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Sunrise Coal to purchase Vectren Fuels
March 24, 2015
Hallador Energy Company (NASDAQ:HNRG) announced today its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sunrise Coal, LLC has agreed to purchase Vectren Fuels, Inc. (a wholly-owned coal mining subsidiary of Vectren Corporation (NYSE:VVC)). Vectren Fuels, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, owns three underground coal mines in southwestern Indiana, including the
Book Publisher Expanding Distribution Operations in Montgomery County
March 24, 2015
CRAWFORDSVILLLE, Ind. - Penguin Random House LLC, the worlds largest consumer book publisher, announced plans today to consolidate a major portion of its U.S. distribution and fulfillment operations to here, creating up to 313 new jobs by 2016. The New York-headquartered company will make a multi-million dollar investment to expand, renovate
Health Analytics Tech Firm Grows in Hamilton County
March 24, 2015
FISHERS, Ind. - Healthiest Employer, LLC, a technology and health analytics company, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 90 new jobs by 2017. The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $1 million to lease and equip 4,000 square feet of office space in Fishers. With its new location, which will be operational by early
Walmart Selects Indiana for New eCommerce Fulfillment Center
March 24, 2015
PLAINFIELD, Ind. - Walmart (NYSE: WMT), the worlds largest retailer and one of the fastest growing online retailers, announced plans today to locate an e-commerce fulfillment center here, creating up to 303 new jobs by 2016. The Bentonville, Ark.-based company will construct and equip a new 1.2 million square-foot facility in Plainfield. The
Photo Specialty Retailer Expanding, Keeping Roots in Indy
March 24, 2015
INDIANAPOLIS - Roberts Distributors, L.P. d/b/a Roberts Camera, a retailer of photo, video and electronics equipment, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 35 new jobs by 2018. The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $2.54 million to lease, renovate and equip a 35,000 square-foot facility located at 220 E. St. Clair
Supreme Industries to Present at the Sidoti & Company, LLC Emerging Growth Institutional
March 24, 2015
GOSHEN, Ind.--Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT: STS), announced that management will be presenting at the Sidoti Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum on Monday, January 12, 2015 at The Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City at 2:10 p.m. Speaking for the Company will be Mark D. Weber, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Matthew W. Long,
Protective Coatings Manufacturer Expands Headquarters in Putnam County
March 24, 2015
CLOVERDALE, Ind. - Scorpion Protective Coatings, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty coatings, window films and truck bed liner systems, announced plans today to expand its headquarters here, creating up to 25 new jobs by 2018.   The homegrown Hoosier-company will invest $270,000 to construct and equip a new 2,115 square-foot addition and
FlexForm Technologies Expands into Korea with Acquisition
March 24, 2015
ELKHART, Ind. - FlexForm Technologies a manufacturer of advanced natural fiber composite materials    has announced the formation of FlexForm Korea Ltd. for the acquisition and operation of factories and production lines in Jeonju City and in Cheonan, South Korea.  At the start of 2015, FlexForm Korea will commence manufacturing the
Bosch s Collision Avoidance System for Motorsport featured at Performance Racing Industry Show in
March 24, 2015
Technology enhances driver awareness of surroundings, safety on the trackThe Collision Avoidance System (CAS-M) enhances driver performance by providing drivers with a better understanding of their surroundings, helping them navigate the race track faster and more safelyCAS-M utilizes a custom LCD display, long-range radar sensor (LRR3) and
Valve & Fitting Manufacturer Expands in Clark County
March 24, 2015
CHARLESTOWN, Ind. - NIBCO INC., a manufacturer of valves, fittings and flow control products, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 40 new jobs by 2017.   The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $5.6 million to update and equip its current 187,000 square-foot facility in Charlestown. The facility, which will be
Iowa-Based Grain Product Developer to Invest Millions in Southern Indiana Operations
March 24, 2015
WASHINGTON, Ind. - Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a subsidiary of Kent Corporation, announced plans today to invest $70 million to expand its operations here, creating up to 16 new jobs by 2019.      The Muscatine, Iowa-based company, which manufactures and markets corn-based products, will grow its MALTRIN maltodextrins
Eli Lilly and Company and AstraZeneca Initiate Pivotal Clinical Trial for Patients with Early
March 24, 2015
Phase II/III trial of AZD3293, an oral potent small molecule inhibitor of BACE, aims to enroll more than 1,500 patients in 15 countries INDIANAPOLIS, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and AstraZeneca today announced enrollment of the first patient into AMARANTH, a Phase II/III study of an oral beta secretase cleaving enzyme (BACE) inhibitor
2014 a Significant Year for Isoclast Active Insecticide
March 24, 2015
Sales Growth and Industry Awards Validate Benefit for Insect Control MarketINDIANAPOLIS--One year ago Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), was receiving numerous registrations around the globe for Isoclast Active (sulfoxaflor), the company s newest insecticide offering for the global agricultural
Orthopedics Manufacturer Grows in Kosciusko County
March 24, 2015
WARSAW, Ind. - Alpha Manufacturing & Design, LLC, a precision contract manufacturer for the orthopedics industry, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 32 new jobs by 2018.   The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $5.62 million to construct and equip a new 12,000 square-foot addition to its current 5,000
Agricultural Supplier Expanding in Kosciusko County
March 24, 2015
MENTONE, Ind. - North Central Cooperative, Inc. (NCC) announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 15 new jobs by 2016. The homegrown-Hoosier company, which is based in Wabash, Indiana, will invest $8.27 million to renovate and equip two buildings at its approximately 80-acre crop service center in Mentone. Adding more than
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Right-To-Work Law, Affirming Indiana Is Open for Business
March 24, 2015
INDIANAPOLIS - Yesterday the Indiana Supreme Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of Indianas right-to-work law, giving companies the flexibility to respond more effectively to the needs of the marketplace and providing Hoosier workers the freedom to decide individually if they will financially support a union.   "Yesterday's
Pool Systems Manufacturer Grows in Floyd County
March 24, 2015
NEW ALBANY, Ind. - Chester Pool Systems, Inc., a design-build aquatics firm, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 21 new jobs by 2018.   The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $870,000 to construct and equip a new 7,500 square-foot addition to its current 20,000 square-foot facility in New Albany. The
Ohio and Michigan High School Scientists Win Regional Siemens Competition at University of Notre
March 24, 2015
Students Earn Top Prizes at Nation s Premier STEM CompetitionPeter Tian of Hilliard, Ohio, Wins Top Individual Prize; David Wu and Xinchu Tian of Troy, Mich., Win Top Team PrizeSOUTH BEND, Ind.--Months of dedication and hard work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) paid off tonight for three students named National Finalists
Supreme Industries to Present at the Stephens Inc. Fall Investment Conference 2014
March 24, 2015
Stephens Fall Investment Conference 2014GOSHEN, Ind.--Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT: STS), announced that management will be presenting at the Stephens Inc. Fall Investment Conference on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City at 10:00 a.m. Speaking for the Company will be Mark D. Weber, President and Chief
Michigan-Based Auto Seat Mechanism Supplier Chooses Indiana for New Operations
March 24, 2015
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Fisher Dynamics, a division of Fisher & Co., announced plans today to establish its first Indiana operation here, creating up to 169 new jobs by 2017. The St. Clair Shores, Michigan-headquartered company, which supplies engineered seating systems and mechanisms, will invest $13 million to lease, renovate and equip a 113,000
Bearing Analytics changes name to DATTUS, opens office in India
March 24, 2015
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and PUNE, India - Bearing Analytics, an early-stage company whose technology could predict failure in industrial rotating machinery, reduce maintenance expenditures and improve worker safety, has changed its name to DATTUS.DATTUS CEO Anurag Garg said the name change reflects the company's expanded scope beyond bearing
Kimball International Consolidating Idaho-Based Operations to Southern Indiana
March 24, 2015
JASPER, Ind. -  Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBAL), a global furnishings manufacturer, announced plans today to consolidate its metal fabrication operations from Post Falls, Idaho to southern Indiana, creating up to 160 new jobs by 2016.   Kimball and Indiana have something in commonwe both know about building, said Governor Mike
Mining Support Provider Grows in Vanderburgh County
March 24, 2015
Pillar Innovations, LLC, a sales and customer service support provider for the mining, oil and gas industries, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 15 new jobs by 2017.   The Maryland-based company, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beitzel Corporation, will invest $975,552 to purchase and equip a new 20,000
Injection Molding & Finishing Manufacturer Grows in Jay County
March 24, 2015
PORTLAND, Ind. - Carrera Manufacturing, Inc., a custom injection molding and finishing company, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 102 new jobs by 2018.   The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $1.27 million to construct and equip a Class 100 cleanroom within its current 80,000 square-foot manufacturing
Netherlands-Based Joint Venture Expanding Coating Operations in Steuben County
March 24, 2015
ANGOLA, Ind. - Baril Coatings USA, LLC, an industrial coatings manufacturer, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 16 new jobs by 2017.   The company, which is a joint venture with Netherlands-based Baril Coatings BV, will invest $1 million to construct and equip a 4,000 square-foot finished goods warehouse
Vision Company Invests in Digital Lens Technology in Wabash County
March 24, 2015
WABASH, Ind. - Midwest Eye Consultants, P.C. announced plans today to open a lens coating laboratory here, creating up to 31 new jobs by 2018.   The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $2.39 million to lease, renovate and equip Lens Source Optical Lab, a 14,000 square-foot lens manufacturing operation in Wabash. The laboratory, which will be
New White Paper from Gibson and Data Realty Addresses How Businesses Can Mitigate Risk from Power
March 24, 2015
SOUTH BEND, Ind.--Gibson, a regional insurance broker and risk management services firm, and Data Realty, a data center and data management firm, together, have released a white paper outlining best practices for businesses in order to prepare for a power outage. The paper, titled Disaster Preparedness & Business Continuity: A Shared
Indiana s Business Tax Climate Improves, Ranks 8th Best Nationally
March 24, 2015
INDIANAPOLIS- Indianas growing national reputation as a state that works for business has received another boost. Indiana ranks 8th overall in the Tax Foundations 2015 State Business Tax Climate Index, up from 10th in 2014, and remains the top state in the Midwest for business tax competitiveness.   Here in Indiana, companies
Supreme Industries Notified by Thomson Reuters of Analyst Error
March 24, 2015
GOSHEN, Ind.--Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT: STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies, trolleys and specialty vehicles, today announced that it has learned of erroneous financial estimates distributed by Thomson Financial Network beginning on October 23, 2014.Based on Thomson Reuters investigation,
Child Nutrition Company Expands Evansville Production
March 24, 2015
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (NYSE: MJN), a global leader in pediatric nutrition, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 14 new jobs by 2015.   The Glenview, Illinois-based company will invest $35 million to upgrade operations and expand capacity at its approximately 300,000 square-foot
FlexForm Technologies Celebrates 15th Anniversary as a Leading Provider of Natural Fiber Composites
March 24, 2015
ELKHART, Ind., - FlexForm Technologies, a manufacturer of non-woven natural fiber composite substrate materials, is celebrating the companys 15th anniversary. Started in 1999 and headquartered at a 95,000 square-foot plant in Elkhart, FlexForm manufactures products that are strong, lightweight, moldable, and completely recyclable for various
Threat Intelligence Solution Provider Adding High-Wage Jobs Hamilton County
March 24, 2015
CARMEL, Ind. - Emerging Threats Pro LLC, a commercial and open source threat intelligence provider, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 84 new high-wage jobs by 2019. The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $967,000 to lease and equip 4,000 square feet of office space in the Parkwood Crossing Business Park in
TAG Leads Industry with 20 New Caps and Tonneaus Ready to Order Now for 2015 Colorados and Canyons
March 24, 2015
ELKHART, Ind.--Leading the market again in terms of availability and breadth of product line, Truck Accessories Group, LLC (TAG) now offers more cap and tonneau products for the new Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon models than any other manufacturer. The company achieved this leadership position by rapidly retooling its manufacturing facilities,
Agricultural Systems Manufacturer Expanding in Kosciusko County
March 24, 2015
MILFORD, Ind. - CTB, Inc., a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of agricultural systems and solutions, announced plans today to expand its manufacturing operations here, creating up to 80 new jobs by 2017.   The Milford-headquartered company, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., will invest $7.11 million to
German Agribusiness Manufacturer Picks Indiana for First U.S. Operations
March 24, 2015
OSSIAN, Ind. - HALDRUP USA, an international field research equipment manufacturer, announced plans today to locate its first company-owned U.S. operations here, creating up to 65 new jobs by 2017.   The Germany-based company will invest $13 million to build a new 24,000 square-foot facility at the Ossian Industrial Park, comprised of 4,000
Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer Grows in LaGrange County
March 24, 2015
SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. - KZRV, LP, a maker of towable recreational vehicles (RV), announced plans today to expand its operations in Shipshewana, creating up to 125 new jobs by 2017.   The homegrown-Hoosier company, which is an operating company owned by a subsidiary of Thor Industries, Inc., will invest up to $4.83 million to construct and
Kimball International Begins Investor Road Shows as Focused Furniture Company
March 24, 2015
Discussions to Include Unification of Class A and B StockJASPER, Ind.--Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB) ( Kimball International or the Company ), an Indiana-based manufacturer, today announced that it will begin making presentations to the equity investment community in anticipation of the completion of the Company s spin-off of its
Bosch awards $11,000 to Central Noble Community School Corporation for international STEM program
March 24, 2015
Grant supports K-12 student participation in Destination Imagination program, learning leadership and STEM innovationDestination Imagination is an international competition that encourages students to develop creative solutions to challenges in the technical, scientific, fine arts, improvisational, structural and community service areasDestination
Boat Manufacturer Adding 100 Jobs in Elkhart County
March 24, 2015
NEW PARIS, Ind. - Smoker Craft, Inc., one of the oldest family-owned boat manufacturers, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 100 new jobs by 2018.   The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $4.1 million to renovate and equip its 500,000 square-foot production facility at 68143 Clunette St. in New Paris.
Seed Coating Company Picks Washington County for First Midwest Facility
March 24, 2015
SALEM, Ind. - Summit Seed Coatings Indiana LLC, a custom traditional and organic seed coating company, announced plans today to locate its first Midwest facility here, creating up to 20 new jobs by 2017.   The Caldwell, Idaho-based company will invest $2.39 million to lease, renovate and equip a 60,000 square-foot facility at 401 South High
Shoe Sensation Growing Headquarters and Distribution Center in Clark County
March 24, 2015
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. - Shoe Sensation, Inc., a regional chain of family shoe stores, announced plans today to expand its corporate headquarters and distribution center here, creating up to 32 new jobs by 2017.   The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $800,000 to lease, renovate and equip a 92,000 square-foot facility at the America Place
MacAllister Machinery to Invest $44 Million in Indy Headquarters
March 24, 2015
Indianapolis - MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc., the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for central Indiana, announced plans today to construct a new corporate headquarters facility here, creating up to 70 new jobs by 2018.   The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $44.5 million to construct and equip a new 300,000 square-foot office
Purdue, PRF to Dedicate Wang Hall as College of Engineering Grows
March 24, 2015
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.--Purdue University will move forward today to meet the nation's demand for engineers while keeping down the cost of higher education through a building based on a public/private partnership.Our private/public partnership included many different entities working together to make something good happenPurdue and Purdue Research
Purdue-based startup scales up graphene production, develops biosensors and supercapacitors
March 24, 2015
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - An official of a materials technology and manufacturing startup based on a Purdue University innovation says his company is addressing the challenge of scaling graphene production for commercial applications.Glenn Johnson, CEO of BlueVine Graphene Industries Inc., said many of the methodologies being utilized to produce
Chicago Craft Bottling To Locate Its First Indiana Bottling Facility in Indiana
March 24, 2015
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Chicago Craft Bottling, LLC announced plans today to locate its first Indiana bottling facility here, creating up to 35 new jobs by 2017.   Companies like Chicago Craft Bottling save money in Indiana, from our lower tax burdens to our more affordable cost of doing business, said Eric Doden, president of the
Kimball International to Present at Sidoti & Company, LLC Nineteenth Annual Emerging Growth
March 24, 2015
JASPER, Ind.--Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBAL) (the Company ) announces that it will be presenting at the Sidoti & Company, LLC Nineteenth Annual Emerging Growth Research Institutional Investor Forum in New York on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:40 a.m. EDT. Scheduled to meet with investors are
Pennsylvania-Based Oil Brand Relocating to Boone County Headquarters
March 24, 2015
LEBANON, Ind. - D-A Lubricant, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of automotive lubricants, announced plans today to relocate production of Brad Penn Lubricants from Bradford, Pennsylvania to here, creating up to 25 new jobs by 2018.   The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $3.9 million to equip its 250,000 square-foot headquarters
enVista Named One of Indiana s Best Places to Work for 2015
March 24, 2015
Supply Chain and IT consulting firm receives recognition based on voluntary employee satisfaction survey results Indianapolis, - enVista, a leading supply chain consulting and IT services firm, is proud to announce it has been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The program recognizes the best
Healthcare Digital Engagement Company Grows
March 24, 2015
Healthx, Inc., a digital platform helping healthcare payers power their digital strategies, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 40 new jobs by 2018.   The health of Indianas economy improves when innovative companies like Healthx decide to hire more Hoosiers, said Eric Doden, president of the Indiana Economic
Kimball Announces Lead Independent Director & Other Governance Changes
March 24, 2015
JASPER, Ind.--Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBAL), today announced that the Board of Directors (the Board ) of Kimball International, Inc. (the Company ), at its February 17, 2015 meeting, elected Thomas Tischhauser to the newly created position of Lead Independent Director. In this role, Mr. Tischhauser will chair non-management executive