Elkhart-based Thor Industries becomes global RV-making giant with $2.4 billion purchase of German firm Erwin Hymer Group
ELKHART – Thor Industries says it will become the world’s largest RV manufacturer once its purchase of Erwin Hymer Group SE of Germany closes. Thor Industries... Read more.
Daifuku Wynright of Illinois bringing more than 580 jobs to new $26 million facility in Hobart’s NorthWind Crossings business park
HOBART – Wynright Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daifuku North America, announced Sept. 18 plans to expand its North American manufacturing capabilities with... Read more.
Rare shipment of a dozen 25,000-plus pound brewery tanks pass through Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor
A Michigan brewery soon will be able to make more product thanks to the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. The bulk carrier M/V Federal Mackinac recently docked at the... Read more.
South Bend’s AM General lands contract to produce up to 2,800 specialty ambulances for military
SOUTH BEND – Specialty vehicle maker AM General has landed a military contract valued at $800 million. The company said Sept. 17 U.S. Army Contracting Command... Read more.
Freshman fall enrollment, student retention experiences growth at Purdue University Northwest
More freshman students are enrolling at Purdue University Northwest while numbers of previously enrolled students choosing to continue their education at the college... Read more.
National Science Foundation awards Valparaiso University researchers share of $199,040 grant to advance data science education
Two Valparaiso University professors are partnering with colleagues from Brown University and Smith College to advance the field of data science education, thanks... Read more.
Community Healthcare System recognized for stroke care
MUNSTER – The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently presented the hospitals of Community Healthcare System with Get With The Guidelines... Read more.
Lakeshore Public Media’s Wende Burbridge elected to PRADO board of directors
Wende Burbridge, vice president of development for Lakeshore Public Media, recently was elected to the board of directors for the Public Radio Association of Development... Read more.
NIPSCO awards $50,000 in public safety training, education grants
MERRILLVILLE — Thirteen Northern Indiana organizations will receive grants from NIPSCO—totaling $50,000—to help fund assorted safety and educational projects... Read more.
Specialty Steel Works upgrading its Hammond cold finish steel bar facility
HAMMOND – Specialty Steel Works Inc. announced Sept. 7 it will make a major capital investment at its Niagara LaSalle Corp. Cold Finish Steel Bar facility... Read more.