HUNTINGTON, Ind. (Dec. 16, 2009) - Transwheel Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of replacement wheels for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it will expand its operations here, creating up to 65 new jobs by 2011.The company, which is the largest domestic source for replacement wheels and wheel covers to body shops, tire stores and wheel distributors, will invest more than

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 15, 2009) - Governor Mitch Daniels joined executives from information technology consulting firm, BC Forward, formerly Bucher + Christian, today to announce the company's plans to expand its headquarters here, creating 200 jobs by 2012.BC Forward, which provides consulting, outsourcing and staff augmentation services in systems administration, project management, software

Lilly Endowment Inc. is providing $60 million to the Indiana University School of Medicine to create a new program to bring scientific discoveries to the marketplace. Executive Associate Dean for Research David Wilkes says the Indiana Physician Scientist Initiative will work to recruit 20 top physician scientists and train the next generation of physician-researchers. He says the program also

The Flagship Enterprise Center in Anderson plans to build a new $4 million light manufacturing and prototyping facility that will house up to eight new businesses. Our partners at the Herald Bulletin report city and Flagship officials have been talking to three or four companies interested in the space. The new building could house up to 300-400 workers and will target companies that are beyond

PRINCETON, Ind. (Dec. 9, 2009) - Windsor Machine Group, a manufacturer of automotive components, announced today that it will locate its newest manufacturing facility here, creating up to 130 new jobs by 2010.The company, which manufactures automotive headrests, exhaust suspension systems and structural brackets, among other components, will invest more than $4 million to lease and equip an

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. (Dec. 8, 2009) - Capitol Hardware, a supplier of merchandising fixtures, announced today that it will site a new distribution operation here, creating 11 new jobs by 2012.The company, which manufactures and distributes brackets, racks, wall systems and other hardware for retail stores, will invest $460,000 to relocate its Niles, Mich. distribution operations to Elkhart County."

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 8, 2009) - Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET) announced today that it will consolidate its business operations to its Indianapolis headquarters, creating up to 300 jobs here next year.The company plans to expand its headquarters facility on the city's north side to support the transfer of Frontier Airlines' Operation Control Center and consolidated back office

Indianapolis-based EnerDel Inc. says it will supply advanced battery systems for a groundbreaking smart grid integration program, involving more than a dozen of its partners throughout the world. The lithium-ion battery maker says this will be the first time electric vehicles, stationary grid storage, solar power and rapid charging infrastructure are combined in a real-world environment. A set of

Rolls-Royce Corp. in Indianapolis has received a $22.6 million contract to develop engines for the military. The company will provide maintenance services to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force for the MV-22 and CV-22 AE1107C engines. The work is scheduled to be completed in December 2010. The work will be performed in Indianapolis.The Naval Air Systems Command in Maryland.

Indiana Secretary of Commerce Mitch Roob will join officials from Brevini Wind USA Inc. at a topping off ceremony today for the wind turbine gearbox maker's manufacturing operation in Delaware County. The county is also building a new spur to make rail service available to Brevini and other clients in the Park One Business Park. Brevini Wind USA Director of Project Development Greg Winkler says