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IEDA: SPAL USA temporarily pauses plans for Ankeny expansion, likely planning larger project

The U.S. subsidiary of Italian-based machinery component maker SPAL Automotive is temporarily pausing its $35 million expansion plan for a manufacturing, distribution and office facility in Ankeny.

But Iowa Economic Development Authority officials said today …
By Mike Mendenhall | Jun 21, 2024
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Iowa manufacturers outline advancements, challenges from integrating AI, robotics, vision systems to production

As an industry already familiar with implementing advanced technology, Iowa’s manufacturing sector is one to watch as everything from robotic and automation technologies to solutions powered by artificial intelligence become more sophisticated and companies must …
By Sarah Diehn | Jun 14, 2024
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Vermeer self-propelled baler named ABI’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’

Pictured, from left, Vermeer Senior Engineering Manager-Research and Development Kent Thompson, MidWestOne Bank CEO Chip Reeves, Vermeer Assembler II Stan Fynaardt, ABI President Mike Ralston, Vermeer Assembler III Terry Patterson, Vermeer Vice President of Operations…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 6, 2024
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Gov. Reynolds, NASCAR executive among speakers at ABI conference

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s annual Taking Care of Business Conference, set for June 4-6 in the Quad Cities, has announced the lineup of speakers. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will address attendees at …
By Business Record Staff | May 24, 2024
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Perry officials, others consider options for soon-to-be-closed Tyson plant

The pending closure of Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. in Perry is providing opportunities to consider other uses for the decades-old meat processing facility, city officials and others say.

“This is an opportunity to re-imagine ourselves …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 22, 2024
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Stellar receives national award for exports

Stellar Industries, a Garner, Iowa manufacturer of mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, received a presidential “E” Award (“E-for-Export”) from the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is …
By Business Record Staff | May 21, 2024
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Cemen Tech volumetric mixer named a 2024 top product

Cemen Tech’s latest fully automated volumetric concrete mixer, the CD2, was recognized as a 2024 Top Products award winner by industry publication Concrete Contractor. The CD2 features a unique split bin with separate compartments to …
By Business Record Staff | May 20, 2024
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California congressman tells DMDC attendees that AI integration could help revitalize manufacturing

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., gives a keynote address Thursday during the Congressional Leadership Luncheon on the second day of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s annual DMDC advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. Photo by Mike Mendenhall…
By Business Record Staff | May 10, 2024
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Covetrus opens new distribution center in Grimes

Covetrus, a Maine-based veterinary service provider, has announced the opening of a new distribution center in Grimes. The new 80,000-square-foot facility will primarily serve veterinarians in Iowa and 16 other states with more than 5,000 …
By Business Record Staff | May 6, 2024
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Panel discussion on pork industry planned in Perry

A panel discussion about the pork industry and the June closing of Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. will be held at 5:30 p.m., on May 22, at La Poste, 1219 Warford St. in Perry.

The panel …
By Business Record Staff | May 6, 2024