Manufacturing

Durable-goods orders snap back in April

Higher demand for autos, airplanes and military wares boosted orders for long-lasting goods in April, but bookings also rose in most other industries in a positive sign for U.S. manufacturers. 2 hours ago

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MANUFACTURING

Pierce Manufacturing in Manatee lays off 129 after qualifying for $2.5 million in incentives

Pierce Manufacturing has qualified for up to $2,471,000 from Enterprise Florida in incentives since 2007.
MANUFACTURING

Sarasota's Sun Hydraulics reports strong first quarter results

SARASOTA -- Sun Hydraulics Corp. (NASDAQ: SNHY) reported strong financial results for the first quarter.
MANUFACTURING

Manufacturing development bill that helps Tropicana OK'd by Fla. legislators

A bill sponsored by Bradenton's Sen. Bill Galvano and Rep. Jim Boyd is sent to Gov. Scott, and it will help companies like Tropicana Manufacturing Co. Inc. quickly expand its facilities.
MANUFACTURING

Koch's Georgia-Pacific to purchase Buckeye for $1.45B

Georgia-Pacific, the U.S. paper and pulp producer controlled by the Koch brothers, agreed to buy Buckeye Technologies for about $1.45 billion to add cellulose products output.
MANUFACTURING

Lakewood Ranch-based Evolucia continues expansion in LED industry

Evolucia Inc., the LED lighting company that expanded last month into Europe, has filed a letter of intent to acquire all the assets of Affineon Digital Lighting, a private LED fixture and control system company located in Coral Springs, Fl.
MANUFACTURING

Company says Port Manatee was key to decision to build here

The company picked its new manufacturing site in Manatee County because it had a well-run port, an official said Thursday.
MANUFACTURING

Tax relief bill seeks to help Florida's manufacturing sector

A state bill seeks to exempt Florida manufacturers from paying the 6 percent sales tax on equipment purchases. The concept reflects one of Republican Gov. Rick Scott's top legislative priorities this year.
LOCAL BUSINESS

Mobile home park residents in a dust-up with recycling plant neighbor

Strategic Materials is in a battle with nearby neighbors over the amount of dust coming from the recycling plant.
MANUFACTURING

Local company expands operations into Europe

Sarasota-based Evolucia Inc. and Warsaw, Poland-based SETE Sp. z o.o. have finalized a joint venture to manufacture, market and sell Evolucia¿s proprietary energy-efficient LED lighting products throughout Europe under the Evolucia brand.
MANUFACTURING

Hann Powerboats diversifies with export market

The U.S. Commerce Department awards Jann Powerboats its Exports Achievement Award.