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Astemo expands Muncie manufacturing with $11M investment
Astemo Indiana plans to invest more than $11 million in its Muncie manufacturing operation, increasing production capabilities and supporting future growth. The project includes additional injection molding capacity and a new assembly line for intake manifolds used in internal combustion engine and hybrid electric vehicle applications, according to a community announcement. The Muncie City Council recently approved a five-year tax abatement to support the investment. “We appreciate the support of the Economic Development Alliance and the Muncie community. This partnership reinforces Astemo’s commitment to investing in Muncie, supporting our employees and driving long-term growth," said Alejandro Navarro Lopez, vice president of operations at Astemo Americas. Astemo's Muncie operation employs about 188 people Astemo's Muncie facility was established in 1999 and employs about 188 associates. About 70% of the facility's employees live in Muncie, according to the announcement. The Economic Development Alliance of Muncie-Delaware County worked with Astemo's local leadership in recent months to identify the company's growth goals and coordinate with local and state partners. "Astemo's decision to expand its Muncie operation speaks to the strength of this facility, its workforce and our community," said Traci Lutton, vice president of economic development for the Economic Development Alliance of Muncie-Delaware County.
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Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce Presents Awards at Their 132nd Annual Event
MUNCIE, IN— The Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce held their 132nd Annual Dinner & Awards on Wednesday, November 4. Six awards were presented, and a new chair of the board of directors was installed. The Spirit of Small Business Award is presented to an individual(s) who own and/or operate...
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America’s Floor Source showroom opens in Carmel’s Indiana Design Center
America’s Floor Source CEO Michel Vermette believed the Indiana Design Center was the perfect spot for AFS The Studio. “The Indiana Design Center is where Carmel’s design community comes together, and we wanted to be part of that,” Vermette said. “The Studio gives designers, builders and homeowners a place to plan side by side, with our team supporting them from the first sample to the final installation.”