Manufacturing

A Connecticut Innovations committee will consider approving up to $8.25 million in sales and use tax exemptions for a major Electric Boat redevelopment project and a student housing development near UConn.

EB is in the process of converting the mall to house support functions including engineering, training and software development.

Henkel, a German consumer goods manufacturer with its North American headquarters in Rocky Hill, has broken ground on converting a two-story office building in Trumbull into a new research and development facility.

Hexcel Corp. said it has appointed finance executive James “Jamie” Coogan as executive vice president and chief financial officer

East Hartford-based HORST Engineering says it is hiring as it ramps up production of machined components and assemblies for aerospace customers.

The East Hartford jet engine maker is incorporating additive manufacturing into the production of TJ150 engines to expedite its development.

An application seeking to change a residentially zoned parcel to an industrial zone for an unidentified manufacturer was denied Monday by the Bristol Zoning Commission.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. is pushing back against criticism from its largest shareholder, accusing the European gunmaker seeking seats on its board of attempting to gain influence over the company on terms that would disadvantage other investors.

Rocky Hill-based consumer goods manufacturer Henkel has partnered with U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan on a new marketing campaign.

After announcing last week that it will permanently close its last remaining manufacturing plant in New Britain, toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker this week has provided the state with a specific timetable for layoffs from that facility.