Manufacturing

Tamarack Aerospace files plans to reorganize

Manufacturer expects to repay creditors in full

October 24, 2019

Sandpoint, Idaho-based Tamarack Aerospace Group Inc. has filed a reorganization plan that, if approved, brings the company closer to emerging from Chapter 11 reorganization through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

Ohio-based HDT Global acquires Berg Manufacturing

138-year-old camp shelter maker will remain in Valley

October 24, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Berg Manufacturing Inc., which does business as Berg Cos., the Spokane Valley-based manufacturer of remote camp shelter products, has been acquired by HDT Global Inc.

Pyrotek builds facility to supply aluminum smelters in Middle East

New plant expected to be operational early next year

October 10, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Spokane-based manufacturer Pyrotek Inc. is building a manufacturing facility in the Middle East to help meet growing consumer demand for aluminum in that region.

Spiceology maintains aggressive growth clip

Spice, rub maker adds executives, preps for revenues to crest $6M

October 10, 2019

Kevin Blocker

It's an early Saturday, and the warehouse of the Spokane-based spices and rub company Spiceology Inc. is abuzz with employees filling and packaging spices in preparation for year-end orders. 'From now until the end of the year, it's all about

Continuous Composites agrees to partnership

Cd'A manufacturer, big French company strike multiyear deal

September 26, 2019

Kevin Blocker

A local developer and manufacturer of 3D printing robotic arms says it has partnered with a global company, allowing it to expand on its work.

McKinstry to relocate its fabrication facility

Medical school building planned at company's light industrial complex

September 26, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Seattle-based McKinstry Co. says it's looking to secure a new location for its fabrication shop that occupies the site where the company plans to build a new medical school building.

Mullen Technologies seeks more time for West Plains plant

Deadline extended into March for young maker of electric luxury cars

September 26, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Brea, California-based Mullen Technologies Inc. continues its drive toward establishing its high-end electric-car assembly and research facility on the West Plains.

2019 Rising Stars James Krejci

VP builds connections through podcast series

September 12, 2019

Sandra Hosking

It's not just about the numbers for banker James Krejci. It's about the relationships. 'You have to be able to manage the interaction with customers and the people side of it, but in order to do it very well, you have to understand the numbers side

Glucose Revival reloads after successful launch

Necklaces for diabetics sold out in a month after hitting market

September 12, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Selling out of your product barely a month in to launch signals you may be on to something. Kris Maynard, the founder of Spokane startup Glucose Revival, says the company is again selling its glucose gel alert necklaces for people with diabetes on its

2019 Rising Stars: Spencer Williams

Young leader captains company during evolution

September 12, 2019

Kevin Blocker

One could question the validity of a person being called a rising star when they're shooting up the ranks of a family business. But when the trajectory continues after the business is acquired and then merged with another company, well, such questions