RV exec seeking new start in Indy
A member of one of the recreational vehicle industry’s elite families hopes to get a fresh start in Indianapolis by launching a manufacturer of super-high-end RVs.
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Auto parts supplier hiring 100 for Indiana plant
Tenneco Inc. officials say the factory in the Noble County city of Ligonier is increasing production to make parts on a new line for Chrysler.
Asian automakers dominate in good month for car sales
Honda and Subaru led U.S. sales gains in August as auto demand beat projections and Asia-based carmakers, buoyed by Toyota Motor Corp., combined for their best month ever.
Ford recalls 370,000 cars
Potential corrosion to the cars' steering shafts might result in loss of control. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Subaru considers ways to fix its supply problem
Subaru, which employs about 3,600 people in Lafayette, is taking measured steps to expand its production capacity, but today it is worried about running out of cars.
Cummins to announce engine contract, more jobs
Columbus-based Cummins Inc. plans to announce Tuesday afternoon an agreement with Nissan Motor Co. to supply diesel engines for Titan pickup trucks.
Subaru parent set to reevaluate strategy amid rapid growth
Executives at the company, which counts Toyota Motor Corp. as its biggest shareholder, will begin discussions this month through next year to determine the long-term direction of the Tokyo-based company.
State adds manufacturing jobs for second year in a row
Indiana Manufacturers Association President Patrick Kiely says Indiana has added 64,000 manufacturing jobs since the industry bottomed out in June 2009.
Cummins shares jump on 2-percent revenue boost
Shares of Columbus-based engine maker Cummins Inc. shot up 4 percent in Tuesday morning trading despite a reported 11-percent dip in profit for its second quarter.
Gears slip for Allison Transmission in second quarter
Profit and revenue fell for Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. in its second quarter, as demand in its mining and military markets slipped.
Italian auto supplier adding nearly 100 Indy jobs
Reflex & Allen Group will add a tube-extrusion line.at a facility it opened near the former Indianapolis International Airport in March 2012.
Toyota to add 200 jobs at Indiana factory in 2014
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Inc. announced Friday that it’s increasing Highlander production by 15,000 units at its Princeton plant as part of a $30 million investment.
Car parts maker expands in Hancock County
A 250,000-square-foot distribution center that sat empty since the recession has finally nailed down a tenant—a Canadian firm relocating operations from nearby Knightstown.
Two automotive suppliers plan expansions in Marion County
Innovative Coating Solutions and Reflex & Allen USA expect to add a total of 93 employees over five years and are seeking tax breaks on $3.5 million in new equipment.
GM supplier plans opening factory near Fort Wayne
A Canadian-based General Motors supplier plans to open a new facility near Fort Wayne and hire up to 160 workers in the next few years.
Manufacturer to relocate to Muncie, add 288 jobs
A maker of a new heavy-equipment vehicle that uses clean energy plans to invest $4.6 million in an engineering and assembly facility and ramp up operations as orders come in.
Japanese auto supplier adding 103 jobs in Columbus
Sunright America, a maker of nuts, bolts and specialty fasteners, plans to invest $35 million to build and equip two additional facilities on its 33-acre campus.
Report: People problems persist in manufacturing, logistics
Indiana’s manufacturing and logistics sectors are undoubtedly strong, but work-force quality issues continue to nag the state, according to an industry report card released Friday morning.
Carbon Motors’ Chapter 7 filing marks official end for firm
The once-promising firm that had planned to build high-tech police cars at a Connersville plant filed for bankruptcy Friday, listing liabilities of $21.7 million.
Remy seeks greater share of Chinese market with buyout
Pendleton-based auto parts manufacturer Remy International Inc. plans to buy out a partner’s share in a Chinese joint venture, potentially paving the way for a greater share of the growing Asian market.