Safety Management Group acquires Trinity Safety Group
The combination of the two Indianapolis-based firms is expected to to result in increased job opportunities for environmental, health and safety professionals.
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Indiana-based Oliver Winery planning $12.6M expansion
The winery said new products such as the Melon Mint Moscato, along with its mainstays like Oliver Sweet Red, have fueled the company’s continued growth.
Mayor: ‘Negligent business owner’ responsible for massive Richmond fire
The fire, which sent massive clouds of black smoke into the sky, occurred at a former factory site that lately had been used to store plastics and other materials for recycling or resale.
State revenue beats projections again
The Indiana State Budget Agency better-than-expected collections from sales tax, individual income tax, corporate tax, and interest revenues were the primary drivers of March’s performance.
State ‘destination’ agency awards public art, placemaking grants
The Indiana Destination Development Corp., a public-private agency that promotes the state as a place to live and visit, is awarding more than $414,000 to support nearly 40 public art activation and placemaking grants in 26 counties.
Department of Insurance calls for grace period for storm-affected counties
The department said those individuals will receive a 60-day extension to make premium payments without risk of penalties or policy cancellation.
Intelinair acquires digital agriculture company
Indianapolis-based precision agriculture startup Intelinair Inc. announced Tuesday it has acquired Aker Technologies Inc., headquartered in Illinois.
Hopebridge promotes McIntosh to chief executive
David McIntosh will succeed Dennis May, who has served in the role since 2016 and will transition to executive chairman of the board.
Land donated by famed crossword puzzle editor to become Indiana park
The 47-acre parcel is owned by Will Shortz, a Crawfordsville native and longtime crossword puzzle editor for The New York Times, who grew up on the land he is donating for the project.
Zionsville-based life sciences company secures $6M in investment funding
GeniPhys has developed a material known as Collymer, a highly-purified form of collagen that can be used to replace tissue that is lost in wounds and also forms “stable, fibrillar collagen scaffolds” that can help rebuild lost tissue.
Jet Access completes new Greenfield corporate hangar
Sean White, executive vice president of FBO operations for Jet Access, said it was essential the company invested in its central Indiana operations due to a “significant shortage” of hangar space in the region.
Pet food maker announces $200M expansion in Indiana
Pet food manufacturer Blue Buffalo Co. Ltd. plans a 169,000-square-foot addition to boost processing operations and warehouse capacity. As part of the expansion, the company plans to add up to 60 jobs by the end of 2024.
E-commerce company Radial opens 2nd Avon fulfillment center
In addition to adding more than 100 jobs at the center, the company has tapped China-based logistics tech firm Geek+ to provide automation and robotics for the facility.
Battery components maker to invest $1.5B in Terre Haute
Oregon-based battery component producer Entek plans to add nearly 650 jobs by the end of 2027.
‘Lab to life’ project to support 5G research for aviation industry
The Purdue University Airport is partnering with aerospace and defense company Saab and telecommunications business Ericsson to create a 5G network to support research that could improve operations and security at airports, the university announced Monday.
Fishers biotech firm lands additional FDA approval for imaging product
Illuccix was first approved by the FDA in December 2021. The imaging agent is designed to target and “light up” cancerous cells, making it easier for oncologists to determine through a PET scan if the cells have spread to areas outside the prostate.
‘World’s whitest paint,’ developed at Purdue, wins big at SXSW
A product developed by researchers at Purdue University that was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s whitest paint has earned two major awards.
Honda moving Accord production to Indiana after 40 years in Ohio
The move of Accord production to Greensburg comes as Honda prepares for the production of electric vehicles and components primarily at facilities in Ohio.
Franciscan Health names new central Indiana chief
In her new role, Lori Price will oversee four facilities: Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Mooresville, Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel and Franciscan Health Carmel.
HNI to acquire Kimball International for $485M
Iowa-based HNI said Wednesday that the acquisition of Indiana-based Kimball International will enhance manufacturing capabilities and create a combined company that can better benefit from post-pandemic trends in the markets it serves.