Manufacturing
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Conagra Brands names new board memberNov 14, 2016 12:00 am - Business Wire CHICAGO - Conagra Brands has appointed Craig P. Omtvedt to its board of directors. With the addition, the ConAgra Brands board will consist of 10 members. ...
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Amazon, Ikea among those building up Joliet, SW suburbsNov 14, 2016 12:00 am - As consumers continue to shift more toward online shopping, quick delivery is essential and is what sets apart competitors. That need for speed means retailers are deman...
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MCC offers forklift operator training programNov 11, 2016 12:00 am - CRYSTAL LAKE - The McHenry County College Workforce, Community and Business Programs is offering Forklift Operator Training for area businesses from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fri...
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ConAgra Foods completes spinoff of Lamb Weston; changes name to Conagra BrandsNov 10, 2016 12:00 am - CHICAGO - Conagra Brands said it has completed the spin off its Lamb Weston business, as well as its name change from ConAgra Foods. The company will be a singularly foc...
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Lifeway Foods 3Q sales up 1.3 percentNov 10, 2016 12:00 am - MORTON GROVE - Lifeway Foods reported a 1.3 percent increase in net sales during the third quarter of 2016 as demand continues to rise for its kefir cultured dairy produ...
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Manitex International sees 3Q net lossNov 10, 2016 12:00 am - BRIDGEVIEW - Manitex International reported a net loss of $5.9 million in the third quarter of 2016 as the manufacturer of cranes and container handling equipment contin...
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Middleby sees 3Q growth despite slow domestic salesNov 09, 2016 12:00 am - Business Wire ELGIN - The Middleby Corp. reported strong international sales during the third quarter of 2016 offset a softening of domestic sales, leading to an increas...
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Efficiencies help A.M. Castle's 3Q resultsNov 09, 2016 12:00 am - OAK BROOK — Manufacturer A. M. Castle & Co. said belt tightening throughout the company helped it maintain good third quarter results amid a softening market. Net sales ...
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College of DuPage offers power equipment and technology certificateNov 08, 2016 12:00 am - GLEN ELLYN - Students earning the new power equipment and technology certificate at College of DuPage will gain skills to work in the outdoor power equipment industry. R...
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Restaurant demand puts US Food 3Q sales up slightlyNov 08, 2016 12:00 am - ROSEMONT - US Foods Holding Corp. said third quarter net sales increased slightly as the food service distributor strong growth from demand by independent restaurants. N...