James Rufus Koren covers the manufacturing and transportation industries for the Business Journal. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California. He can be reached at 323-549-5225, ext. 225, or by email: jrkoren@labusinessjournal.com.
Recent Stories
Lightweight Plane Maker Takes Workers Under Wing
Icon boosts employment as it prepares for production of aircraft.
West L.A. startup Icon Aircraft has been hiring over the past few months as it prepares to start producing its lightweight airplanes by the end of the year.
Brazil Acquisition To Crack Market?
Tetra Tech hopes to mine growing economy.
Tetra Tech looks to acquisitions to get business picking up in Brazil.
L.A. Port Sees Strong April Activity
April saw a boom in cargo traffic at the Port of Los Angeles, with nearly 15 percent more goods passing through than the same month a year ago.
Clerks Might Pull Plug on Internet
Labor fight over tracking cargo could tie up ports.
Clerk union’s fight to pull plug on online tracking of cargo could lock up ports.
Homebuilder’s Shares Raise Roof With Investors
Investors throw out welcome mat for shares of resurgent homebuilder Ryland.
Shoppers Not Sold on ‘Made in U.S.A.’?
Low-cost TV maker’s label fails to fuel sales.
TV maker turns to China for assembly after its ‘Made in U.S.’ sets get poor reception from consumers.
Electric Delivery Van Maker Plans L.A. Assembly Plant
A Colorado start-up plans to assemble electric delivery vans in Los Angeles, joining several other electric-vehicle makers in the city.
No Longer Running On Empty?
Limo service’s new app helps fill seats during unreserved LAX trips.
Limo service hopes to rev up business with an app that offers seats on trips back from LAX.
Pedal Mettle
Bike-sharing firm looks to get in gear without public money
Bike Nation tries to get its cycle-sharing program rolling without public money.
Sling, Rigging Maker Hopes to Hang With Students
MANUFACTURING: Lift-It’s new headquarters in Pomona includes classroom.
When Vernon’s Lift-It Manufacturing Co. Inc., a maker of heavy-duty slings and rigging equipment, was looking for a new home, Chief Executive Mike Gelskey Sr. wanted more space for finished goods and manufacturing equipment – but he also wanted a classroom.
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