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IL: Kenmode Expands Metal Stamping Capabilities with New Tech Center

IL: Kenmode Expands Metal Stamping Capabilities with New Tech Center

Co. opened a new 20,000 sq-ft Tech Center for R&D, prototyping, engineering, tool design and build, and program management for new products.

UT: Traeger Pellet Grills to Relocate HQ to Salt Lake City

UT: Traeger Pellet Grills to Relocate HQ to Salt Lake City

Grill manufacturer is relocating its global HQ from Portland, OR, will occupy 28,000 sq ft of the new 1215 Wilmington Building in Sugar House.

IN: Subaru to Invest $140M to Expand, Create 1,204 Jobs

IN: Subaru to Invest $140M to Expand, Create 1,204 Jobs

Auto maker to increase its production capacity by nearly 100,000 units annually. Expansion expected to spur growth of direct material suppliers.

KY: ADP to Invest $25M, Upgrade Operations, Add 35 Jobs

KY: ADP to Invest $25M, Upgrade Operations, Add 35 Jobs

Payroll services provider will renovate its 160,000 sq-ft facility in Jeffersontown in Jefferson County.

LA: Shandong Yuhuang Chemical Broke Ground on $1.85B, 400-Job Project

LA: Shandong Yuhuang Chemical Broke Ground on $1.85B, 400-Job Project

Methanol project to result in 2,365 new indirect jobs, 2,100 construction jobs, 400 new jobs in Southeast Region of LA and surrounding areas.

GA: Boeing to Invest $81.7M, Convert Plant for 747-8 Plane Mfg, Hire 200

GA: Boeing to Invest $81.7M, Convert Plant for 747-8 Plane Mfg, Hire 200

World’s largest aerospace co. to retrofit its defense-related facility in Macon-Bibb County for commercial mfg of 747-8 fuselage panel assemblies.

TN: Creative Occasions to Invest $4M, Expand in Davidson County, Add 76 Jobs

TN: Creative Occasions to Invest $4M, Expand in Davidson County, Add 76 Jobs

Capital equipment investment by division of Maplehurst Bakeries will allow the company to effectively double the output of cakes in this facility.

AL: Mercedes to Invest $1.3B in Alabama Plant for Next-gen SUVs, Hire 300

AL: Mercedes to Invest $1.3B in Alabama Plant for Next-gen SUVs, Hire 300

As part of the latest expansion project, Mercedes will add a body shop where its most technologically advanced SUVs will be assembled.

FL: Walmart to Open 2 New E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers, Hire 625+

FL: Walmart to Open 2 New E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers, Hire 625+

World’s largest retailer chose Davenport in Polk County as site to build its newest e-commerce fulfillment centers. Will ship online orders.

GA: BD&K Foods to Open New Facility in Columbus, Hire 35

GA: BD&K Foods to Open New Facility in Columbus, Hire 35

The 75,000 sq-ft building will allow Southern-style prepared veggies producer to roll-out new Fixin’s line of hot, packaged side dishes.