|
Wearable-technology-maker Kopin Corp. posted a $21.6 million profit during the first quarter of 2013, mostly due to $20.2 million in income from its divested III-V operations as well as an income tax benefit of $13 million, the company announced after close of business Wednesday.
more
By PBN Staff
|
|
Juvenile health, safety and wellness product maker Summer Infant Inc. posted decreases in first-quarter net revenue, net income and gross margins as it worked to phase out products and licensing agreements, and endured an increase in interest expense, according to quarterly results released Wednesday.
more
By Lindsay Lorenz |
|
Carolyn Rafaelian can’t wait to get up in the morning and come to work. She expects her employees feel the same way.
more
By Robin Respaut
Contributing Writer | 5/28/12 |
|
A few years ago the words “manufacturing” and “growth” were rarely encountered in the same sentence, especially in Rhode Island.
more
By Patrick Anderson |
|
Located deep in the heart of Centerdale village, Yacht Club Bottling Works has been a fixture in the state for more than 90 years. This family-owned-and-operated business has managed to increase its sales despite a down economy thanks to some new marketing and good, old-fashioned know-how.
more
By Michael Souza |
|
To work here, you have to love to ride. That means riding on a motorcycle for employees at Twisted Throttle in Exeter, who are required to have a motorcycle license in order to work in any department of the motorcycle apparel-and-accessories company.
more
By Rebecca Keister |
|
Age: 33
more
7/23/12
|
|
Age: 29
more
7/23/12
|
|
President Barack Obama has proposed a $1 billion federal investment in advanced manufacturing and a group of congressmen from Rhode Island and Connecticut would like to see even more spent on boosting the sector in southern New England.
more
By Patrick Anderson |
|
Nortek Inc. President and CEO Michael Clarke and other company executives lead a round of applause after ringing the opening bell for the NASDAQ stock market on Aug. 7 in New York City. Clarke, front row, third from left, said he’s pleased with the performance of the Providence-based residential and
commercial ventilation maker. “Our brands are well-recognized worldwide
for their quality and performance,” he said.
more
8/13/12
|