The Ontario government is supporting more than $24 million in investments by four companies in Southwestern Ontario to boost local manufacturing and create 52 new good-paying jobs. As part of those investments, the government is providing each company with $500,000…
Ascend Elements to Boost EV Battery Production with $480M in Federal Funding
Ascend Elements Inc., a producer of advanced, sustainable battery materials made from recycled lithium-ion batteries, has been approved for $480.5 million through two federal grants from the U.S. Department of Energy. The funds further propel a nationwide effort to grow…
Jet East Acquires New Facility in Statesville, North Carolina
Jet East, a Gama Aviation Company, has officially signed an agreement to open a full-service flagship maintenance facility in Statesville, North Carolina (SVH). This additional site will complement Jet East’s current footprint which includes coast to coast maintenance bases and…
New Balance to Establish Distribution Operations in Lebanon
New Balance Athletics, the leading athletic footwear and apparel manufacturer, will invest $68.5 million to establish a new distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee. Located in the Speedway Industrial Park, New Balance will create more than 150 new jobs in Wilson…
Simcote Announces Plans for New Manufacturing Facility in Missouri
Simcote, Inc. is expanding its presence in the U.S. with a new manufacturing facility in Sedalia, Missouri. Simcote is investing more than $17 million in the new facility and creating 35 new jobs in the region. “Missouri’s manufacturing industry continues…
Amazon Opens New Sortation Center in Liberty, Missouri
Global e-commerce giant Amazon recently opened a new sortation center in Liberty, Missouri. The 517,000 sq. ft. facility is the first in the Kansas City metro, and is expected to create more than 750 new jobs in the region. “Our…