Dormakaba to acquire Clarksville-based turnstile company
Avant-Garde Systems Inc. has been one of the fastest-growing companies in the Louisville area in recent years.
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Mission-driven Indy furniture maker partners with national distributor
In reaching its first large-scale supply agreement, Purposeful Design intends to further its mission of training and employing men who have experienced homelessness and addiction.
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Stellantis announces $13B investment in US facilities, including Kokomo
The company had previously said it would make additional investments in several of its Kokomo facilities to produce an all-new vehicle.
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GE Appliances shifts more production to US as part of a $3 billion investment
The majority of GE Appliances’ production is already in the U.S. and the shift means only that the company will transfer more work to its domestic plants.
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Q&A with Stefano dePonti on Dallara USA’s interest in racing, defense and education
Last year, Purdue University announced plans to occupy a portion of Dallara’s downtown Speedway facility as part of a new partnership meant to further develop the university’s Indianapolis presence, including its motorsports engineering program.
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Citizens Energy ready to start work on Lebanon water project
Construction is set to begin early next year on a $560 million project to send millions of gallons of water each day to Lebanon to meet the demands of the state’s 9,000-acre LEAP Research and Innovation District.
Trump outlines plan to unwind Biden-era car mileage mandates
The Transportation Department proposal represents the administration’s latest bid to unwind a suite of policies spurring electric vehicle production that Trump has derided as an “EV mandate.”
Trump plans to weaken vehicle mileage rules in bid to reduce vehicle prices
The proposal would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, which set rules on how far new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline, through the 2031 model year, according to sources.
Indiana’s congressional delegation unites behind FAA drone test site bid
A letter to the Federal Aviation Administration highlights Indiana’s manufacturing, research and military assets as strengths in the national competition.
Factory activity shrinks by the most in four months
The survey suggests the nation’s manufacturing base remains bogged down by trade policy uncertainty and elevated production costs.
GE Appliances inks $14M in contracts with Indiana suppliers amid production shift from China
GE Appliances announced Thursday it has awarded more than $150 million in new contracts to U.S.-based suppliers as a result of its decision to shift production from China to Louisville.
Allison Transmission secures regulatory approval for $2.7B acquisition
The company expects to close on the acquisition of the off-highway business unit of Ohio-based Dana Inc. at or near the end of this year.
Manufacturing reshoring push could be boon to Indiana, expert says
Tariffs have caused pain for consumers this year, but they could lead to a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing in which Indiana would benefit, a Fifth Third Bank executive said Thursday morning at IBJ’s 2026 Economic Forecast breakfast.
Cummins reports plummeting demand in electrolyzer business
Cummins, which until recently saw huge growth potential for its hydrogen electolyzer operations, now says it’s reevaluating that business because demand for the products has evaporated.
Indiana hardwood companies sign letter seeking tariff relief from federal government
Nearly two dozen Indiana hardwood businesses have joined hundreds of others nationwide in signing a letter to the Trump administration seeking direct relief from tariffs.
Lilly plans $1.2B expansion in Puerto Rico, adding 100 manufacturing jobs
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. said the improved facility in Carolina, Puerto Rico, will make orforglipron, Lilly’s highly anticipated weight loss pill.
Heartland BioWorks headquarters planned for 16 Tech
Heartland BioWorks was designated as a federal technology hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce in October 2023 to support growth in biomanufacturing innovation and workforce development.
Kentucky-based construction wholesaler expanding to Indianapolis
The Lexington-based company will occupy an 83,000-square-foot building on the northwest side of Indianapolis and plans to hire 30 workers over the next six months.
Filtration company to close La Porte facility, move production to Lebanon
Production at the Lebanon facility is expected to begin before the end of 2025. The company anticipates having up to 150 workers at the plant.
GM to take a $1.6B hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed
General Motors had led the way among U.S. automakers with plans to convert production to an electric fleet of vehicles.
Allison Transmission lands $97M for Abrams Tank transmissions
The award follows an $80 million contract that Allison received from the program for 2025 and an $83 million contract for 2024.
Two industries were supposed to drive America’s future. One is booming, the other slumping.
Both fields have been in the spotlight in Washington through successive administrations, but appear to be heading in different directions.
Indiana-based Fiber Global planning $29.4M plant, 100 jobs in Boone County
Fiber Global Inc.’s flagship product, Forged Fiber Board, is manufactured from reclaimed corrugated cardboard and bio-based resin.
Stellantis planning $10B in US turnaround investments, sources say
Stellantis’ actions would mirror those of companies unveiling big investment plans to curry favor with President Donald Trump and mitigate the impact of tariffs.