Manufacturing

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By Louis Llovio
September 10, 2024

St. Pete manufacturer to add 5,000 jobs — in India

Jabil is expanding its presence in India with a new $238 million facility in the country’s souther city of Tiruchirappalli.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
September 9, 2024

Tervis bankruptcy: Revenue fell from $90M in 2022 to $33M so far in 2024

Company officials vow this isn't the end of Tervis. "Bankruptcy," say officials in the filing, "is a means of ensuring its continued existence and operational success in the decades to come."

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
September 5, 2024

Tervis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The 78-year-old manufacturer believes the setback, stemming from multiple factors, will allow the business to come back stronger and better.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
August 29, 2024

Tampa dental manufacturer expanding, doubling employees in the city

Cadmus Dental Lab will move from its Ybor City office to NetPark later this year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
August 20, 2024

PGT co-founder appointed to Miter Brands board

The co-founder of a Venice windows and door company has been added to the board for Miter Brands, which acquired the business earlier this year.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
August 7, 2024

Nonprofit military contractor has lofty goals with $13M St. Pete facility

A new packaging facility in St. Petersburg will help companies with high-tech packaging needs, especially for microchips.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
August 6, 2024

Manufacturer spending $80 million to build Pasco facility

MiTek plans to build a 480,000-square-foot facility to manufacture steel connector plates on 111 acres it has bought in the county.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
August 6, 2024

Naples firm's buying spree continues with Pennsylvania manufacturer

Hoffmann Family of Cos. has made at least seven acquisitions in 2024.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Laura Lyon
August 2, 2024

Art of building a $300M beverage-flavoring business requires nimble approach

French beverage-flavoring company Monin moved into the United States for the weather and proximity to a key supplier. It's now here going on 30 years — with $300 million in revenue.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
July 29, 2024

Sarasota manufacturer fires CEO for consensual employee relationship

The termination marks the second straight CEO at Helios Technologies to violate company ethics policies.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
July 10, 2024

New York manufacturer moving HQ to Pinellas County industrial site

SMP Nutra has leased more than 100,000 square feet in Largo, where it will move its headquarters and employ 100, including transferring executives and new hires.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
July 8, 2024

Sarasota manufacturer puts CEO on leave for alleged ethics violations

Hydraulic cartridge valve manufacturer Helios Technologies CFO Sean Bagan is now the interim CEO.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Beth Luberecki
June 25, 2024

Niche Fort Myers wrap packaging firm celebrates steady wins

The packaging executive at a family-run business with five decades of success says a key lesson along the way is simple yet can be scary at first: Over-communicate with customers, especially when things go south.