Franchisee: Joe Lomastro
Joe Lomastro | Signarama | 6855 Post Road, North Kingstown
The pitch: Signarama is a full-service sign company, where custom signs, such as banners or...
Textron reports $1.2B profit in 2018
PROVIDENCE – Textron Inc. reported net income of $1.2 billion for 2018, nearly quadrupling its 2017 earnings of $307 million, according to a company...
Formetrix spins out from Nanosteel, appoints CEO, plans move to Mass.
PROVIDENCE – Formetrix Inc., a designer and producer of steel alloys for 3D printed components, was recently spun out of Providence-based company NanoSteel.
The spin...
Colonial Mills to relocate to East Providence
PAWTUCKET – Colonial Mills Inc., a manufacturer of braided rugs and accessories for more than 40 years, is leaving its location in Pawtucket for...
U.S. manufacturing production increases by most in 10 months
NEW YORK - United States factory production expanded in December by the most in 10 months, ending the year stronger than expected thanks to a...
R.I. ends 2018 with 3.9% unemployment
PROVIDENCE – The seasonally adjusted Rhode Island unemployment rate ticked up month to month for the first time since January 2018 according to the...
Five Questions With: Barbara Jackson
If you are part of a manufacturing company looking to switch an employee into a brand-new role, We Make RI can help facilitate an...
Free webinar to focus on General Data Protection Regulation
SMITHFIELD – The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association will will host a free webinar on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The session,...
U.S. core producer prices decline for first time in a year
NEW YORK - A key measure of United States producer prices unexpectedly fell in December and the overall gauge declined more than forecast amid...
General Dynamics Electric Boat: Full speed ahead on submarine work
WARWICK – General Dynamics Electric Boat plans to add between 1,000 and 1,500 jobs in Rhode Island and grow its local network of suppliers...