TechPoint taps former Salesforce leader McCorkle as board chairman
The not-for-profit tech advocacy group has passed the board torch to Scott McCorkle and added two other software executives to the ranks.
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Donnelly profits from outsourcing he has criticized as senator
Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly railed against Carrier Corp. for moving manufacturing jobs to Mexico last year, even as he profited from a family business that relies on Mexican labor to produce dye for ink pads, according to records reviewed by The Associated Press.
Whitestown sees flurry of industrial projects, more on horizon
Ten industrial buildings have been completed within the past 24 months, another three are under construction, and four projects are in the process of getting started.
Fast-growing Fishers quality-control firm bought by Japanese companies
Founded in 2009, Stratosphere Quality pushed revenues to about $122 million last year. It employs about 2,300 workers in 22 states, including about 400 in Indiana.
Survey: U.S. factory activity rises to near a 3-year high
U.S. factories expanded at a robust pace in June, a likely sign of strength for the U.S. economy as new orders, production and employment each improved.
Volvo set to be first major carmaker to forgo traditional engines
The Swedish company, which has been making cars since 1927, said it will begin producing electric motors for all its cars beginning in 2019.
Retirement ‘bittersweet’ for union boss who challenged Trump
Chuck Jones grabbed headlines in December after he publicly accused then-President-elect Donald Trump of lying about how many jobs he was saving in a deal with furnace and air conditioner maker Carrier Corp.
Cummins to announce $80M in Columbus projects with state, local officials
One of the projects will be located at the global headquarters of the Fortune 500 engine maker, and the other will involve construction of a new railroad overpass in the city.
Indiana potato chip factory closes doors after 89 years
Peerless Potato Chips Inc., a renowned brand in northwest Indiana, has gone out of business.
Greenwood officials dropping tax breaks for Monsanto project
Agribusiness giant Monsanto Co. is considering whether to go ahead with a planned seed-processing and distribution facility after Greenwood's mayor dropped his support for providing property tax breaks toward the project.
Rexnord’s local plant closing delayed until September
Plant union president Don Zering said Thursday that about 110 workers remain at the factory, down from about 350 workers when the closing was announced in October.
Ford shifting Focus production to China, spending $900M on Louisville plant
Ford Motor Co. will export vehicles from China to the U.S. for the first time starting in 2019. It also plans to make new aluminum-sided Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs in Louisville, securing 1,000 jobs at the plant.
Purdue, Rolls-Royce, state launch $24M partnership to advance aircraft engines
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said the Purdue-based partnership will create the nation's most advanced turbine lab for compact gas engines.
2017 Indiana 100: Cummins aims to transform trucking through tech
Q&A with Sherry Aaholm, Cummins Inc.: “My mother, early on, taught me the value of hard work, the value of recognizing diversity, the value of recognizing engagement and the fact that you’re just as powerful to do what you want to do.”
Cummins to launch its first all-electric products in 2019
The Columbus-based company, known for its diesel engines, says it’s positioning itself for the future in alternative vehicle technologies.
FDA delays revamped nutrition-facts panel for food packages
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it plans to delay the deadline for a rule requiring food companies to use the new label.
No injuries reported in chemical spill at Indianapolis plant
The Wayne Township Fire Department said the spill of a chemical used in automotive adhesive was reported shortly after 4 a.m. Tuesday at Vertellus Specialties Inc. on the city's southwest side.
Auto industry supplier plans $40M manufacturing facility, 180 hires
Canada-based Multimatic Inc. says the 125,000-square-foot facility should be in operation in New Haven by the end of the year.
Conexus plans program to connect veterans with Indiana employers
The program, called INvets, will be launched later this year, initially with five Indiana auto-industry manufacturers.
Swiss company settles in after blockbuster acquisition of Best Access
Stanley Black & Decker’s signs finally are coming down at the Best Access Solutions building at 75th Street and Binford Boulevard after a big acquisition in February by Dormakaba Group.