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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: McKinsey report: U.S. manufacturing has opportunity for big growth

The researchers at global management consulting firm McKinsey & Co. released a report this morning that provides some new insight about the U.S. manufacturing sector’s future. The report notes that while U.S. manufacturing output growth …

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Kemin says its products touch half of global population

Kemin Industries announced Tuesday it has reached a company vision set nearly two decades ago: to touch half of the world’s population with its products. The Des Moines-based company estimates that its products now touch …

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Newton company to add hundreds of jobs making bus bodies

Radio Iowa: A company that makes wind blades in Central Iowa will begin manufacturing bus bodies as well, adding hundreds of jobs. TPI Composites started producing wind blades in Newton nearly 10 years ago. Now, Newton …

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Deere honored by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

John Deere has earned distinction as Company of the Year from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. The award, presented at the SHPE National Conference, recognizes outstanding support for SHPE and its programs, including Deere & …

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Fidget spinner complaint over lead content names Des Moines distributor

The U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund has asked Des Moines-based distributor Bulls I Toy LLC and Target stores to pull certain fidget spinners from the market because of tests that found lead levels that could …

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ISU works with companies on digital dashboard for manufacturers

An Iowa State University research team is working with several manufacturers on a new digital dashboard to help them access real-time data on the factory floor. The software system, called FactBoard, is designed to get …

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Nov. 10: TechBrew AM featuring Kreg Tool

Host: Technology Association of Iowa
About: At TechBrew AM, TAI President Brian Waller will conduct a casual interview with John Bertrand, vice president of information technology for Kreg Tool Co., who will share his favorite …

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Sibley cries foul over odors produced by local manufacturer

Sioux City Journal: Residents and local leaders alike in Sibley hope to put a stinky situation with a local manufacturer behind them soon. For two years, residents of the Osceola County seat have cried foul over …

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Burt named global communications manager for Kemin

Lauren Burt

Des Moines-based Kemin Industries Inc. has hired Lauren Burt as the company’s global communications manager. Burt, who previously was manager of corporate communications for Meredith Corp., will be responsible for managing all external …

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General Mills to cut as many as 600 jobs globally

Cedar Rapids Gazette: General Mills Inc. said it would cut as many as 600 jobs globally as part of a new organizational structure, Reuters reported. A General Mills spokeswoman was not able to say what, if…
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