Manufacturing

Food Solutions Expands, Creates 250 New Jobs In Missouri

Beyond Meat, a plant-based burger startup, announced its plan to expand and triple its production capacity in Columbia, Missouri. The new plant is expected to create 250 new jobs. “We first ... Read More

Missouri Ranks Among Best States In U.S. For Manufacturing In 2018

Missouri has been ranked among the best states in the U.S. for manufacturing, according to SupplyChainDigest.com. Missouri ranked as the fourth best state in the U.S., and received high marks for ... Read More

Multiple Companies Expand, Adding 272 New Jobs In Missouri

The Missouri Department of Economic Development recently announced that five companies have chosen to expand in Missouri. The projects represent more than $31 million in total capital investment and are expected ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturing Company Expands, Adds 40 New Jobs In Missouri

Melton Machine & Control Co., an advanced manufacturing company, recently announced plans to expand in Washington, Missouri. The new 300,000 sq. ft. expansion will enable the company to double its working ... Read More

Boeing Invests $100 Million In Workforce Development

Boeing Co., a global aerospace and defense manufacturer, recently announced plans to invest $100 million into new workforce development programs as a result of recent U.S. tax reform. The workforce development ... Read More

Animal Health Company Expands With Acquisition

Manna Pro, a St. Louis-based manufacturer and marketer of animal nutrition and care products, has acquired Dallas-based VetScience and its Fruitables brand of natural dog treats and food supplements. The acquisition ... Read More

325-Acre Industrial Park Breaks Ground In Hazelwood, Missouri

NorthPoint Development recently broke ground on a new 325-acre industrial park in Hazelwood, Missouri. The new development, named Hazelwood TradePort, could house up to 4 million square feet of new construction, ... Read More

Bayer & Monsanto Complete Merger, Establish Global Seeds & Traits and North American Headquarters In Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri-based agtech giant Monsanto and Bayer AG have completed their $66 billion definitive joint merger, which was originally announced in 2016, and plan to establish their new global Seeds ... Read More

French Automotive Manufacturer Breaks Ground On $60 Million Missouri Plant

Faurecia, a leading automotive technology company developing solutions for sustainable mobility and smart life on board, began construction on its new $60 million production facility in Blue Springs, Missouri. The new ... Read More

Missouri City Designated As “Open For Solar Business”

Lee’s Summit, Missouri, has received the top designation by the SolSmart program, which signals that a community is “open for solar business.” The designation enables communities to be more effective in ... Read More