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Gov. Reynolds, Rep. Miller-Meeks visit Vermeer Corporation during Manufacturing Month

Tuesday, October 22

Some government officials and ag industry partners gathered at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa Tuesday morning to discuss the importance of ag equipment manufacturing and innovation. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says equipment manufacturers are critical to the state’s economy. “It contributes about $35 billion...

New Leader Manufacturing introduces new dry fertilizer spreader technology

Thursday, August 22

New technology introduced this week in the dry fertilizer market could be a gamechanger for farmers. Zac Rissi, business development specialist with New Leader Manufacturing, says the NL720 spreader brings a new level of efficiency. “We’ve increased the spread widths to 120 feet with...

Grassley on ag manufacturing layoffs amid economic downturn

Tuesday, July 16

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says it’s too soon to predict the impacts of an anticipated multi-year downturn in the ag economy. During a call with reporters Tuesday, Brownfield asked the Iowa Republican about a connection between lower commodity prices and recent layoffs in the...

Governor Kelly Announces Honeywell Investing $84M in Olathe Manufacturing Facility

Friday, February 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Feb. 2 that Honeywell will invest $84 million to expand its aerospace manufacturing facility in Olathe, creating 156 new jobs. The project is...

Chinese Company Plans to Build Manufacturing Facility in Northeast Kansas

Monday, August 7

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. (KCUR) — A Chinese company has unveiled plans to build a facility in northeast Kansas. The company says the new manufacturing plant will create more than 100 jobs. Cnano Technology says it will invest nearly $100 million in a new facility...

HutchCC to Offer Manufacturing, Construction Training Programs

Wednesday, May 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has scheduled two FAST Track (Future Apprenticeship Success Training) programs this summer geared towards high school students and young adults ages 16 and up.FAST Track programs will be offered in Construction and Manufacturing and will run from June...

New $80 Million Dollar Manufacturing Plant Announced for Maize

Wednesday, May 10

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) – State officials have announced that a new $80 million manufacturing plant will be built in south-central Kansas. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, the nation’s top manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings, will build the facility in Maize....