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Factory orders marked promising gains in March

The U.S. Commerce Department said today that orders for manufactured goods spiked in March, RTTNews reported. Factory orders increased 2.1 percent in March following a revised 0.1 percent decrease in February. Orders for durable goods rose 4.4 …

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University Research

University Research Overview:

Every day, the professors and researchers at Iowa’s colleges and universities go to work on a series of projects and research efforts. Their work often gains high-praise within the educational community and …

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XPO Logistics to buy parent company of Jacobson Cos.

XPO Logistics Inc. has agreed to buy France’s Norbert Dentressangle SA for $3.53 billion, including debt, in a deal it says will make it one of the top 10 logistics company in the world, Reuters reported. XPO’s …

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dsm magazine unveiled

Dsm magazine’s May/June issue of the year was unveiled last night at Audi of Des Moines in Johnston.   To read the issue, visit dsm’s website atwww.dsmmagazine.com. Here are links to five of our favorite articles:…
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ABI supports Trade Promotion Authority

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry this week said it supports the passage of Trade Promotion Authority and authorization of new trade opportunities to promote job growth in Iowa. “Manufacturing plays a critical role in Iowa’s …

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New guide details workplace flex practices for manufacturers

The Society for Human Resource Management and the Families and Work Institute have released a new toolkit to help employers add workplace flexibility to an industry often considered inflexible – manufacturing. “Workflex and Manufacturing Guide: …

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Winnebago announces rental program deal with Apollo

Forest City-based Winnebago Industries Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement for 2015 for the sale of more than 500 motor homes to one of North America’s leading recreation vehicle rental companies, Apollo Motorhome …

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Elevate Iowa offers $7,500 in scholarships

Elevate Iowa is offering $7,500 in scholarships to Iowa high school students interested in studying a manufacturing-related career at one of Iowa’s 15 community colleges. “Manufacturing firms supply more than 208,000 jobs to Iowans,” said …

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Winnebago to expand with Waverly facility

Winnebago Industries Inc. on Friday announced it will locate a new production facility in Waverly that will employ 70 full-time workers. The facility will be located in a 33,400-square-foot building in Waverly’s SW Business Park …

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Firestone Farm Tires receives state award

The Iowa Quality Center will recognize Firestone Farm Tires, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations for achieving Silver-level recognition as part of its Iowa Recognition of Performance Excellence program for the second time. Firestone …