From tactical vehicles for armies to off-road ambulances in India, Polaris is adding products at home and aboard, and it reported a record-breaking third quarter.
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Stratasys Ltd. continues its string of mergers and acquisitions as it reinforces its presence in Japan.
3M’s investment arm has purchased a minority stake in Takadu, a tech company that uses algorithms to identify problems in water systems.
Minnesota companies are closely watching ongoing deal discussions in Washington, D.C.
Proto Labs, Clearfield, Winmark, Datalink, Northern Oil and Gas, and Select Comfort made Forbes’ latest list.
Minnesota moved up Forbes’ best business states list, driven largely by its high scores in quality of life measurements.
The acquisition of MakerBot, a deal worth at least $403 million, allows Stratasys to market to “home hobbyists.”
About three months after a German court ruled against Tennant in an advertising lawsuit, the Minnesota company said it has withdrawn its appeal for “purely commercial reasons.”
Production Services International (PSI) says specialty brews are "on fire."
The state has recovered all the jobs lost during the recession and remains more than 2 percent below the national unemployment rate, but they are not as high-quality of jobs as the state had in 2008.
The majority of metropolitan areas throughout the United States saw their economies surge in 2012, with Minneapolis-St. Paul near the front.
Winners of the Extreme Redesign contest, which seeks submissions from students around the world, will receive recognition on the 3D printing company’s website and a total of $13,500 in scholarships.
Cargill’s current CEO, Greg Page, is nearing the company’s mandatory executive retirement age, and he will be replaced by David MacLennan.
The vehicles are described as “highly-mobile,” allowing for the transportation of military personnel and gear through “extreme off-road terrain.”
The Department of Employment and Economic Development hired John Shoffner as the agency says Minnesota is experiencing a surge in business expansions and job openings.
While the layoffs haven’t yet occurred, SIFCO Industries said they will be doled out in upcoming phases.
A new report highlights the importance of manufacturing to Greater Minnesota, which is expected to experience the fastest growth in manufacturing jobs this decade.
The U.S. Export-Import Bank is considering funding a loan that would promote the exportation of U.S.-made equipment—but could aid Minnesota companies’ competitors.