Manufacturing

Continuous Composites commercializes its 3D technology

Manufacturer inks joint development agreement with French conglomerate

May 20, 2021

A Coeur d'Alene-based 3D manufacturing company is preparing to commercialize its technology with a new international partnership. The company, Continuous Composites Inc., is 'laser focusedâ€ on the commercialization of its technology

MacKay starts to manufacture a workforce

MacKay to develop homegrown talent in light of nationwide labor challenges

May 20, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Coming off a record revenue year in 2020, Spokane Valley-based MacKay Manufacturing Inc. in March started its own in-house education program the company's leadership team hopes will ensure future growth for years to come.

Hecla Mining reaps benefits of surging silver market

In big boom, company fights for regulatory nod on two Montana properties

May 20, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Hecla Mining Co., the largest silver producer in the U.S., finds itself in a strong position and an ironic one at the same time. On one hand, the 130-year-old Coeur d'Alene-based company is benefitting from a strong precious-metals market that some

All That And A Lack of Chips

Global supply disruptions wreak havoc on local semiconductor availability

May 6, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Tate Technology Inc. President Scott Tate doesn't consider himself to be an alarmist by any stretch. But for a number of months, the head of the Spokane Valley-based contract manufacturing company has been issuing warnings to his customers

Canadian company acquires ClearRF

Wireless signal amplifier maker bought for $700K

April 22, 2021

Virginia Thomas

ClearRF LLC, a Spokane Valley company with ties to manufacturer Servatron Inc., has been acquired for $700,000, according to proprietary market data software subscription platform PitchBook. Montreal, Canada-based Siyata Mobile reached a definitive

Midwest private-equity firm acquires Cascadia Custom Molding

Thermoplastic molder anticipates job growth following transaction, retirement by operators

April 22, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Coeur d'Alene-based thermoplastic injection molder Cascadia Custom Molding has been acquired by a Cleveland, Ohio-based private equity firm and one of its portfolio companies. Charles O'Bosky, president of Cascadia Custom Molding, says the previous

Jubilant HollisterStier plans to double capacity

Spokane operations to add 400 employees over next three years

March 25, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is planning a massive investment in its Spokane-area operations that will double its current capacity.

Coeur d'Alene Window, McVay Brothers move HQs

Consolidation frees up manufacturing space

March 11, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based window manufacturer Coeur d'Alene Window Co. and sister company McVay Brothers Contractors Inc. have moved their corporate offices into a building at 2205 N. Woodruff, in Spokane Valley. Coeur d'Alene Window President Mark McVay says th

Beyond Boeing: INW aerospace manufacturers pursue space explorers

Efforts come as work for aircraft makers declines

February 25, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Ten days ago, little parts from Liberty Lake hurtled into Earth's orbit.

Snack maker Bumble Bar adds co-packing division

Company also plans to reformulate flagship line of gluten-free foods

February 11, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Valley-based snack maker BumbleBar has launched a business-to-business division with the establishment of Clean Copack. Clean Copack processes 'clean labelâ€--minimal ingredient, naturally flavored--snacks, such as energy bars, cookies