Total Truck Parts breaks ground in PSL Total Truck Parts executives Marc Karon, Tom Gibson, Leo Cordeiro and Dennis Imbody break ground for the company's new 47,000-square-foot facility on Glades Cutoff Road in Port St. Lucie. Officials from Total Truck Parts and local dignitaries broke ground in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for [...]
IRSC hosts discussion on transportation and logistics The Indian River State College (IRSC) Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex will serve as the backdrop on Wednesday, April 5, for a critical discussion about improving the supply chain through new opportunities in transportation and logistics. The event features remarks from Dr. Timothy Moore, President of Indian River [...]
A-1 introduces employee stock ownership program, giving employees a stake in company's future A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses and wall panels, today announced the introduction of a company Employee Stock Ownership Plan (A-1 ESOP), enabling eligible employees to benefit directly in A-1's future prosperity as owners. The A-1 [...]
Piper Aircraft sees steady growth in 2022 Vero Beach-based Piper Aircraft Inc. has announced a 15% increase in aircraft deliveries in 2022 over 2021. In addition, Piper incorporated innovative updates to their flagship aircraft, the M600/SLS, and provided support to more than 25 philanthropic organizations that best embody the company's values and mission. In 2023, [...]
St. Lucie County community makes its mark on the Interstate Commerce Center From left, Michael Rem of JBL Development, Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson and Sandra Pabon of Itasca Construction Partners sign the cornerstone of the Interstate Commerce Center. Photo by MaryAnn Ketcham Dozens of dignitaries gathered along Interstate 95 in Fort Pierce [...]
Manufacturer Relocates to Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Approve Jobs Grant Incentive The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Office is pleased to announce that Kessel Medical, Inc. was approved for the county's Local Jobs Grant incentive. Kessel Medical is a medical device manufacturer that relocated to Vero Beach from Atlanta [...]
A-1 Industries celebrates 45 years of excellence with day of appreciation for employees A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc. (A-1), a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses in the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, is celebrating its 45th anniversary with the launch of a new corporate video and a special day of appreciation for [...]
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is using a Chandler Bat made in Port St. Lucie
A-1 announces appointment of Robert Chance to vice president of human resources A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc. ("A-1"), a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses, announced that Robert Chance has joined A-1 as its new vice president of human resources. With over 30 years of Human Resources experience, Bob most recently held the role [...]
Production begins at Contender Boats St. Lucie plant Contender staff with the company's first boat manufactured in St. Lucie County. The iconic Packers of Indian River facility off Midway Road in Fort Pierce is now home to Contender Boats, an equally iconic Florida boat manufacturer. Production of Contender's premium semi-custom boats [...]