A vehicle built in Indiana has won a prestigious industry award. The 2010 Subaru Outback, manufactured at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA) in Lafayette, has been named Motor Trend's 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year. SIA leaders believe the award is creating even more momentum at the auto plant—which has weathered the economic storm better than most—while also advancing its environmental

U.S. soldiers on the frontlines in Afghanistan have just begun driving vehicles that offer more protection than ever before, and a key component is being made in Vincennes. Manufacturing lines at SCHOTT North America Vincennes have just reached full production, churning out thousands of state-of-the-art, protective windows for military patrol all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to be used in Afghanistan.

Texas-based Horizon Wind Energy LLC will formally dedicate its Meadow Lake Wind Farm in White County today. Project Manager Peter Park says the operation came online a couple of weeks ago and includes 121 turbine generators that are erected in farm fields and connected to a new electrical substation. Horizon also has projects planned in Randolph and Howard counties. Horizon Wind Energy LLC, a

A spokesman for the North American arm of Norwegian electric car manufacturer Think Global tells Inside INdiana Business reports that the Hoosier state will be home to the company's U.S. manufacturing operations are premature. Brendan Prebo says Indiana, Michigan and Oregon are still in the running to land the plant. A news release from the company earlier this year indicated the U.S. facility

A delegation of business and community leaders from Indianapolis is in Europe this week with a goal of increasing economic development opportunities. The mission will include stops in the United Kingdom, where officials plan to work to create partnerships with motorsport companies, including Manard Competition Technologies, Aston Martin and Warwick Manufacturing. Members of the delegation include

The president of the National Association of Manufacturers believes Indiana can remain a national leader in the manufacturing sector. In an interview to air this weekend on Inside INdiana Business Television, John Engler says Governor Mitch Daniels has been clear on the significance of manufacturing to the state's economy. Engler points to the auto sector as a positive with plants in Lafayette,

A new life sciences company is locating its headquarters in Indianapolis. Aarden Pharmaceuticals is working on a tuberculosis drug that was developed at the Indiana University School of Medicine. The drug is currently in pre-clinical development, with independent studies being performed at two major universities. Aarden officials say the company will also focus on breast cancer, diabetes, obesity

Kemper Foods International LLC is expanding its production center in New Albany and creating more than 350 jobs by 2012. The frozen foods manufacturer will invest more than $6.8 million toward equipment and building improvements at its facility in southeast Indiana's Park East Industrial Park. Kemper Foods was founded in 2008 by New Albany entrepreneur Michael Kemper, who partnered with veteran

FLORENCE, Ind. (Nov. 5, 2009) - Process Systems and Services, an industrial plastics and process equipment fabrication, installation and service company, today announced plans to locate a new fabrication and service center here, creating up to 20 jobs over the next three years. The central Ohio-based company, which specializes in thermoplastic tanks, piping, exhaust, filtration and other

NEWPORT, Ind. (Nov. 5, 2009) - Governor Mitch Daniels joined executives of Telic Corporation to announce today that the company will establish its newest Indiana operations here creating up to 500 new jobs by 2010.The company, which develops and manufactures equipment for the United States Military and provides security, technical and administrative services worldwide, will invest more than $1.2

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 4, 2009) - Governor Mitch Daniels honored 97 Indiana companies for longevity and community service today by awarding them the Governor's Century or Half Century Business Awards during an Indiana Statehouse ceremony.A total of 28 Indiana companies received Century Awards for being in business a minimum of 100 consecutive years. Sixty nine Hoosier companies received Half Century

CLINTON, Ind. (Nov. 4, 2009) - White Construction, Inc., a Vermillion County-based contractor for renewable energy projects throughout North America, announced today that it will expand its operations here, creating up to 70 new jobs by 2012.The company, which constructs wind farms, solar farms, biomass and geothermal power plants, among other heavy industrial and heavy highway construction

An automotive supplier in Elkhart plans to add 50 jobs by 2012. Kem Krest says it is investing $3.3 million to expand its headquarters. The 30-year-old company currently employs more than 50 and plans to add warehouse, operations and administrative workers. ELKKHART, Ind. (Nov. 2, 2009) - Kem Krest, an automotive supply distributor, announced today that it will expand its operations here,