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Warsaw powder coating plant to share in $60M investment by AkzoNobel
WARSAW, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) - European paint and powder coating company AkzoNobel is investing $60 million in its North American manufacturing operations, and the company’s facility in Warsaw is seeing improvements as a result. ORIGINAL REPORT: Warsaw powder coating plant to share in $60M investment by AkzoNobel. The...
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Forest River, DealerRock to ‘Make Life Easier’ for Dealers
ELKHART, Ind. — Forest River Inc. and DealerRock announced a new system integration that takes manual inventory management between dealers and Forest River to the next level. RV dealers running DealerRock can now authorize Forest River to automatically access their inventory and sold units, reducing administrative work so dealerships can spend more time serving customers.
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Monroe County FFA students explore high tech potato farming
HOWE, IN — Monroe County high school students traveling to this week's National FFA Convention in Indianapolis stopped Tuesday, Oct. 20, at two agricultural businesses in Ohio and Indiana to see the industry in action. Whiteford Agricultural School FFA Advisor/Instructor Jake Gust accompanied 60 FFA students from Whiteford, Dundee, Blissfield, and Sand Creek. The group visited Rupp Seed in Wauseon, Ohio, and Lennard Agriculture in Howe, Indiana, to explore agricultural careers and opportunities. Gust said the goal was to expose students to agricultural careers. Gust noted many students were familiar with corn, soybeans, and wheat, while the visits offered a chance to learn about other aspects of the industry, including specialty crops. Rupp produces crop seeds. Lennard is Michigan's second-largest potato grower. Students toured the expansive Lennard facilities just off the I-80/90 Toll Road south of Sturgis. “This was a great opportunity for our students to learn about the potato industry. There were many exciting experiences today,” Gust said. Kyle Lennard and his wife Stefani, both Monroe County natives, are third-generation owners of a family business founded in 1947 by his grandfather on five acres in Monroe County. The company now owns about 9,000 acres of potatoes across eight locations
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This Tiny Indiana Bread Shop Grew Into One of the State’s Most Beloved Italian Bakeries
The cannoli here get filled by the hour, with fresh ricotta mixed right in the building. That’s not a slogan. That’s a schedule built around one perfect crunch. The story started when a young mom from Calabria couldn’t find the Italian flavors she missed. So she decided to bake them herself.
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UPDATE: Power restored to thousands in Michiana
UPDATE THREE: Power in Nappanee and Bremen has been restored. UPDATE TWO: Wa-Nee Community Schools posted the following on its Facebook page:. UPDATE: NIPSCO responded to ABC57's inquiry into the current outages with the following statement:. "Power outages can occur for many reasons, including weather, equipment issues, vehicle accidents and...
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New molded valve liner protects large-diameter butterfly valves
This company has expanded its large-diameter ductile iron butterfly valve offering with the introduction of a molded-in liner for its LD-2000 Series, now available in sizes 14 through 36 in. The enhanced design improves sealing integrity and consistency while reducing field installation challenges, enabling reliable full-pressure, end-of-line service in demanding applications. The LD-2000 Series is designed for commercial and industrial applications, helping these valves provide bi-directional and dead-end isolation with pressure ratings up to 200 psi. The addition of the molded-in liner helps reduce common field installation challenges while delivering dependable, long-term performance. Combined with durable construction, the updated design supports efficient installation and reliable operation. The LD-2000 Series features a ductile iron, epoxy-coated body designed for enhanced corrosion resistance, an extended neck that accommodates up to two inches of insulation and a one-piece, high-strength stem engineered for precise disc positioning and reliable performance. — NIBCO, Inc., Elkhart, Ind.
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Jimbo & Company to Launch Jimbo Elite Transport
MIDDLEBURY, Ind. — Jimbo & Company Transport, an Indiana-based RV and specialty-trailer carrier that has served the RV industry for 16 years, will launch Jimbo Elite Transport on January 1, 2027, according to a press release. The new division pairs the company’s most experienced owner-operators with stricter standards for equipment and professionalism. Manufacturers, dealers and direct-to-consumer buyers will get a higher level of care from the factory gate to final delivery.
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No Pay Increases for City Employees
(La Porte, IN) - City employees in La Porte will not receive a pay increase next year. Dwindling revenue from statewide property tax reform was cited by Mayor Tom Dermody as the reason before the city council Monday night voted unanimously in favor of next year’s salaries. City employees...
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Gulf Stream Coach Reports Strong Results at Hershey Show
NAPPANEE. Ind. – Gulf Stream Coach reported a strong performance at the 2026 Hershey RV Show, with retail transactions across its motorized and towable divisions at least doubling compared with the previous year, despite lower overall show attendance and challenging industry conditions, according to a press release. The results...
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The rise and fall of Concord Mall in Elkhart, IN, and what became of the octagonal dome over its center
On August 9, 1972, the reigning Miss Indiana opened Concord Mall with an acrobatic act, on open land between Elkhart and Goshen. An escalator carried shoppers up the two floors of Robertson's, a store with its own restaurant and beauty shop. Next door, the twin cinema showed second-run films for $1.50 a ticket until its screens went dark in 1997. The old drugstore space later became a food court.
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Mercado De La Western bringing people together
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Mercado de la Western started in June. The market is a way for people to shop locally, get out in their community, and meet others. As the weather gets cooler, festival organizer, Sonia Perez, wanted to wrap up the market with a fall festival which offers a pumpkin patch, petting zoo with animal feeding, pony rides, vendors, food, a DJ, and live dancing.
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Elkhart Courthouse property redevelopment proposal approved
Plans to redevelop the former county courthouse property in downtown Elkhart are moving forward. The Elkhart Redevelopment Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to accept a proposal from Barrett Realty Investments and Prince Property Group. The developers will now negotiate an agreement with the city. The proposed 37-million-dollar project includes 124 apartments,...
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AkzoNobel Plans Nashville Plant Closure Amid Restructuring
AkzoNobel will close its Nashville powder coatings manufacturing plant, leading to the loss of 75 jobs, the Dutch paint maker tells WKRN. In a statement provided to the local news outlet, the company says the plant will close by the end of 2026. Current production volumes will be absorbed by its powder coatings manufacturing facilities in Reading, Pennsylvania; Warsaw, Indiana; and Monterrey, Mexico.