Rinnai America announced its soon-to-be-completed North American facility located in Griffin, Georgia. Rinnai is investing in product development for tankless water heaters, boilers, wall furnaces and more on US soil. Alongside business development, Rinnai will also play a role in the local economy by fulfilling 150 positions by early 2022.
Milwaukee Tool will expand its footprint in the US with a new manufacturing facility in Clinton, Mississippi. Anticipated to open in November, this new facility is a $7 million corporate investment that will create 1,200 overall jobs in the region.
Manufacturers need their value chains to flow smoothly — not only in terms of operations but also in terms of brand messages. In an industry where commoditization is the norm, products and brands won’t stand out if they aren’t attached to a differentiated story.
Uponor released its statement laying out the details of the precautions the company is taking so far in order to safely continue to manufacture their essential products.
The company has adopted a COVID-19 task force, increased sanitation and cleanliness measures, eliminated nonessential business travel and are practicing social distancing in the workplace by offering work-from-home options and limiting outside visitors.
Taco’s Executive chairman and owner, John Hazen White Jr. announced the promotion of Cheryl Merchant to Chief Executive Officer. The company has been family-owned for three generations and is 100 years old.
Contingent upon regulatory permits and approvals, Navien’s current plans are to expand the existing facility starting in 2023, which will triple the footprint to nearly 900,000 square feet by 2026.
