Manufacturing

Itron tabs new CEO from within

Tom Deitrich selected to succeed Philip Mezey

July 22, 2019

Itron Inc., the Liberty Lake-based provider of energy and water resource management products and services, has named Tom Deitrich as its new president and CEO, effective Aug. 6. Deitrich was selected by the company's board from within Itron's ranks

RadMax to introduce innovative motor technology

R&D company's devices draw international appeal

July 3, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Top executives at RadMax Technologies Inc., a Spokane-based research and development company, say the company is positioned to launch innovative new motor technology that has been attracting attention from companies and governments here

Canadian company eyes Addy smelter purchase

Company plans green magnesium smelting operations in the states

June 20, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Western Magnesium Corp., a British Columbia, Canada-based producer of magnesium metal, has announced it is exploring the purchase of a former smelter site in Stevens County.

Quest Integration expands with new showroom

Company plans to offer public 3D printer clinics

June 20, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Quest Integration Inc., the Post Falls-based seller and support provider of manufacturing-design software and hardware, has expanded with a new showroom and two new partnered product lines.

Tamarack Aerospace files for bankruptcy reorganization

Decision a direct result of grounding of jets by two aviation regulatory bodies

June 20, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Sandpoint, Idaho-based aerospace manufacturing company Tamarack Aerospace Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Solar Roadways hopes to light pathway to production

Sandpoint company inks manufacturing partner

June 20, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Sandpoint, Idaho-based Solar Roadways Inc. is one step closer to its vision of creating solar-powered road panels capable of providing clean energy.

Rhino Hide Inc.: A bulletproof concept

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June 20, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

North Idaho-based aerospace engineer Jason Giddings says he's invented a product that could help save lives in the event of a school shooting.

Gunfighters slated to move to North Idaho

Washington company said to prefer 'gun friendly' climate in Gem State

June 6, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Gunfighters LLC, a gun-holster manufacturer and distributor currently based near Leavenworth, Washington, is moving its operations to Rathdrum, says general manager Woody Dixon.

Tate Technology prepares for move to new facility

Company expects big growth, need for space

June 6, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane-based electronics manufacturer Tate Technology Inc. plans to relocate to larger quarters in Spokane Valley in August, following the completion of a $800,000 renovation project at its new facility.

Exotic Metals moves ahead with big expansion

Aerospace manufacturer plans to add roughly 300 employees to workforce

May 23, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Kent, Washington-based Exotic Metals Forming Co. is moving forward with the construction of its new manufacturing facility at its 56.6-acre property on west McFarlane Road in Airway Heights.