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Manufacturing

  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 16, 2026
Report: Florida tops nation in skilled worker demand

Florida ranks first in demand, nearly last for supply when it comes to workers in the skilled trades, according to a new report.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 13, 2026
$36B St. Petersburg tech giant looks to form South Asia joint venture

Jabil Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Adani Enterprises Limited to manufacture AI and data center hardware in India.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 3, 2026
Sarasota tape manufacturer acquires Iowa shrink film maker

Intertape Polymer Group has acquired Clysar.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 21, 2026
NY manufacturer sells Tampa building, signs new lease to stay

Century Fasteners has signed a long-term lease on the building off of Hillsborough Avenue it sold for $4.8M.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • September 15, 2026
Tampa sign company expands, buys North Carolina manufacturer

The deal for Rite Lite Signs adds a second production facility and expands the Tampa company’s reach across the Southeast.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • September 14, 2026
Tampa defense manufacturer plans $58M HQ expansion, 50 jobs

Tampa Brass & Aluminum is adding 50 new jobs paying an average of $83,200 after choosing Tampa over a competing site in Texas.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 10, 2026
Manatee County label manufacturing company acquired

An Ohio manufacturer has purchased a Manatee company that makes tape and labels.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 14, 2026
French food and beverage firm to invest $100M in Pasco facility

Monin, a more than 100-year-old family-owned French company, plans to build a facility on 70 acres and add more than 100 jobs in Zephyrhills.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 15, 2026
St. Pete tech giant, Indian conglomerate form data center platform alliance

Jabil plans an alliance to create a platform for AI-ready data centers across India.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 1, 2026
Clearwater's Decks & Docks buys San Diego building materials dealer

The local company is expanding into California with the purchase of J&W Lumber.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 28, 2026
Electronics manufacturer doubles footprint in Manatee County

Niche Electronics expanded into a 20,000-square-foot facility.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 26, 2026
Manatee water filter company expands global reach

Epic Water Filters is growing its distribution network in Canada and the United Kingdom.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 7, 2026
Canadian apparel maker opening US headquarters in Lakewood Ranch

Printeez, based in Quebec, has leased space in Gates Creek Corporate Center with hopes to open this summer.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 4, 2026
Sarasota family office acquires Texas manufacturer

Nickolas Asset Management purchased Ranch Road Cargo.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 27, 2026
Fort Myers plant closure to result in 135 layoffs

A Michigan fruit processing company is shutting down a Fort Myers facility.

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