Daily Archives: April 27, 2010

Bedford GM Plans Detailed

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Lt. Governor Becky Skillman joined executives from General Motors, LLC today to announce the company’s plans to expand its Bedford manufacturing operations, adding 245 jobs by 2013.

GM Powertrain Bedford, one of the world’s largest aluminum die casting facilities, currently manufactures NorthStar engine blocks, four-speed transmissions and fuel efficient six-speed transmissions. The automaker plans to invest $111 million to add a semi-permanent mold cylinder head casting line for small block engines.

“Since the early days of the automobile, Hoosiers have demonstrated a strong commitment to engineering quality cars and trucks,” said Skillman. “With hundreds of jobs on the way, today is another significant sign of recovery for an industry hard hit by a challenging national economy.”
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Notes: GM to Invest in Bedford

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GM is expected to announce a a $111 million investment in its Bedford plant today. Local officials helped secure the investment with a big tax abatement.

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. didn’t disclose additional details about the announcement Tuesday at the site about 60 miles south of Indianapolis. However, The Times-Mail newspaper reported the Bedford City Council last week approved a property tax abatement for the plant that involved $80 million in new machinery, 245 new jobs and $16 million in additional payroll.

GM’s Bedford foundry once had more than 1,200 workers, but that has declined to about 370.

Porter County continues to lose in its fight against the Regional Development Authority.

Spring planting is off to an early start.

The city of Elkhart is planning to tear down and clean up the old Elkhart Foundry and Machine Co. this year.

South Bend Company Completes Move

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Royal Adhesives and Sealants, LLC has completed the relocation of its epoxy and urethane adhesive product line to its newly expanded South Bend manufacturing and research center.

This expansion has already added 9 jobs, with another 12 production, technical and administrative positions to be filled over the next twelve months in South Bend. The new staff will support the production of its high performance epoxy and urethane adhesives and electrical encapsulants business.
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