TriMas slides to loss despite higher sales
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—TriMas Corp. (Nasdaq: TRS) posted a loss of $15.7 million or 36 cents a share in the second quarter ended June 30, compared to net income of $18.7 million …
Consulting firm Kearney joins LIFT, to build model factory in Detroit
DETROIT—Officials at LIFT, the Detroit-based, Department of Defense-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, announced that global management consulting firm Kearney has joined the institute as a platinum member and is supporting …
LIFT gets $1M to retrain civilian manufacturing workers
DETROIT—LIFT, the Detroit-based, Department of Defense-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, announced it has received $1 million to expand its Operation Next program to reskill and upskill civilian workers impacted by …
State support OKd for business expansions, community revitalization
LANSING–The Michigan Strategic Fund board has approved new economic assistance for small businesses, community revitalization projects and a business expansion that signals a strong beginning for economic recovery in Michigan, …
Canton Twp. coolant firm to expand in Europe
CANTON TWP.—Fusion Coolant Systems announced a new partnership with Air Liquide S.A., the Paris-based industrial gas firm, targeting the nations of France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal for expansion of Fusion’s …
UVAngel air filters installed in VA nursing home
GRAND HAVEN—UV Angel, the manufacturer of pathogen control technology, has installed UV Angel Air filtration units in the nursing home wing of the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, Pa. …
Romulus trailer manufacturer boosts solar energy, minimum wage
ROMULUS—Benlee, the Romulus-based trailer manufacturing company, announced renewed commitment to its environmental, social, and governance principles. Included are a $500,000 investment in two large rooftop solar arrays from Powerhome Solar, …
Masco sales decline not as bad as feared
LIVONIA—Masco Corp., the manufacturer of home improvement and building products, announced that its second quarter sales slump won’t be as bad as the company had feared. Masco officials said they …
Lear ramps up protective mask production
SOUTHFIELD—Officials at Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA), the Southfield-based manufacturer of transportation seating and electronics, announced that it has added new equipment at its factory in Pine Grove, Pa., to make …
TriMas Aerospace expands European operations
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—The diversified manufacturer TriMas Corp. (Nasdaq: TRS) announced that TriMas Aerospace has formed a strategic partnership with the Swiss transport and logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel to establish a European logistics …