Manufacturing

The latest National Association of Manufacturers quarterly survey released today found that 59.6 percent of respondents were positive about their own company’s outlook, down sharply from 91.2 percent one year ago. Export expectations help to explain much of …

Vehicle transporting company Executive Auto Shippers announced it has launched a third-party logistics (3PL) division, UrLink Logistics LLC. The 3PL company, located in Monroe, Iowa, will offer logistics services to businesses such as warehouses, food …

Pella Corp. CEO Pat Meyer has stepped down after 25 years with the company, according to a news release from the Iowa manufacturer and designer of windows, doors, blinds and shades. Pella’s board of directors …

A legislative rulemaking proposal could generate up to $46 million in additional tax exemptions for Iowa manufacturers, a move that a Democratic lawmaker said would unfairly bypass the legislative process, The Des Moines Register reported. The proposed …

Deere & Co. employees represented by the United Auto Workers ratified a new six-year agreement Sunday, the Quad-City Times reported. Deere issued a news release late Sunday, which noted that the terms of the contract will not …

Iowans throughout the state will have easy access this month to a variety of events touting the benefits of a career in manufacturing. At least 125 events have been scheduled in nearly every county statewide …

Deere & Co. announced this morning it has reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers to replace the six-year master labor contract that expired Sept. 30. The tentative agreement is for six years …