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After serving as national sales manager for National Marker Co., Michael J. Black bought the manufacturer of safety signs, tags and labels in 2012. And while he has increased innovation and production, he is very happy to invest in his people. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

An engaged, passionate workforce delivers results today and in the future

Capital Goods 05/04/2018

Michael J. Black | National Marker Co. owner and president If I can point to one reason for the success of National Marker Co., it...

THE CONANT THREAD district includes about 160 acres in Pawtucket and Central Falls and will have consistent zoning to encourage development. / COURTESY CONANT THREAD DISTRICT WEBSITE

Pawtucket and Central Falls announce Conant Thread district plans

Economic Activity 05/03/2018

PAWTUCKET – A 160-acre section of Pawtucket and Central Falls that encompasses a new train station planned for both communities, as well as several...

ELECTRIC BOAT will receive up to $20 million in incentives for its initiative to nearly double its square-footage in the Quonset Business park and hire 1,300 workers in Rhode Island as it scales up its workforce to build the Colombia-class submarine for the U.S. Navy. Above the Virginia-class submarine, which Electric Boat also produces for the Navy. / COURTESY ELECTRIC BOAT

State offers up to $20M for Electric Boat Quonset expansion, hiring...

Capital Goods 05/03/2018

NORTH KINGSTOWN – General Dynamics Electric Boat is expanding its Quonset facility and creating 1,300 jobs over the next decade, the company announced Thursday. As...

Polaris MEP recruiting specialists for manufacturing consulting

Economic Activity 05/01/2018

PROVIDENCE – Polaris Manufacturing Extension Partnership is expanding its roster of professional consultants that it will connect with local manufacturers, the nonprofit organization announced...

UNITED STATES manufacturing expanded in April. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO / TY WRIGHT

U.S. factory gauge dips to 9-month low as inflation heats up

Capital Goods 05/01/2018

NEW YORK - United States manufacturing expanded last month at the slowest pace since July, while prices paid for materials continued to accelerate amid...

Hasbro enters $522M agreement to buy Power Rangers, other properties

Economic Activity 05/01/2018

PROVIDENCE - Hasbro has signed a definitive agreement to acquire several brands from Saban Properties LLC, including Saban’s Power Rangers in a combination of...

MATTEL INC. reported a loss $311.3 million for the first quarter, dragged down by the bankruptcy of Toys "R" Us. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/DANIEL ACKER

Mattel’s Barbie brand carries quarter, mutes Toys `R’ Us effect

Economic Activity 04/27/2018

NEW YORK - Barbie’s back in town. Mattel Inc., which named a new CEO last week, softened the effect of Toys “R” Us Inc.’s demise as...

GROWTH INDUSTRY: Joseph O’Connell, vice president of business development at AstroNova, meets with company managers, part of routine walks through the offices. From left, Steve Holbrook, quality assurance manager; O’Connell; Jennifer Pray, marketing communications manager; Mike Natalizia, chief technology officer and vice president of technology partner alliances; and Josh Dumont, plant manager. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

O’Connell shepherds AstroNova toward continued growth

Capital Goods 04/27/2018

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | Joseph O’Connell, AstroNova Inc. Since he joined AstroNova Inc. 22 years ago, Joseph O’Connell, vice president of business development,...

GENERAL DYNAMICS credited work on the Virginia Class submarine as one of the reasons its first-quarter revenue increased this year. / COURTESY ELECTRIC BOAT

General Dynamics reports $799M Q1 profit

Capital Goods 04/26/2018

NORTH KINGSTOWN – General Dynamics, parent organization of Electric Boat Corp., reported earnings of $799 million for the first quarter of 2018 on Thursday. The...