Manufacturing

Feb. 28, 2026

Burlington Mayor Touts Plastic-to-Diesel Fuel Conversion Operation as 'Game Changer'

City Council approves site control agreement for Great River Fuels Inc. to launch project at former Dresser-Rand site.

Feb. 27, 2026

Vermeer Expanding Manufacturing Footprint in Des Moines Metro

New 300,000 sq ft facility in Bondurant to create over 300 jobs

Feb. 25, 2026

Rayser Holdings Acquires Pella's Skunk River Block & Pallet

Cedar Rapids-based company expands portfolio with purchase of custom wood pallet manufacturer

Feb. 25, 2026

Whirlpool Amana Plant Faces Dramatic Downsizing

Layoffs, Shift Cuts, and Production Shift to Mexico Reshape Iowa Manufacturing Hub

Feb. 25, 2026

Whirlpool Slashes Jobs at Iconic Amana Plant

Union officials say layoffs reflect broader shift of production to Mexico

Feb. 25, 2026

Machinist Transfers Skills to Repair Cracked Bolt Holes

Jo Mackiewicz of Howe's Welding and Metal Fabrication uses a Monarch lathe to fix cracked bolt holes, demonstrating how machining abilities carry over between fabrication jobs.

Feb. 20, 2026

Arconic Breaks Ground on $175M Expansion in Quad Cities

The new casting complex will increase aluminum recycling and production of high-performance alloys.

Feb. 12, 2026

Des Moines Industrial Space Sees Measured Growth in Q4 2025

Northeast Metro Leads Charge as Developers Prioritize Pre-Leased Projects

Feb. 12, 2026

Diamond Vogel Celebrates 100 Years of High-Quality Coatings

The family-owned coatings manufacturer has grown from a small regional paint company to a nationally recognized leader.

Feb. 8, 2026

LMT Defense Expands Iowa Footprint, Focuses on Quality and Customer Service

Firearms manufacturer grows workforce by over 150% while prioritizing mission-driven approach and global reach.