Manufacturing

Hydraulics company to open manufacturing plant in Cheney

HYDAC Technology's new West Plains facility to replace Vancouver operations

March 13, 2025

HYDAC Technology Corp. is gearing up for the opening of a new $3 million manufacturing facility on the West Plains that will replace a smaller site in western Washington.

Hemmingson named Journal's Business Leader of the Year

Lakeside Cos. CEO to be recognized at March 26 event

February 27, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

The Journal of Business has named John J. Hemmingson as its 2025 Business Leader of the Year.

Key Tronic to expand production, generate hundreds of jobs

Revenue, income growth projected despite recent downturn

February 27, 2025

Karina Elias

Key Tronic is scaling production at its Arkansas and Vietnam facilities which could bring upwards of 100 new professional roles to Spokane.

Clearwater Paper reports Q4 earnings increase

Tissue division sale, Georgia mill acquisition factor into 2024 financials

February 13, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Clearwater Paper Corp. reported fourth-quarter 2024 net income of $199.1 million, or $11.91 per diluted share, compared with $17.6 million, or $1.06 per share in fourth-quarter 2023.

Ready For Takeoff: Plans gel for Spokane's aerospace tech hub

Blue Origin, other companies already expressing interest

February 13, 2025

Dylan Harris

The $48 million federal grant will be used exclusively to acquire equipment for the Advanced Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center

Key Tronic reports net loss in latest earnings report

Spokane Valley-based company sees decrease in revenue

February 7, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane Valley-based Key Tronic Corp. has reported a net loss of $4.9 million, or $0.46 per share, for the second quarter of the company’s 2025 fiscal year, which ended Dec. 28.

Spokane Valley-based CityPost acquired by PrimeSource Brands

Cable railing manufacturer to bolster Texas company's nationwide portfolio

January 30, 2025

Erica Bullock

CityPost LLC has been acquired by PrimeSource Brands.

Safeguard Equipment expands to Europe

Post Falls manufacturer works to bring personal safety device to 10 countries by year-end

January 30, 2025

Erica Bullock

Safeguard Equipment Inc. is expanding to Europe with two strategic partnerships that will boost the Post Falls manufacturer's global footprint.

2025 People of Influence: Larry Stone, Stone Group of Cos. President

January 30, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Schweitzer Engineering Labs makes leadership changes

Two executives promoted while founder focuses on mentor, inventor roles

January 17, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Two Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. executives have been promoted while the company founder intends to focus on mentoring and driving innovation.