Manufacturing
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Caterpillar to close Aurora-area plant, lay off 800Mar 31, 2017 1:00 am - Caterpillar Inc. said Friday it is closing its Aurora plant and laying off 800 workers. Since January, the company has been considering moving the machine production...
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FirstForm starts construction on student centerMar 29, 2017 1:00 am - WARRENVILLE - FirstForm Inc., a subsidiary of Sports Field Holdings, has completed the design phase of the new Viking Student Center at St. Joseph By-the-Sea High School...
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VIA honors local manufacturers with Spark AwardsMar 27, 2017 1:00 am - GENEVA - In celebration of its 115th Anniversary and to recognize area manufacturers, the Valley Industrial Association recently hosted their inaugural awards event, The...
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TDK showcases new products at APEC 2017Mar 24, 2017 1:00 am - Business Wire LINCOLNSHIRE - TDK Corporation will present several new power solutions next week at APEC 2017 in the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida. The new prod...
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Global Brass and Copper names two new executivesMar 21, 2017 1:00 am - SCHAUMBURG - Global Brass and Copper Holdings announced Bill Toler will become xecutive vice president, strategic planning and development and Dale Taylor will become pr...
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MFRI changes name to Perma-Pipe International HoldingsMar 20, 2017 1:00 am - Maarketwired NILES - MFRI Inc. has changed its corporate name to Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc. The new name better reflects the company's mission and strategy, ...
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Conagra acquires Thanasi FoodsMar 17, 2017 1:00 am - PRNewswire CHICAGO - Conagra Brands has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire protein-based snacking businesses Thanasi Foods LLC, maker of Duke's meat snacks, ...
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Deere names Tenneco supplier of the yearMar 17, 2017 1:00 am - Business Wire LAKE FOREST - Tenneco Inc. has earned recognition as a partner-level supplier for 2016 and was also named John Deere Construction and Forestry Division Sup...
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Super Bowl quarterback joins Sports Field HoldingsMar 17, 2017 1:00 am - WARRENVILLE - Former Pro Bowl NFL quarterback and Super Bowl Champion Jay Schroeder has joined Sports Field Holdings and will represent the company's FirstForm brand and...
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PSI-powered vehicles on display at 2017 Work Truck ShowMar 16, 2017 1:00 am - WOOD DALE - General Motors specialty vehicles powered by Power Solutions International's alternate fuel engines will be featured at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapo...