Manufacturing

Teetering on the edge of a tech revolution

Corporation competition challenges new tech

December 19, 2019

Mark Michaelis, CEO of Spokane-based software company IntelliTect, contends a growing number of emerging exponential technologies -- those that can double in capability or performance, or reduce costs by half within a short time frame -- leads him to

Katerra co-founder Fritz Wolff steps down from company's board

Spokane developer keeps interest in company, expected to continue projects

December 5, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Katerra Inc. co-founder Fritz Wolff has stepped down as a board member, company spokeswoman JZ Rigney has confirmed. Wolff, a Spokane resident, couldn't be reached immediately for comment.

Spokane-area fabricators forge expansions

Construction activity, new products drive growth for trio of manufacturers

November 21, 2019

Virginia Thomas

A trio of metals fabrication companies here are expanding. One is moving to a new facility, and two are building new structures.

CXT, MV Transportation to shutter Spokane operations

Closures to result in layoffs for a total of 136 people

November 7, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Two companies, CXT Inc. and MV Transportation Inc., are set to shutter their Spokane operations and lay off a total of 136 workers by the end of the year, according to reports from the Washington state Employment Security Department.

Toolbox manufacturing incubator finds new home in Logan neighborhood

Organization takes old National Furniture building

November 7, 2019

Kevin Blocker

The Toolbox manufacturing incubator, displaced from its original University District space due to pending construction of a new medical school, has found a new home in the nearby Logan Neighborhood.

Tamarack Aerospace files plans to reorganize

Manufacturer expects to repay creditors in full

October 24, 2019

Natasha Nellis

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