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Business optimism erupts with double-digit growth in the United States
April 18, 2017
Grant Thornton global business survey reveals U.S. business optimism jumped from 54% to 80%; global business optimism up from 38% to 49%.
January starts 2017 manufacturing levels off on the right foot, reports ISM
February 1, 2017
The January PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure growth, was up 1.5 percent over December by 1.5 percent at 56.0 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth) and its highest reading since November 2014’s 57.6.
Other Voices: 8 steps to help transition to the new lease accounting rules
October 7, 2016
Looming deadlines require the wider organization to understand challenges and risks of the new standard, and how functions within the organization must adapt.
ISM reports manufacturing back on track in September
October 3, 2016
Following the first decline in months, manufacturing activity in September bounced back.
O’Leary: boost customer service, unshackle sales to succeed
April 6, 2016
In a Wednesday afternoon keynote, Kevin O’Leary, an entrepreneur and investor known for the TV shows, “Dragons' Den” and “Shark Tank,” shared insights on business success including the importance of high customer service and putting no limits on how much successful sales people can make for growing a company.
Air Liquide announces agreement to acquire Airgas
November 18, 2015
$13.4 billion transaction to create one of the largest industrial gas companies in the world.
Bill Bastian Sr. celebrates 60 years with Bastian Solutions
June 9, 2015
Mayor applauds the growth of an indiana Bastian facility from 22 to 180 employees.
Swisslog acquires warehouse automation provider FORTE Industries in the United States
April 20, 2015
FORTE plans, designs and implements material handling automation systems with warehouse execution software (WES) as the core of each solution.
Grant Thornton: U.S. businesses show little progress in advancing women during past decade
March 30, 2015
Research indicates percentage of women in senior positions in U.S. virtually unchanged since 2004, less than global average.
Basco acquires Phoenix-based Sun West Container
February 19, 2015
With a combined 90 years of experience in the Southwest, packaging and container leaders unite to enhance geographic reach.
Zebra Technologies completes acquisition of Motorola Solutions’ enterprise business
October 28, 2014
$3.45 billion-dollar deal includes 4,500 employees across the world.
National Manufacturing Day celebrates industry
October 2, 2014
Third annual event includes an appearance from President Obama, 1,500 events nationwide and its own movie.
Kane Is Able acquires Southeast and Northeast hubs of Nexus Distribution
September 30, 2014
Company's total managed square footage to increase 10% to 7.5 million square feet.
Toyota Industries Corporation to acquire the forklift business of Tailift
September 29, 2014
Serving primarily China and Taiwan, Tailift produces 28,000 forklifts annually.