The 2025 list of manufacturers based in Jefferson County has been released, showcasing a total of 102 companies ranked by their number of employees. The top three employers are Trimble, Ball Corp., and CoorsTek, with employee counts of 4,727, 4,616, and 2,437, respectively. The industry breakdown among the top 49 companies indicates a strong presence…more
Littleton-based manufacturer Fenix Lighting has introduced a new rechargeable headlamp, offering improved brightness and usability features over its predecessor. The latest model boasts a maximum output of 1600 lumens, reaching distances of up to 558 feet in white light mode. The upgraded red light mode increases visibility from 5 to 20 lumens, enhancing night navigation…more
The Brewers Association revealed the winning beers and ciders from this year’s Great American Beer Festival. A total of 273 breweries and cideries received 347 medals in the competition, which featured a record number of entries. Five beers produced by Jefferson County breweries took home awards. Over seven days, 250 judges evaluated 8,315 entries, including…more
DMC Global Inc. has appointed Sharon Spurlin to its board of directors. Spurlin brings more than 30 years of experience in financial leadership and governance, primarily within the energy and industrial sectors. Currently, Spurlin serves as senior vice president and treasurer at Plains All American Pipeline, overseeing various financial operations. She is also a board…more
Loft Federal LLC, a Golden-based provider of space infrastructure services for the U.S. government, has named Doug Loverro as chairman of the board. His leadership comes as the company prepares to develop a new 60,000-square-foot facility aimed at supporting classified missions. Loverro has a strong background in national security, having held significant roles at the…more
Viega North America has officially opened its new manufacturing, distribution and training facility in Mantua, Ohio, as part of its North American expansion strategy. The 244,000-square-foot facility represents a $178 million investment in the region and will create approximately 68 new jobs over the next two years. The facility incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies and aims…more
Honeywell announced an equity capital raise of approximately $600 million for Quantinuum, a Broomfield company developing advanced quantum computers, at a pre-money equity valuation of $10 billion. This raise includes participation from existing shareholders like JPMorganChase and new investors such as MESH and Korea Investment Partners. The funding aims to advance quantum computing technology, particularly…more
Loft Orbital Federal LLC has received a task order from NASA as part of the agency’s Flight Opportunities program. This task order will support the integration, launch and on-orbit operations of a mission focused on a fault-tolerant flight computer project. The task order is issued under NASA’s fourth Flight Opportunities indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract, which…more
Ball Corp. has completed the sale of 41% of its ownership interest in the Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company (UAC) in Saudi Arabia to a subsidiary of ORG Technology Co., Ltd. for approximately $70 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. This transaction marks a deepening of the relationship between Ball and ORG while allowing…more
Viega North America will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new manufacturing, distribution and training facility in Mantua, Ohio, on Sept. 4, 2025. This event marks a significant step in the Broomfield-based company’s strategy for North American expansion. The 244,000-square-foot facility represents an investment of $178 million, expected to create approximately 68 new jobs in…more
Broomfield-based Quantinuum, along with Mitsui and QSimulate, has introduced a new quantum-integrated chemistry platform aimed at accelerating drug and materials development. The platform is designed to reduce the time and cost of bringing new products to market across industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy and chemicals. The platform enhances research and development through high-precision modeling of…more
Mesa Laboratories Inc. has executed its financial strategy by repaying $97.5 million of its Convertible Senior Notes that were due on Aug. 15, 2025. To fund this repayment, the company drew $97 million under its existing Credit Agreement, bringing its total outstanding balance to $108 million. The proceeds from this drawdown were utilized to settle…more