Charging Ahead
Daimler Truck North America unveiled the prototype for an electric Class 8 truck last year to great fanfare and a surge of orders. Now the company is working to speed up charging infrastructure.
Manufacturing
Oregon’s Manufactured Housing Companies ‘Overlooked’ by Housing Plan, Says Industry Veteran
Manufactured housing could meet up to 10% of Oregon’s housing needs, industry insiders say.
Homegrown
Portland Pet Food Company founder Katie McCarron’s retirement project is now a global brand.
Hood-River Based Tofurky Acquired by International Food Company
Companies say production will continue at Tofurky’s Hood River plant following acquisition by Japan-based Morinaga Nutritional Foods.
Industry Veteran: Oregon Poised to Become a World Leader in Manufactured Homes
Rising West Coast demand and mass timber production make Oregon an ideal market for factory-built homes – but it needs more factories first.
Governor Kotek Celebrates Speed of Mass Timber Modular Housing Pilot Project
Governor says the Mass Casitas pilot housing project puts a ‘new, viable’ housing option on the table.
Bob’s Red Mill Sustainability Manager Talks Food Waste Reduction Initative
Julia Person says an employee-selected change in conveyor belt technique resulted in a 70% reduction in wasted food
OMIC Training Center’s New Director To Prioritize Marginalized Communities, Hands-On Learning.
Patty Hawkins, who has spent over 22 years at PCC, says exposure to advanced manufacturing will bring the most students to the learning center.
Gun Retailers Anticipate Sales Crash, Despite Record Gains
Without permit protocols in place, gun retailers could be unable to sell product after December 8.
Oregon Distillers Weather Drought, But Face Supply Chain Headwinds
Oregon’s wet climate and water conservation tech helps distillers mitigate the impact of diminishing water resources, but supply chain and distribution issues are still a threat
