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JUNIOR JABBIE an executive associate with Banneker Industries Inc., works in a section of its North Smithfield warehouses that is devoted to defense-industry firms. /

Supply-chain management gets more effective

Capital Goods 06/28/2008

Supply-chain management has become so effective and accurate due to today’s technology that this once-invisible aspect of business has become an essential part of...

IYRS PRESIDENT TERRY NATHAN is happy to have a state tax credit for the renovation of a 177-year-old Newport mill, even though he had to pay a $229,500 fee up front to get it. /

Curb in credits not halting projects

Capital Goods 06/28/2008

For the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) in Newport, it was worth paying a $229,500 fee up front – even on only a month’s...

A sign of the times

Capital Goods 06/28/2008

Javaspeed Scooters in Providence sold more of its high-mileage two-wheelers in May and June than it did in all of 2007, according to Tom...

‘Big Dig’ contractor files for bankruptcy

Capital Goods 06/28/2008

BOSTON – Modern Continental Construction Co., the company charged June 20 with lying about its work on Boston’s “Big Dig” tunnel project, filed for...

JUNIOR JABIE works in an area of Banneker Industries’ warehouse used by defense-industry firms. /

Supply chain management becoming more effective

Capital Goods 06/28/2008

Supply chain management has become so effective and accurate due to today’s technology that this once-invisible aspect of business has become an essential part...

Maritime news finds new home on the Web

Capital Goods 06/28/2008

A new Rhode Island-based Web site, eCaptain.com, is looking to be a one-stop information and networking spot for the maritime industry, says Tory Chew,...

Evolving 3D design technology saves time, money

Capital Goods 06/28/2008

What do you do when you have a great idea for a new product, or just a simple way to make a better-fitting pen...

Cranston chemical firm moving to Louisiana

Capital Goods 06/26/2008

CRANSTON – Bercen Inc., a specialty chemicals company, will be moving its headquarters and research lab to Denham Springs, La., along with dozens of...

DEM opens rebuilt HQ for marine law enforcement

Capital Goods 06/26/2008

WICKFORD – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management yesterday opened a newly reconstructed marine base for the department’s Division of Law Enforcement. The Wickford...