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German cosmetics firm to open first U.S. factory in Elgin
German manufacturer Faber-Castell Cosmetics announced plans Thursday to open its first U.S. plant in Elgin this fall, producing private label-cosmetic pencils for the North American market, and creating 50 jobs in the Chicago suburb.
Relayr Acquired By Munich Re To Advance Its IoT Strategy
Through its subsidiary Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), Munich Re has acquired 100 percent of relayr, a leading provider of industrial internet of things (IIoT) solutions, at a valuation of US$300 million. The companies will actively shape opportunities in the fast-growing...
Mercedes-Benz Brand Center Opens in Chicago
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is taking its brand on the road with an immersive retail experience now open in Chicago through September 30. Popularized at marquee events and auto shows, the full concept store recently enjoyed successful stops in Atlanta and Miami retail...
Wie der Handelsstreit USA-China deutsche Betriebe trifft
Dass der Handelsstreit zwischen den USA und China auch die in den beiden Ländern engagierten deutschen Unternehmen empfindlich belastet, belegt jetzt eine aktuelle Blitzumfrage des Deutschen Industrie- und Handelskammertages (DIHK).
Manuel Merkt, President and COO, Hermle Machine Co.
Manuel was once a young factory worker in Germany who navigated his way to where he is today—the president and COO of an international manufacturing company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
ICATT Apprenticeship Program Expands Network to St. Louis Metropolitan
Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT), the leading apprenticeship program in the Midwest for high-tech manufacturers and companies with complex technologies or logistics, expands its network to St. Louis Metropolitan.
HARIBO to begin construction of Wisconsin manufacturing facility in 2019
HARIBO, the German confectionary company and maker of the popular “GOLDBEAR” gummy candies, recently finalized plans to begin site work later this year and construction in 2019 on a manufacturing facility in southeastern Wisconsin.
