Manufacturing

Pat Waddick and Dale Klapmeier

Cirrus Appoints New President, Steps Toward $950K Loan

The airplane manufacturer appointed Pat Waddick, a longtime employee and chief engineer of the company’s original aircraft, as president.

Brutus

Polaris Delves Further Into Commercial Market

In partnership with Bobcat, the company just launched a new line of commercial utility vehicles, a move that signals its growing interest in the commercial market.

Ecolab headquarters

Ecolab Says $2.2B Champion Deal Close, Sees Strong Profits

The company said it expects to close on its planned acquisition of Champion Technologies—which previously stalled amid federal antitrust concerns—in the first quarter.

Donaldson Stock Dips on Missed Estimates, Lower Outlook

The Bloomington-based maker of filtration systems lowered its sales and earnings outlook, saying it expects continued weakness in certain markets amid continued economic uncertainty.

Apogee Picks MN Over GA for $30M Plant Investment

Local incentives, including a reported $4.9 million tax incentive package, helped lure an investment that city and state officials believe will help retain about 1,200 jobs in Owatonna.

Toro to Buy Chinese Company; Profits Rise 58%

The Bloomington-based company said quarterly earnings climbed nearly 60 percent, driven by strong demand for large turf equipment and growth in “mico-irrigation” sales.

Cirrus Vision

Cirrus Goes on Duluth Hiring Spree to Make Personal Jets

Cirrus Aircraft is one of several companies that is boosting headcount in Duluth.

Gov’t: MN-Made Solar Panels More Durable Than Others

A U.S. Department of Energy test exposed solar panels made by six manufacturers to high humidity and extreme temperatures and found that those made in a plant on Minnesota’s Iron Range are the most durable.

Proto Labs’ Shares Soar After News of Earnings Jump

The company’s fourth-quarter profits jumped nearly 400 percent, driving shares of its stock to close Wednesday at a record high of $52.82.

Duluth

Another Duluth Co. On Verge of Expanding, Adding Jobs


Altec HiLine is awaiting approval for a $250,000 forgivable loan from the state that would aid its planned $1 million expansion in Duluth.

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