Manufacturing

Noteworthy Industry Profiles


Lockheed Martin Awarded $510M Contract Modification for GPS III Space Vehicles

Lockheed Martin, based in Littleton, has received a $509.8 million modification (P00181) to a previously awarded contract (FA8807‐18‐C‐0009) for Global Positioning System III Follow-On Space Vehicles 21 and 22, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. This modification raises the total cumulative value of the contract to $4.1 billion. Work under this contract will take…more

Ball Corp. CFO Howard Yu to Depart

Ball Corp. (NYSE: BALL) reported that Chief Financial Officer Howard Yu will step down from his position effective June 30, 2025, under a mutual agreement with the company. The company clarified that Yu’s departure is not related to any disagreement over accounting practices, financial reporting, internal controls, or operations. “We appreciate Howard’s contributions during his…more

Invest Qatar and Quantinuum Sign Agreement to Boost Quantum Ecosystem

Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, has signed a strategic agreement with Quantinuum, a Broomfield-based provider of quantum computing and developer of a high-performing quantum computer. The partnership aims to bolster Qatar’s quantum computing ecosystem by supporting Quantinuum’s expansion into the region, highlighted during a recent state visit by the President of the…more

Jeffco’s Top Public Cos. Ranked by 2024 Revenue

A new report has ranked Jefferson County’s public companies based on their revenue for fiscal year 2024, offering a snapshot of the area’s diverse and dynamic economy. The ranking includes 17 companies from a variety of industries, reflecting the breadth of business activity across the region. Together, these companies generated $38.66 billion in revenue during…more

Natural Grocers Launches Vegan Skincare Collection

Natural Grocers, the Lakewood-based, family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has released a new skincare collection under its house brand. The collection includes body washes, scrubs, butters and creams crafted with high-quality, carefully selected vegan ingredients. Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers, said, “At Natural Grocers, we’ve always believed that self-care should…more

Ball Corp. Wins 4 EMBANEWS Awards for Sustainable Packaging

Ball Corp. has been awarded four honors at the 32nd edition of the EMBANEWS Awards, a prominent event in Brazil’s packaging sector. The Broomfield company received awards in the categories of “Technology and Quality,” “Packaging Raw Materials,” “Innovation,” and “Sustainability” for projects developed in collaboration with Brazilian brands Aeroflex, Night Power and Soffie. The initiatives…more

CPI Card Group Acquires Arroweye Solutions for $45M

CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) has acquired Arroweye Solutions Inc. for a purchase price of $45.55 million. Arroweye is a provider of digitally-driven on-demand payment card solutions targeted at the U.S. market. CPI Card Group is a payments technology company providing a comprehensive range of payment cards and related digital solutions. The acquisition is…more

Viega Expands Valve Portfolio with New Products

Viega North America has added globe, wafer check and butterfly valves to its MegaPress and ProPress product lines. The new valves integrate with Broomfield-based Viega’s existing press technology, which accommodates various materials and applications. Viega’s press technology allows customers to use one tool to work with PEX in residential settings, copper and carbon steel in…more