Posts Tagged ‘manufacturing’
Here’s the Iowa manufacturing plants that announced closures in 2024, 2025 and 2026
Since January 2024, 33 manufacturing companies have announced the closure of 36 plants in Iowa. During that time, 3,646 workers have been laid off. The Business Record has created an interactive map that shows the …
Read MoreManufacturing in Iowa ‘not hitting on all cylinders’
Editor’s note: This is part one of a three-part series about the state of Iowa’s manufacturing sector. Part one covers Iowa’s manufacturing economy and workforce. Part two, publishing Oct. 10, will cover the strong ties …
Read MoreIowa ABI, Lean TECHniques holding webinar on digital transformation in manufacturing
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and consulting company Lean TECHniques are hosting a webinar on Oct. 27 on the state of digital transformation among Iowa manufacturers. The webinar will start at 11 a.m. …
Read MoreMaple Studios member profile: FullConfidence Inc.
innovationIOWA is sharing profiles of the current members of Maple Studios, a startup studio for early-stage industrial technology companies based on the campus of Ramco Innovations in West Des Moines. Brad Hoyt, founder of FullConfidence, shares …
Read MoreKehoe joins Involta in senior manufacturing role
John Kehoe has joined Involta’s leadership team as executive vice president of manufacturing. Kehoe has 25 years of experience across the digital infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial and technology industries. He previously was senior vice president and …
Read MoreIBI Scientific announces expansion of Dubuque facility
IBI Scientific, a Dubuque-based manufacturer and international provider of life science research equipment and reagents, has launched its new specialty and custom blending department, allowing it to offer private-labeled, custom-blended chemicals. IBI expanded its Dubuque …
Read MoreSPAL USA expanding footprint in Ankeny
SPAL Automotive, headquartered in Italy, plans to expand its presence in Ankeny with the construction of a $35 million state-of-the-art manufacturing, distribution and office facility that would be built in Crosswinds Business Park.
The company …
Read MoreMaple Ventures hires first director, plans next phase
Entrepreneur support center Maple Ventures is moving into its next phase with the announcement of its first full-time director and plans to triple the amount of …
Read MoreKyle Bermel named Metalcraft President
Mason City manufacturer Metalcraft named Kyle Bermel as its new president, with Steve Doerfler remaining as CEO. Bermel started with Metalcraft in 2012 as a radio-frequency identification engineer, and he served as chief operating officer …
Read MoreMetalcraft announces Inlay Innovations in aim to meet demand for RFID solutions
Mason City manufacturer Metalcraft, a provider of property identification solutions, is launching a new arm focusing specifically on custom RFID inlay design, testing and production. The addition of Inlay Innovations is meant to meet demand …
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