Norland Expansion Is the Talk of the Town

Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Norland International is one of those companies that manufactures products we tend to take for granted. From water bottles to treatment tanks, storage systems, and more, Norland is the manufacturer who brings bottled water to customers in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. The next time you take a swig from […]

Beatrice Companies Are Opening Their Doors for Manufacturing Day

grain silo There are only two more days until National Manufacturing Day on October 2! You can read more about the day here, but it’s been tremendously exciting watching our favorite manufacturers amp up for the big day. The @mfgday Twitter account is a great one to follow to stay updated on information and events: […]

TOBA Inc. Named 2015 Business of the Year

Unless you live in Grand Island or in Central Nebraska, TOBA Inc. may not necessarily be a household name for you. Many people do not know that TOBA has grown over 1,000 percent since 1995, making it the fastest growing food service company in the entire world. The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Board […]

Beef, Chicken and Pork: Nebraska’s Food Manufacturing Industry

This week, the Grand Island Independent reported that manufacturers in Grand Island added nearly 1,200 jobs between 2003 and 2013, a staggering increase according to Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce president Cindy Johnson. “This is most impressive given that national manufacturing lost nearly 6.3 million manufacturing jobs between 1990 and 2000,” she told the […]

Manufacturer Spotlight: Colonial Research Chemical Corporation

This post is part of an ongoing series of manufacturer profiles. The blogs will cover some of the many names in manufacturing in the state of Nebraska. Check back later for more posts in the series. To see previous posts in the series, click here. Centrally located in Norfolk, Nebraska, Colonial Research Chemical Corporation is […]

Thanks to Brehmer Manufacturing

Back in December, we chatted a bit about manufacturing standout Brehmer Manufacturing on the blog. They were set to add ten new jobs over in Lyons, Nebraska, with some of those available to low or middle-income earning individuals. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development also provided Brehmer with a loan to expand their facilities and […]

Get Ready: MFG Day 2014 Is Coming Up!

It’s that time of the year: time to get ready for Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) 2014! Manufacturing day is less than two months away. This year, it’s going to take place on Friday, October 3rd! Here’s why it matters and here’s why you should attend. As you probably know by now, there’s a skills gap in manufacturing. […]

Manufacturers in Nebraska: Bison, Inc.

This post is part of an ongoing series of manufacturer profiles. The blogs will cover some of the many names in manufacturing in the state of Nebraska. Check back later for more posts in the series. To see previous posts in the series, click here. Nebraska Cornhusker Football season, intramural leagues, community children’s leagues, or […]

Manufacturers in Nebraska: Marshall Engines, Inc.

The city of Kearney in Buffalo County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 31, 790. Though the population isn’t necessarily massive, the city still hosts plenty of manufacturers and is the perfect place to begin a small business or open a location of another. From welding and general machining to beer brewing, lithographing, and string […]

Manufacturers in Nebraska: Airlite Plastics

Last month, the Omaha World-Herald touted the achievements of Nebraskan manufacturers and companies as recognized by Site Selection Magazine, a publication dedicated to corporate real estate strategy and area economic development. In March, the magazine announced their list of states and metro areas with the best job and corporate facility growth. And, thanks to the […]