Manufacturing

Clearwater Paper posts Q1 earnings dip

Spokane-based company reported 46% rise in net sales, however

April 29, 2025

Clearwater Paper Corp. has reported a first-quarter net loss of $6.3 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, a decline from the year-earlier quarter when the Spokane-based paperboard manufacturer posted net income of $17.2 million, or $1.03 per share.

Spiceology expands into downtown

Spokane-based spice maker also launches new interactive online feature

April 24, 2025

Dylan Harris

Amid its continued and rapid growth, Spiceology Inc. has mixed in some major changes recently, including an expansion into two downtown Spokane spaces and the launch of a new interactive online feature.

Denver-area tech company acquires EasyStreet Systems

Deal brings wireless technology capabilities to Digicomm

April 24, 2025

Erica Bullock

Spokane Valley-based EasyStreet Systems Inc. has been acquired by Digicomm International, an Englewood, Colorado-based telecommunications distributor and manufacturer.

Taylor'd Containers gets fired up

Concern finds niche market designing training props

April 24, 2025

Karina Elias

Taylor'd Containers has grown in a niche market of desinging custom training props for fire departments across the country.

Founding CEO files suit against Selkirk Pharma

Haffey claims wrongful termination, violation of fiduciary obligations

April 10, 2025

Mike McLean

The founder and former CEO of Selkirk Pharma Inc. claims he was ousted from the company’s C-suite and board by former board members who were working to devalue the company to make it more attainable for their preferred buyer.

New pharmaceutical manufacturing program to launch

HollisterStier, community college partner on program to fill workforce pipeline

April 2, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, HollisterStier Allergy, and Spokane Community College are partnering to develop specialized training program to prepare students for careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Catching up with: Pearson Packaging Systems

Automated system maker expects growth rebound

March 27, 2025

Mike McLean

Pearson Packaging Systems anticipates a sales surge this year following three years of steady, but below-forecast sales.

Manufacturing companies expand operations, add jobs

Jubilant HollisterStier is expected to finish final phase this year

March 27, 2025

Karina Elias

Manufacturing companies Jubilant HollisterStier LLC and Collins Aerospace have expansion projects underway in Spokane County with a total construction value approaching a half-billion dollars.

Hydraulics company to open manufacturing plant in Cheney

HYDAC Technology's new West Plains facility to replace Vancouver operations

March 13, 2025

Erica Bullock

HYDAC Technology Corp. is gearing up for the opening of a new $3 million manufacturing facility on the West Plains that will replace a smaller site in western Washington.