Manufacturing
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Caterpillar extending plant closures with virus sapping demandJun 11, 2020 1:00 am - Deerfield-based Caterpillar is keeping some of its plants shut for longer than expected with demand languishing, in a sign that the economic recovery is progressing slow...
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Welch acquires Excel Display And PackagingJun 08, 2020 1:00 am - AURORA - Excel Display and Packaging, a supplier of retail packaging, displays, and food packaging along with digital print capabilities, has been acquired by Indiana-ba...
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SigmaTron plans merger with WagzJun 05, 2020 1:00 am - ELK GROVE VILLAGE - Electronic manufacturing services company SigmaTron International Inc. said Friday it plans to merge with Wagz Inc. Wagz is a privately held pet tech...
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Aptar joins U.N. global initiativeJun 04, 2020 1:00 am - CRYSTAL LAKE - AptarGroup, Inc. has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest citizenship initiative, which focuses on universal principles in the ar...
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LanzaTech forms aviation fuel companyJun 02, 2020 1:00 am - SKOKIE - Biotech company LanzaTech has launched LanzaJet Inc., a new company that will produce sustainable aviation fuel for a sector requiring climate friendly fuel opt...
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AAR named a "Top Veteran-Friendly" companyMay 29, 2020 1:00 am - WOOD DALE - AAR, an independent provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, has been named to the "Best of the Best 2020 - Top Veteran-Friendly...
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Boeing cuts 12,000 jobs, resumes production of grounded jet
May 27, 2020 7:00 am - Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts ar...
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Leeco named finalist in S&P awards programMay 18, 2020 1:00 am - LISLE — Leeco Steel was named a finalist of the 2020 S&P Global Platts Global Metals Awards in the “Physical Metals Service Provider of the Year” category. The Global Me...
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Knowles appoints Wishart to board of directorsMay 18, 2020 1:00 am - ITASCA - Knowles Corp. has appointed Michael S. Wishart as an independent director to the company's board of directors. His appointment expands the board to 9 directors....
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US Foods donates $10M in food, supplies to food banksMay 08, 2020 1:00 am - ROSEMONT - US Foods Holding Corp. has donated more than $10 million in food and supplies to local food banks and charitable organizations across the country since the be...