Manufacturing
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State to fund 2 manufacturing training academies downstateOct 27, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The state of Illinois plans to invest $15 million to construct two new manufacturing training academies at downstate community colleges. Gov. J.B. Pritzker...
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Fisher nuts maker sees dip in sales because of coronavirusOct 26, 2020 11:00 pm - ELGIN - John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. Tuesday announced operating results for its first quarter of fiscal 2021. Net income for the quarter was $12.8 million, compared to...
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Atkore International Group acquires Queen City PlasticsOct 22, 2020 11:00 pm - HARVEY - Atkore International Group Inc. Friday announced it acquired the assets of Queen City Plastics Inc., a manufacturer of PVC conduit, elbows and fittings for the ...
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ITW reports third quarter 2020 resultsOct 22, 2020 11:00 pm - GLENVIEW - Illinois Tool Works Inc. Friday reported its third quarter revenue of $3.3 billion, down 4.9% percent compared to the same quarter last year. Revenue was up 2...
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Century Aluminum may close South Carolina plantOct 20, 2020 11:00 pm - CHICAGO - Century Aluminum of South Carolina, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chicago-based Century Aluminum Co., Wednesday said it may be forced to close its plant because...
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The decay of quality-assured AmericaOct 16, 2020 1:00 am - For 30 years I've traveled the globe, reaping the benefits that come with being a U.S. salesman selling U.S.-manufactured goods. My career is one of many that has flour...
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Flint credits a strong team with getting the best out of Batavia's Cast Aluminum SolutionsOct 16, 2020 1:00 am - At one time, it appeared that Cast Aluminum Solutions' future was on the brink. But when Mike Flint and his partners with private-equity firm LV2 Equity Partners took a ...
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Celebrating Manufacturing Month by highlighting the importance to local economyOct 15, 2020 1:00 am - Manufacturing is essential to every aspect of our world and serves as a catalyst by creating a ripple effect that impacts other important areas, including the local econ...
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Elgin tool manufacturer appoints new leadershipOct 06, 2020 11:00 pm - ELGIN - SureWerx, a manufacturer of safety products, tools and equipment, Wednesday announced the appointment of Christian Wiltrout as global chief operating officer, ef...
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Caterpillar to buy Weir's oil and gas businessOct 04, 2020 11:00 pm - DEERFIELD - Caterpillar Inc. said Monday it has signed an agreement to acquire the Oil & Gas Division of Weir Group PLC, a Scotland-based engineering business, for $405 ...