We Make RI manufacturing training fair to help unemployed reenter workforce
CRANSTON – Manufacturing training organization We Make RI will host an in-person training fair on Wednesday.
Workforce development organizations that will be on hand include...
U.S. factory production rebounds at fastest pace in 4 months
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States factory production in July posted the strongest gain in 4 months, reflecting a surge in production at auto plants...
Many companies say they can’t afford to enact vaccine mandate
Rhode Island companies in sectors spanning retail, hospitality and even nursing homes say they worry that implementing a strict employee COVID-19 vaccine requirement could...
American Cord and Webbing product worn in Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
WOONSOCKET – American Cord and Webbing Co. teamed up with Ralph Lauren in manufacturing sustainable webbing for uniforms worn by United States athletes during...
Protesters accuse Raytheon of abuses, block plant entrances
PORTSMOUTH (AP) – A group of activists blocked the entrance to a Raytheon plant in Rhode Island on Thursday morning to protest what they...
Nautic Partners acquires Ohio-based plastics manufacturer
PROVIDENCE – Nautic Partners LLC has acquired Aurora Plastics LLC, the Providence-based private equity firm announced Wednesday.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The...
Engaged employees compete to stay healthy at Toray Plastics
PBN 2021 HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS AWARDS
500-1,499 EMPLOYEES: 4. Toray Plastics (America) Inc.
CEO (or equivalent): Michael Brandmeier, CEO and president
Number of employees: 700
To maintain a competitive...
Groov-Pin wellness programs unite employees, connect to community
PBN 2021 HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS AWARDS
15-499 EMPLOYEES 1. Groov-Pin Corp.
CEO (or equivalent): Scot Jones
Number of employees: 85
Employees walking the grounds of Groov-Pin Corp. in Smithfield...
Virtual wellness programming options here to stay at AstroNova
PBN 2021 HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS AWARDS
15-499 EMPLOYEES: 3. AstroNova Inc.
CEO (or equivalent): Gregory A. Woods, CEO and president
Number of employees: 232
Innovation, responsiveness and technical support...
Cooley workers continue walking toward wellness
PBN 2021 HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS AWARDS 15-499 EMPLOYEES: 5. Cooley Group
CEO (or equivalent): Daniel Dwight, CEO and president
Number of employees:195
Cooley Group may have faced new...


















