Made in Indiana: Hiker Trailer Custom camping trailers
Hiker Trailer launched about 10 years ago through a partnership that included an owner who manufactured and sold trailers in Indianapolis and another who manufactured and sold them in Colorado.
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Subaru to stop production of Legacy model
The Legacy, which was designed for the American market, became the first Subaru manufactured in the United States when the Japanese company began production at its plant in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1989.
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Indiana-based Haynes International to be acquired for $970M
The 112-year-old manufacturer, which is one of the largest public companies in the state, has agreed to be acquired by North American Stainless in Ghent, Kentucky.
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Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey to become company’s board chair
Rumsey will take over as Cummins board chair on Aug. 1, after former CEO Tom Linebarger steps down from the position.
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Noblesville-based Helmer Scientific acquired by Trane Technologies
Helmer Scientific, which makes temperature-controlled storage equipment for hospitals, labs, blood banks, and pharmacies, was founded in Noblesville in 1977 and has more than 400 employees.
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Articles
Lesley Weidenbener: Instructional videos are key to Sailrite’s success
Today, customers can buy everything they need—the fabrics, hardware and tools—from Sailrite to complete projects in the videos. And in the process of making the projects, the staff gets insight on how those materials and tools could work better.
Made in Indiana: Decorative glass by Kokomo Opalescent Glass Co.
Kokomo Opalescent glass can be seen worldwide, including at the Vatican; the Chicago Cultural Center; Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dana House in Springfield, Illinois; Disney World and Disneyland; The White House; Yellowstone National Park; Washington, D.C., Metro; and DreamWorks Studios.
Cummins posts quarterly loss but full-year profit
Cummins posted a rare quarterly loss in the fourth quarter, which was largely due to a previously announced $2 billion environmental settlement. The settlement also reduced the manufacturer’s full-year profit for 2023.
Prisoners are part of hidden U.S. workforce linked to popular food brands
In a sweeping two-year investigation, The Associated Press found goods linked to prisoners wind up in the supply chains of everything from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola.
FAA probes potential flaws in Boeing’s manufacturing process
The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that it is launching an investigation into whether aerospace giant Boeing followed rules to ensure the aircraft that it built were safe for operation.
Big Detroit auto show abandons September date and will move back to its roots in January
The next North American International Auto Show is now scheduled for Jan. 10 through Jan. 20 next year, organizers said Thursday.
Engine maker Cummins must repair 600,000 Ram trucks in $2B emissions cheating settlement
The repair only involves software updates. Cummins has already started the recall and repair program required by the settlement.
Drugmakers delay in-demand medicines to evade Biden’s new pricing rules
Firms that normally try to sell drugs as soon as possible are suspending clinical trials and shifting timelines, while patient groups are demanding change.
Made in Indiana: Foamnasium blocks by Foamcraft Inc.
The company’s customers were almost exclusively local until the 2019 holiday season, when a new Foamnasium product, Blocksy, became a hit on social media.
Ascent, Crosstrek, Legacy and Outback models by Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive is the only Subaru manufacturing facility outside Japan, and it accounts for about half of all Subaru vehicles sold in North America.
Ford leader calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company’s future at stake
In a rare speech during contract talks in the company’s hometown of Dearborn, Michigan, Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford said high labor costs could limit spending to develop new vehicles and invest in factories.
UAW strikes spread to Chicago, Lansing as 7,000 more workers join picket line
Union President Shawn Fain told workers on a video appearance Friday that negotiations haven’t broken down but Ford and GM have refused to make meaningful progress.
Indiana 250: Kristin Mays-Corbitt
Kristin Mays-Corbitt is president and CEO of Mays Chemical Co. Inc., which specializes in the distribution of chemicals for the food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries and is one of the 40 largest chemical distributors in North America.
Envelope company closing Indy plant, eliminating 127 jobs
Cenveo Worldwide Limited said the plant at 6302 Churchman Bypass—just outside Interstate 465 on the city’s southeast side—will close on Sept. 8.
Threats of strike heating up even before UAW begins negotiations with automakers
As the industry undergoes a historic transition from internal combustion engines to EVs, the UAW sees this year’s contract as an opportunity to ensure representation in the industry’s jobs of the future.
End of a love affair: Automakers eliminating AM radio from many new cars
Some radio station owners and advertisers contend that losing access to the car dashboard will indeed be a death blow to many of the nation’s 4,185 AM stations.
Fewer electric vehicles qualify for federal tax credits under new rules
The new list includes a total of 16 domestically manufactured models, with just 10 of the models qualifying for the full $7,500 tax credit.
Indy company makes automated welding tools easier to use
Indianapolis-based THG Automation is one of several companies that have begun filling a need for more user-friendly devices that can easily adapt for a variety of jobs.
Biden set to propose toughest-ever rules on car pollution to spur EVs
Automakers are cautioning that the trajectory for EVs and emission reductions depends on factors outside their control, including investments in charging infrastructure and critical mineral production.