WICHITA, KS — Aerospace structures manufacturer Spirit Aerosystems announced the allocation of $80 million in federal funding to bolster its production for the defense sector.

HUTCHINSON, KN — Superior Boiler has announced that it will relocate its Richmond, Virginia, subsidiary here beginning in the second quarter of 2021.

WICHITA, KS — Spirit AeroSystems announced the completion of its first integrated forward fuselage section for the Boeing 767.

HUTCHINSON, KS—The Siemens wind turbine nacelle assembly plant here expects to resume full operations within the next week. The company had furloughed about 60 workers last week because some of the parts needed to make wind turbines were delayed at docks along the West Coast.

LIBERTY, KS—LMV Automotive is expanding its new parts manufacturing operation with a $48.7 million addition that will increase its workforce by 166 employees.

ELWOOD, KS—Pro-Dig LLC, which makes industrial drilling equipment, is closing its manufacturing operation in China and building a $5 million assembly plant here.

WICHITA, KS—Beechcraft Corp. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a leaner, more efficient airplane manufacturer.