Manufacturing

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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.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
January 22, 2025

Battery manufacturer gets charged up for expansion project

Tampa-based Lithium Battery Co. seeks to grow its workforce tenfold in three years.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
January 14, 2025

Cannabis machinery manufacturer establishes regional HQ in Tampa

Washington-based STM Canna is leasing space in the Bank of America Plaza.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
January 7, 2025

$835M Sarasota manufacturer names CEO, its third leader in 5 years

Sean Bagan was named interim CEO halfway through last year.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
December 19, 2024

NJ manufacturer expands in Tampa, plans to add 20 positions

Automation machinery manufacturer Norwalt is moving into a new year with a new address and room to grow.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
December 16, 2024

CEO of firm that bought PGT for $3.1B opens up about deal, future

Matt DeSoto says he learned you could never communicate enough when it comes to acquisition integration.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
December 10, 2024

$200M firm co-founder reflects on first 30 years: 'Don’t be afraid to screw up'

The leadership culture at S-One, one of Sarasota's largest homegrown companies, revolves around three A's: accountability, autonomy and achievement.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
December 3, 2024

Boeing layoffs hit Florida, includes Tampa, St. Petersburg

The manufacturer is cutting jobs across the state as part of an effort to reduce its workforce by 10%.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
November 26, 2024

Sarasota manufacturer acquires UK elevator company

Mobility company Harmar has acquired Pollock Lifts of Northern Ireland.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
November 19, 2024

Tampa window manufacturer cutting 225 jobs

NewSouth Window Solutions is laying off employees as product is discontinued.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
November 17, 2024

40-year-old Tampa steel company sells for $79.5 million

A Canadian company is buying Tampa Bay Steel allowing it to expand into the Florida market.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
November 13, 2024

Clearwater marine supplier expands into Texas with purchase

Decks & Docks continues to grow after being bought last year by company executives and a private equity firm.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
November 8, 2024

Manufacturer, with demand from seniors surging, expands team and space

Sarasota senior medical equipment company Harmar has added 100,000 square feet at facilities in Florida and Missouri since the beginning of the year. More growth is on the way, says its CEO.