Intermountain Electronics to expand Illinois facility. The expansion will increase the plant's production of power distribution units for renewable energy sources. May 20, 2026 The expansion, which company leadership said would help meet demand for power management products from data centers and renewable energy centers, is expected to finish by the end of 2028. The power distribution units, or PDUs, the plant produces are reportedly used for managing fluctuations in energy sources from sources like solar panels and wind turbines. Illinois state leadership commenting on the announcement noted Illinois' other growing businesses in the renewable energy business, including experimental nuclear startups like Nano Nuclear and battery manufacturers like Pure Lithium. What people are saying. "This investment reinforces our commitment to Centralia and to manufacturing in the United States," said Bobby Houston, CEO of Intermountain Electronics. "Our people, our partners, and this community have been central to our success, and we're proud to continue building the future of energy and power distribution right here in Illinois." "Illinois has a storied tradition as a manufacturing powerhouse, and we are thrilled Intermountain Electronics chose to expand in Centralia. The company's expansion will advance our clean energy production, create new jobs, and support Southern Illinois communities," said Governor JB Pritzker. "In Centralia and communities across the state, investments like these are driving innovation forward and delivering new opportunities for our world-class workforce." "Intermountain Electronics' expansion in Centralia is another example of Illinois' growing leadership in clean energy manufacturing and advanced industry," said Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton. "This investment will create good-paying jobs, strengthen Southern Illinois' economy, and help ensure our state remains at the forefront of innovation, energy reliability, and workforce development for years to come." "Today's groundbreaking marks an important milestone not only for Intermountain Electronics, but for the Centralia community," said Tim Benedict, General Manager of IE's Centralia facility. "Demand for clean, reliable power is accelerating rapidly, driven by AI, data centers, and renewable energy. This expansion positions our Centralia team at the forefront of that growth while creating high-quality jobs and long-term economic opportunity for the region." Manufacturers investing in Illinois. Combe to spend $30 million to expand Illinois operations The Clearasil parent company is moving operations into the state from California. CSL breaks ground on $1.5 billion expansion for plasma therapy plant The pharmaceutical manufacturer said the expansion would add 300 new jobs. Investments in data center infrastructure. ABB to spend $200 million on medium-voltage components in Europe In March, the Swiss industrial company said it would spend $120 on a similar push in the United States. Eaton to open new $30 million Nebraska switchgear factory The power management company said the plant would be needed to meet demand from AI data centers. Arm Inc. to spend $71 million on Texas semiconductor lab expansion The Texas governor's office said the project would create 320 jobs at the Austin site. Ryan Secard joined Endeavor B2B in 2020 as a news editor for IndustryWeek. He currently contributes to IW, American Machinist, Foundry Management & Technology, and Plant Services on breaking manufacturing news, new products, plant openings and closures, and labor issues in manufacturing. Plant Services Smart Minute is a content based enewsletter where readers will find exclusive content, relevant industry news, useful case studies, access to Plant Services on-demand webcasts, and information on upcoming professional events and training opportunities. (Daily) Subscribe Today!

Utah's largest business networking organization shares its annual ranked list of the fastest growing companies in the state. SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) recognized Pure Healthcare who took the No. 1 spot at the 30th annual 2024 Utah 100 awards event. First presented in 1994, the Utah 100 is MWCN's yearly list of the fastest-growing companies in the state. "Pure Healthcare's patient-focused mission has been essential to their incredibly fast growth as more people benefit from affordable, quality care through its network of providers," said Chris Badger, chair of the MWCN Utah 100 committee

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