenbrand profit up 17 percent after Rotex deal
Hillenbrand Inc. said Monday its profit grew 17 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter after it acquired Rotex Global LLC.
Hillenbrand to buy Cincinnati business for $240M
Batesville-based company expects to close on its purchase of Cincinnati-based Rotex Global LLC later this month. Rotex makes dry material separation machines.
Manufacturer crosses over from auto parts to caskets
Gestamp Automocion makes metal components for the auto industry, employing 18,000 people worldwide. Now it is branching into the staid niche of casket manufacturing.
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Hillenbrand Inc. operates Batesville Casket, which sells burial caskets and other death-care products. Hillenbrand also operates K-Tron International, which makes material-handling equipment and systems.