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Pella Corp. recognized as a 2022 Most Innovative Design Company

Pella Corp. announced it ranked No. 8 in Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Design Companies of 2022 for its Easy Slide operator system. The hardware, which launched in 2021, eliminates the need for cranking to open …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 18, 2022
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Developer behind $450 million Iowa beef processing plant asks state to kick in one-third

Des Moines Register: A company that plans to build a $450 million beef processing plant in western Iowa is asking Gov. Kim Reynolds to sink millions of federal pandemic recovery dollars into the project. Chad Tentinger, …
By BPC Staff | Mar 9, 2022
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Two experienced communications pros join Sukup Manufacturing

Sukup Manufacturing Co. announced it has hired two marketing and communications professionals. Jaime Copley (right) has been hired as advertising manager, and will also serve as media liaison for the company. She brings more than two decades of …
By BPC Staff | Mar 8, 2022
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Council turns down plan for fertilizer plant near airport

Axios Des Moines: Zoning to allow construction of a fertilizer plant next to Des Moines’ airport was denied by the City Council in a 6-1 vote Monday night.  …
By BPC Staff | Mar 8, 2022
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Sioux City pork plant ordered to pay over $331,000 in back wages to employees

KTIV-TV: A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has found a Sioux City pork processing facility failed to pay 413 employees for work completed before and after their shifts such …
By BPC Staff | Mar 8, 2022
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Fertilizer plant proposed next to Des Moines airport

Axios Des Moines: A fertilizer manufacturing and storage facility would be constructed on Des Moines’ south side — across the road from an airport clear zone — under a proposal that goes before the City Council …
By BPC Staff | Mar 7, 2022
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Iowa, U.S. farm groups file federal right-to-repair complaint against Deere

Des Moines Register: A group representing 200,000 U.S. farmers filed a complaint with the federal government today, saying Deere & Co. is using its market power to restrict growers’ ability to repair their own tractors and …
By BPC Staff | Mar 3, 2022
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State awards $20M in Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation grants to 46 companies

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced today that $20 million in Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation grants has been awarded to 46 companies in Iowa. The grants are geared toward Iowa manufacturers …
By BPC Staff | Mar 3, 2022
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Four days after shutdown, Bridgestone continues to cancel shifts at DM factory

Des Moines Register: Bridgestone Corp. managers continue to cancel shifts at the Des Moines Bridgestone-Firestone agriculture tire factory after an attack by computer hackers. The company, which first halted production at the Northwest Second Avenue factory …
By BPC Staff | Mar 3, 2022
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Bro promoted to president of Kemin Food Technologies – EMEA

Kemin Industries, the Des Moines-based global ingredient manufacturer, recently named Marsha Bro president of Kemin Food Technologies – EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Having held various executive positions within Kemin, Bro was most recently general manager …
By BPC Staff | Mar 3, 2022