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Leggett & Platt Signs Agreement to Sell its Aerospace Products Group

April 3, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Carthage, MO) – Leggett & Platt has signed an agreement to sell its Aerospace Products Group to affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated for a cash purchase price of $285 million before customary working capital […]

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Predictive Maintenance Technologies to Host Lunch and Learn on October 17

September 25, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Predictive Maintenance Technologies (PMT) is excited to invite the community to a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, October 17 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The event will take place at the Joplin Area Chamber […]

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Prairie Represents American Ramp Company in its Transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan

September 18, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Oakbrook Terrace, IL) – Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. (“Prairie”), a leading middle-market investment bank, acted as financial advisor to SchuBemo Holdings, Inc. (“SchuBemo Holdings”), the parent company of American Ramp Company, Progressive Bike Ramps, LLC, […]

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Ducommun to host an job fair on Saturday, August 24

July 30, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Ducommun is having an on-site job fair on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 1505 Maiden Lane, Joplin MO 64801. From 10 am to 1 pm. The job fair is open to all skilled and unskilled […]

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Leggett & Platt Appoints Karl Glassman as President and CEO

May 24, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Carthage, MO) – Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Karl Glassman as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Karl will continue to serve as Board Chairman. This follows the decision by Mitch […]

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General Mills Foundation Renews Support for Mercy Cancer Center Patients

April 5, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Mercy Health Foundation hosted a check presentation on Thursday, April 4, 2024, to celebrate a generous gift from General Mills Foundation Hometown Grantmaking Program. The $10,000 grant will benefit patients at Mercy […]

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Refresco to Expand in Joplin, Investing $30.5 million and Creating 40 Jobs

October 30, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Refresco, a nationwide beverage bottling manufacturer, announced today that it will expand its Joplin location, investing more than $30.5 million and creating 40 jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of a new production line to […]

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Sunshine Mills Acquires Red Collar Pet Treats Plant in Joplin

October 18, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Red Bay, AL) – Sunshine Mills, Inc., a family-owned and operated high-quality pet food and treat producer announced the successful acquisition of the Joplin, Missouri pet treats manufacturing facility of Red Collar Pet Foods, a […]

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General Mills to Expand in Joplin, Investing $48 Million and Creating 47 Jobs

August 29, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – General Mills, a leading global food manufacturer, announced on August 29 that it will expand in Joplin, investing $48 million and creating 47 new jobs at its frozen dough plant location. The company’s […]

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Stronghold Data to Host Webinar on Managed Application Services (MAS)

July 13, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Stronghold Data is excited to announce that they are partnering with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers to host an upcoming webinar titled, “MAS Upgrade: An Introduction to Managed Application Services (MAS) for […]

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