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The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd annual dinner attracted 370 to see a number of their membership feted and hear a speech by an officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that played up the role of manufacturing in the U.S.
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By Mark S. Murphy |
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The Smaller Business Association of New England has announced additional funding for its Manufacturing Matching Grant Program, an initiative designed to provide funds for high-powered consulting expertise to small and medium-sized manufacturers.
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By PBN Staff
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KVH Industries Inc.’s profit rose 71.9 percent during the fourth quarter of 2012 and 316 percent for the year as a whole, the company reported Tuesday.
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By PBN Staff
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By Rhonda Miller |
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Profit for Hasbro Inc. fell 6.4 percent to $130.3 million, or 99 cents per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2012 and 12.8 percent to $336 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, for 2012 as a whole, the company announced after markets closed Thursday.
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By PBN Staff
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The A.T. Cross Co., a producer of high-end writing utensils and other personal accessories, announced in a press release late Monday that it is “exploring strategic alternatives” for its Cross Accessory Division.
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By PBN Staff
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Orders placed with U.S. factories increased less than forecast in December, reflecting a drop in non-durable goods that partly countered gains in construction equipment and computers
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By Michelle Jamrisko |
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For Rhode Islanders, marine debris is an environmental problem whose solution has been a long time coming. You may have heard the recent news that the Senate Commission to Study Producer Responsibility Models for Paper and Packaging has been meeting since November, and will soon make a recommendation.
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Guest Column:
Paul Gardner | 2/4/13 |
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Sensata Technologies N.V. reported a bottom line of $177.5 million, or 98 cents per diluted share, for 2012, versus profit of $6.5 million, or 4 cents per diluted share, reported during 2011.
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By PBN Staff
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William J. Murray has been appointed president of Teknor Apex Co., the international polymer technology company announced today.
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By PBN Staff
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