Manufacturing

Bay Shore's big goals

Rathdrum-based drill maker sets sights on $50 million revenue goal for 2025

May 23, 2019

Executives with Rathdrum-based foundation drilling equipment manufacturer Bay Shore Systems Inc. say the company is planning for more growth, as it works to expand its sales networks both nationally and internationally.

ATC Manufacturing prepares for growth in Post Falls

Founder forecasts 100% revenue boost in coming two years

May 9, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Since ATC Manufacturing moved to its facility at 1224 N. Lean, in Post Falls, roughly three years ago, the employee count has nearly doubled, says owner and founder Dan Jorgenson.

Slight profitability projected for Pacific Northwest growers

Apple crops, wheat likely to produce small returns

April 25, 2019

Alla Drokina

Many in Pacific Northwest food and agricultural industries are facing a slightly profitable year, reports the Spokane-based Northwest Farm Credit Services.

Community colleges work to meet demand for skilled trades in Spokane

Colleges seek employer input on programs, costs

April 25, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Faculty at Community Colleges of Spokane say that in recent years, they've been working harder to establish relationships with employers that will enable them to train students for high-wage jobs in skilled trades.

Warrior Liquor: Distilling warrior spirits

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April 25, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane couple Rich and Mary Clemson say working with grain has always been their forte, starting with their pasta-making company Pasta USA and leading to their newest venture, Liquid Brands Distillery, which does business as Warrior Liquor.

Telect merges with sister company

Company will operate as Amphenol Network Solutions moving forward

April 11, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Telecommunications equipment manufacturer Amphenol Telect Inc., based in Liberty Lake, has merged with Livermore, Calif.-based All Systems Broadband to form Amphenol Network Solutions. The new company will be headquartered at 22425 E. Appleway in Liberty

Wagstaff expands in Spokane Valley

Maker of aluminum castings equipment increases its reach

April 11, 2019

Alla Drokina

Spokane Valley-based aluminum castings equipment manufacturer Wagstaff Inc. is adding a 55,900-square-foot building at its flagship facility at 3910 N. Flora Road, as the company anticipates market growth both domestically and abroad. The new building

Exotic Metals explores West Plains expansion

Two manufacturing facilities proposed on McFarlane Road

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Kent, Wash.-based Exotic Metals Forming Co. is considering constructing two more manufacturing facilities on its 56.6-acre property on west McFarlane Road, in Airway Heights.

Hotstart acquires UK engine heating manufacturer

Manufacturer to move production from overseas to its operations in Valley

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane Valley-based maker of engine heating equipment Hotstart Inc. has acquired IPU Group's engine heating business based in the United Kingdom.

Itron expands work with Brazilian utility

Meantime, earnings rise during Q4, fall for full year

March 14, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Liberty Lake-based Itron Inc. says RGE, a Brazil-based subsidiary of CPFL Energia, will expand its Itron GenX network to the utility's commercial and industrial customers.