BREMEN, IN—Universal Bearings, a manufacturer of needle bearings, will invest $39.1 million to expand its assembly plant here, creating up to 78 new jobs by 2017.
WHITEWATER, WI—Generac Power Systems, which makes generators, is part of a growing wave of U.S. manufacturers that have reshored production from China in the past year.
BEAUMONT, TX—HVAC manufacturer Air Comfort Inc. intends to build a new 18,000-square-foot office and assembly plant here next to its existing facility.
MONTREAL—BRP Inc., the former recreational products division of Bombardier Inc. that makes Ski-Doos and off-road vehicles, will invest $55 million to build a third assembly plant in Mexico.
OSCEOLA, WI—Polaris Industries will spend $1.75 million to expand its engine assembly plant here, a move that will create 60 new jobs and retain 200 old jobs.
PARKSTON, SD—MDS Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of attachments for small tractors, is expanding its assembly operations here. The company plans to add 15 to 20 jobs.
EL SEGUNDO, CA—The worldwide market for industrial machinery will reach $1.6 trillion this year, up from $1.5 trillion in 2013. This represents annual growth of 6.3 percent, more than twice the 2.9 percent increase seen in 2013. Strong growth is forecast to continue for the next four years, with revenue rising to $2 trillion by 2018.