Thor Industries Inc. on Feb. 1 announced it had closed on its $2.4 billion purchase of European RV-maker Erwin Hymer Group. The Elkhart-based recreational vehicle maker announced the deal in September. Thor Industries says combining with Erwin Hymer of Germany creates the world’s large RV manufacturer. The acquisition excludes EHG’s North American businesses, and reflects […]
ArcelorMittal optimistic for 2019 with strong automotive sales forecast
With industry experts forecasting U.S. vehicle sales to reach close to 17 million units in 2019, ArcelorMittal, a major supplier of automotive steel, has reason to be optimistic for the new year. The company said the outlook for the automotive market in North America remains strong in 2019, though it is anticipating some drop in […]
Manufacturing a Future
Business decisions and their outcomes that shape how some NWI companies strive Today’s manufacturer’s face myriad issues on the road to success from attracting and retaining quality personnel to dealing with regulatory issues and knowing how and when to invest in the business. Savvy corporate leaders know every decision matters. The right decisions can propel […]
Secure Company Data
Local experts share their knowledge on risks, costs and ways to protect your data In one way or another, technology plays a major role in today’s business, regardless of a company’s size, product or service offerings. Securing that company data is paramount, especially when you read the horror stories about businesses paying exorbitant amounts to […]
Growth Fosters Growth
How expansion has helped NWI businesses blossom Growth and expansion in Northwest Indiana’s manufacturing sector is so much more than a symbolic ribbon cutting, a few shovels stuck in dirt, and a groundbreaking ceremony. Manufacturing remains a key economic engine in this region, and in Indiana, producing more than $90 billion to the state’s gross […]
Getting IT Right
Getting IT right. Small businesses gain top-notch tech solutions with outside expertise. by Jerry Davich It all started in the early 1980s for Jeremy Carnahan, with a Tandy 1000 SX that his parents bought for their Shell service station. While spending plenty of time drawing pictures in the paint program, found within DeskMate, he also […]
FBI vs Apple
Legal battle could have had unpredictable cybersecurity consequences. By now, most people are familiar with the recent Apple vs. FBI dispute about the right to gain access to information on the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter who was involved in a terrorist event that rocked our nation. The case drew worldwide attention because the […]
Ahead in the Cloud
SaaS, PaaS, IaaS. Cloud computing is a term thrown around a lot these days, but what is it and how can businesses benefit? The cloud is a distributed network of data centers and IT resources that are accessible on-demand over the Internet on a pay-as-you-go basis. While the concept of “the cloud” is abstract, ultimately […]
Fiber Optic Connections
Communities upgrading their fiber optic connections and communication technologies to aid in economic development. by Laurie Wink In today’s world of high-speed communications, a fiber optic infrastructure is an essential tool for economic development in communities throughout our region. Cities that already have fiber optic systems, such as South Bend, are expanding their networks. Others, including […]
Something Old, Something New
Address cardiovascular disease with both new technology and well-known advice. by Cassie Richardson Imagine if preventing a heart attack was as easy as swallowing a pill. The idea may sound like an imaginary convenience taken straight from the Space Age world of cartoon character George Jetson. But at Google X, Google’s semi-secret research facility in […]
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