Manufacturing

Spokane Valley fabricator adds space, client work

Precision Cutting expands production area in Valley, to invest in new equipment

October 24, 2013

Spokane Valley-based Precision Cutting Technologies Inc., a fabrication shop that is experiencing growth in making parts for several manufacturing companies here, is expanding its production area by almost double with a $500,000 building Clint and

Plane maker delivers its 100th unit

Sandpoint-based Quest marks milestone during seventh production year

September 26, 2013

Mike McLean

Sandpoint light airplane manufacturer Quest Aircraft Co. says it has manufactured and delivered its 100th Kodiak aircraft.The company presented the aircraft to Sunstate Aviation, of Phoenix, earlier this month, says Julie Stone, a spokeswoman is

Sonderen Packaging prepares for ownership transition

Family's third generation expected to take over in late 2014, president says

September 26, 2013

Linn Parish

Well into its 50th year in business, Spokane carton maker Sonderen Packaging Inc. is preparing to transfer control of the company to the Sonderen family's third generation of ownership, says company President Mark Sonderen.The transfer is he as

Associated Painters set to expand at Spokane Airport

Aircraft finisher aims to add 30 jobs at second facility here next spring

September 26, 2013

Mike McLean

Spokane-based Associated Painters Inc. has revived plans to build a second aircraft-painting hangar at Spokane International Airport and expects to grow its total workforce here to 100 employees next spring, says Reed Friese, the company's general

Mines Management trims expenses, posts smaller loss

CEO says company here seeking end to 'nuisance' claims at Montana site

September 12, 2013

Treva Lind

Spokane-based Mines Management Inc., which is involved in the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious- and base-mineral properties, has reported a net loss of $1.8 million for the second quarter, which compared with a net loss of $2.4

Revett Minerals posts loss, cites halted activity

Troy Mine operations stop for months after rockfall; efforts aim to regain access

September 12, 2013

Treva Lind

Spokane Valley-based mining company Revett Minerals Inc. says suspended underground mining at its Troy Mine in Montana since December led to its second-quarter net loss of $4.1 million, compared with a loss of $2.2 million for the year-earlier says

True Seals plans move to former Nott-Atwater space in Valley

Gasket maker to occupy former Nott-Atwater building by year's end

September 12, 2013

Katie Ross

Custom gasket manufacturer True Seals LLC, the company co-founded by a former Nott-Atwater Co. executive after that company was sold and moved, has agreed to lease the former Nott-Atwater building, at 1309 N. Bradley, in Spokane Valley.Cody of