Tag: manufacturing
Call to arms for government, businesses
On the occasion of Providence Business News’ 35th anniversary, six business and community leaders joined in a virtual discussion on Rhode Island’s economy –...
Making the sector more resilient
MANUFACTURING
The trends in manufacturing over the past decade, including lean processes and increased efficiency, took a back seat in the last two years. Innovation...
Give business leaders a seat at the table on marijuana talks
Most business leaders are resigned to adult recreational use of marijuana becoming legal in the Ocean State, maybe as soon as next year.
Much less...
Q&A Zane Allen
Zane Allen | Handles Unlimited CNC machinist/machine operator
Zane Allen is a computer numerical control machinist/machine operator at custom handles, pulls and knobs manufacturer Handles...
CakeSafe LLC
THE STORY: In 1989, Scott Chapin invented a box to protect the wedding cakes his wife, Juli, made and she used it on a...
The Beck Cos.
THE STORY: The North Smithfield-based and family-owned The Beck Cos. specializes in showroom design, engineering, manufacturing and fabrication. Five companies are under the Beck...
Colonial Mills Inc.
THE STORY: For more than 40 years, Colonial Mills Inc., a family-owned operation in East Providence, has produced made-to-order wholesale braided/woven rugs, storage baskets...
Ocean State Shields LP
THE STORY: Ocean State Shields LP, based in Providence, was founded to help address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Co-founded by Allyson Cote and Todd...
Garland Writing Instruments
THE STORY: In 1927 when Louis Lanoie founded Lew Manufacturing Co. in Coventry, the company first made small presses that led to the design...
Ravenous Brewing Co.
THE STORY: Ravenous Brewing Co. was established in 2011 in Woonsocket, becoming the first brewery to operate in northern Rhode Island. Despite its small...