Ex-Marcadia executive co-founds software firm
A fixture in Indianapolis' startup community, Marcadia Biotech co-founder Kent Hawryluk is backing a project management software firm.
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Online used-car marketplace expands into Cincinnati
MaxTradein, which allows dealers to bid on cars, adds former ChaCha executive to pursue roll-out to 30 markets.
Indiana tech startups deemed seeds of promise
There’s the company founded by a college kid, in his dorm room. Another firm was launched by a guru from the shadowy world of cyber security. And the other was founded by tech veterans old enough to remember IBM punch cards. Three Indiana tech companies have surfaced among standouts in the notes of judges for TechPoint’s annual Mira Awards—the Hoosier tech version of the Oscars.
Meat distributor plans plant, 80 jobs in Hancock County
Chicago-based Peer Foods Group Inc., a meat producer and distributor, said Wednesday that it plans to create 80 jobs by 2014 as part of a $5.5 million expansion into Hancock County.
Noblesville manufacturer plans move to Elwood, expansion
Warner Bodies Inc., a 74-year-old Noblesville manufacturer with 50 employees, expects to add about 150 workers after moving to Elwood.
Auto parts plant closing in northeastern Indiana
Michigan-based Ficosa North America Corp. has notified state officials that 137 employees will lose their jobs when the plant in Berne closes May 31.
Allison adds hybrid systems for broader array of trucks and buses
Production of propulsion system for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will begin later this year.
Honda shuffling management at Greensburg plant
The changeup is part of a transition throughout Honda North America Inc.’s operations.
Congressman invites Italian gun maker to Indiana
U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman is encouraging Beretta to move its U.S. operations from Maryland, which is considering an assault weapons ban.
Hurco sees smaller profit on drop in sales
Machine-tool manufacturer Hurco Cos. Inc. saw earnings drop 51 percent in its latest fiscal quarter on falling revenue, the Indianapolis-based company announced Wednesday.
Auto parts supplier lays off 200 in northeastern Indiana
Contech Castings LLC has suspended certain operations at plants in Auburn and Pierceton and laid off more than 200 employees after losing a customer to a competitor.
Indiana’s tech efforts on national radar
White House summit on tech startups included only 11 states after evaluation of tech economies in all 50.
Chrysler confirms state investment of $374 million
Chrysler Group LLC plans to invest a total $374 million and add 1,250 jobs in Kokomo and Tipton, the company confirmed Thursday.
Lafayette manufacturing plant laying off 150 workers
Oerlikon Fairfield officials announced Wednesday that the indefinite layoffs will take effect March 4.
Chrysler set to announce big Kokomo-area investments
CEO Sergio Marchionne will be on hand to announce the automaker will create 850 jobs at a vacant factory in Tipton and another 400 jobs at three other plants.
LANGFORD: Banks must move toward greater access, flexibility
Consumers want more than ‘one message fits all.’
Senate OKs bill to stop undercover video at farms, plants
The Indiana Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would make it illegal to take unauthorized pictures or video of operations at a manufacturing or farming business.
Indiana auto parts supplier lays off 130 workers
A Contech Castings spokesman said the company’s Auburn plant laid off about half of its work force Friday after losing a contract last week.
City mulls creation of ‘high tech district’ for ExactTarget
ExactTarget Inc. could get a 10-year tax break on an unspecified investment in new equipment if the City-County Council agrees to designate several parcels tied to the Indianapolis-based company as a "high technology district."
Union workers at Goshen’s Cequent plant take severance deal
The trailer-hitch manufacturer plans to close the 450-employee plant and move operations to Mexico. Union workers voted Friday to forego arbitration and accept a severance agreement that will pay the most senior employees $36,000.