Manufacturing

By Beth Luberecki
April 25, 2025

$20M Fort Myers water bottle company overcomes debt, inventory issues

Now that a painful lesson in taking on too much debt — some $4 million — is behind it, water bottle manufacturer Coldest is primed for a growth surge.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
April 23, 2025

Naples investor puts $1.05 million into 3D-printed seawall manufacturer

Tamiami Angel Funds has increased its investment in Kind Designs, a Miami environmental technology company.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Laura Lyon
April 21, 2025

$28.9B St. Petersburg Fortune 500 company adds to its board

Jabil's new board member has an extensive background in leadership and is founder of a nonprofit catering to women in technology.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Laura Lyon
March 21, 2025

Tampa-based Coca-Cola bottler president to retire

Leadership changes are taking place at different points this year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
March 19, 2025

Clearwater firm grows facility, customer base while remaining largely unnoticed

Pinellas County manufacturer Florida Seating, with a client roster that includes some of the most well-known restaurant brands in the country, has added 18,000 square feet to its compound.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
March 17, 2025

Sarasota manufacturer names new board chair

Helios Technologies has appointed a five-year member to lead the board of directors.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
February 20, 2025

Manatee entrepreneur uses social media to build crafty business following

Papercrafting company Pink and Main fills a niche that big-box retailers cannot, according to owner Michelle Currie.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
February 11, 2025

Tervis Tumbler exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The drinkware company is leaner and planning to bring more products to the market.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
February 10, 2025

Clearwater manufacturer completes $2.2 million expansion

Florida Seating, the restaurant furniture manufacturer and supplier now has nearly 200,000 square feet of space in Pinellas County.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Laura Lyon
February 4, 2025

St. Pete manufacturing giant acquires Maryland pharma company

With a plan to expand its pharmaceutical solutions arm, St. Pete-based engineering and manufacturing giant Jabil recently secured a deal to acquire Pharmaceutics International Inc.