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Van Meter Inc. authorized as Rockwell Automation distributor in Minnesota, Wisconsin

Cedar Rapids-based Van Meter Inc. has announced it is the newly authorized Rockwell Automation distributor in the greater Duluth-Twin Ports, which extends into northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Van Meter distributes electrical, automation and mechanical …

By Business Record Staff | Nov 15, 2024

Ralston to receive Manufacturing Champion Award

Iowa Association of Business and Industry President Mike Ralston will receive the Manufacturing Champion Award at the 2024 Legends in Manufacturing Awards, which will be held during the Iowa Manufacturing Conference on Oct. 2. The …

By Business Record Staff | Sep 27, 2024

Manufacturing Forecast: Key takeaways offered by industry insiders and analysts on the future of Iowa’s largest industry

As part of our annual look into Iowa’s manufacturing sector, Business Record Associate Editor Mike Mendenhall and Group Publisher Chris Conetzkey recently moderated a panel discussion with two Iowa-based manufacturers, an economics professor and patent …

By Business Record Staff | Sep 27, 2024

BilT Guitars makes music, one custom guitar at a time

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By Kathy A. Bolten | Sep 27, 2024

A multiplying effect on manufacturing

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By Sarah Diehn | Sep 27, 2024

After 19 years, Ralston says farewell to ABI

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By Michael Crumb | Sep 27, 2024

Eastern Polk County cities holding manufacturing panel Oct. 9

The cities of Pleasant Hill, Bondurant and Altoona are hosting the inaugural East Polk County Manufacturing and Industrial panel discussion on Oct. 9. The free event will feature a discussion with leaders from DeeZee, Marzetti …

By Business Record Staff | Sep 25, 2024

Industry insiders, analysts offer key takeaways during Manufacturing Forecast

As part of our annual look into Iowa’s manufacturing sector, Business Record Associate Editor Mike Mendenhall and Group Publisher Chris Conetzkey recently moderated a panel discussion with two Iowa-based manufacturers, an economics professor and patent …

By Business Record Staff | Sep 24, 2024

Envision Iowa: Key takeaways from second 2024 think tank ‘Business Opportunities: Which industries are poised for growth?’

As part of Business Publications Corp.’s Envision Iowa think tank series, we spoke Aug. 22 with three experts who work with Iowa manufacturers, entrepreneurs and business owners about business opportunities and innovation in the state.…

By Mike Mendenhall | Sep 20, 2024