Gibbs will invest in new equipment and building modifications in Henderson. The company supplies aluminum die-cast-and-machined and assembled components for automotive and some non-automotive customers.

Construction will take approximately 12-16 months and will work around O’Fallon’s schedule so the plant will maintain service and delivery.

The plant will produce binders, refractory coatings and riser sleeves for the growing Mexican metalcasting industry.

The company will upgrade its facilities and “phase out” its current location. The new plant will be “state of the art” and all jobs will be relocated.

The retractable roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium, home of the tennis U.S. Open, debuted this fall to rave reviews.

The acquisition will allow Star Pipe to continue the operation of manufacturing domestically made cast iron and ductile iron products in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. The company intends to expand the existing facility in Oklahoma and install new and updated equipment.

Pence’s visit was a campaign stop, and while there he stressed the importance of trade and small business. He also toured the plant, walking around with employees and management.

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) visited Eagle Alloy Inc. (Muskegon, Michigan

The investment will create 14 jobs and preserve 54.

Carolina Metal Castings (Hardeeville, South Carolina) announced it is expanding. The addition will