Manufacturing
-
Argonne helps Caterpillar improve diesel engine designMay 04, 2021 11:00 pm - LEMONT - Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory have joined forces with Caterpillar Inc. to develop a potential new piston design for...
-
Elkay joins international plumbing trade groupMay 03, 2021 11:00 pm - DOWNERS GROVE - Elkay, a family-owned manufacturer of sinks, faucets, drinking water solutions and other plumbing products, has joined Plumbing Manufacturers Internation...
-
Company breaks ground on new Gurnee HQApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - AZ Polymers broke ground Friday on a new headquarters and manufacturing and distribution hub in Gurnee. The company, which makes high-quality plastic sheeting for the au...
-
Fortune Brands reports $1.8 billion in salesApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - DEERFIELD - Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. reported sales were $1.8 billion in its first fiscal year quarter, an increase of 26% percent over the first quarter of 2...
-
AptarGroup Inc. reports $777 million in sales for quarterApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - CRYSTAL LAKE - AptarGroup Inc. reported sales increased 8% to $777 million in the first quarter, compared to $722 million in the prior year period. Core sales, excluding...
-
ITW revenue up 10% in first quarterApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - GLENVIEW - Illinois Tool Works Inc. reported first quarter revenue of $3.5 billion, up 10% versus the prior year period, as organic revenue grew 6%, or 8% when equalizin...
-
Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center release report on economic recoveryApr 28, 2021 11:00 pm - Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board president, and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center announced the release of the Manufacturing Concierge report, spotlighting...
-
IDEX Corp. to acquire Airtech for $470 millionApr 27, 2021 11:00 pm - NORTHBROOK - IDEX Corp. said it has agreed to acquire Airtech Group Inc., US Valve Corp. and related entities from investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital for cash...
-
Fabric Images Inc. announces brand refreshApr 27, 2021 11:00 pm - WOODRIDGE - Fabric Images Inc. has unveiled new business divisions, now called studios, as well as its new website and a brand refresh. This introduction supports the ev...
-
Middleby Corp. to acquire Welbilt Inc.Apr 20, 2021 11:00 pm - ELGIN - Middleby Corp. said it has agreed to acquire Welbilt Inc., a maker of culinary equipment and solutions, in an all-stock transaction. Under the terms of the agree...