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Axiota Animal Health Announces Headquarters in Wamego, Kansas
Axiota Animal Health, global leader in cattle health solutions, has announced that it will name its facility in Wamego, Kansas, as the company’s global headquarters. The…
Manufacturer's Childcare Support Model Transforming Workforce
Dymax Inc., a Wamego, Kansas based manufacturer of maintenance-of-way machines, is demonstrating how mid-sized employers can use benefits strategy to strengthen workforce…
NBAF Announces Plans to Hire 150 in Manhattan
Dr. Alfonso Clavijo, director of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), recently announced that the lab, which is the only biosafety level-4 lab in the country that…
K-State Nuclear Program Generates Workforce and Research Results
Kansas State University is cultivating next-generation workforce as it leverages its TRIGA Mark II nuclear reactor facility — one of only 25 university-operated research reactors…
K-State Opens Biomanufacturing Lab and Training Facility
Kansas State University's recently opened Biomanufacturing Laboratory and Training Facility creates industry-aligned training and immersive research experiences that prepare…
USDA Deputy Secretary Tours NBAF & K-State BRI
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden joined U.S. Senator Jerry Moran for a tour of Manhattan's biosecurity research hub on Wednesday, September…
K-State Named Top-5 Agriculture College
The Kansas State University College of Agriculture has moved up to No. 5 in Niche.com’s annual list of the Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences, reinforcing its reputation as…
Torgeson Plans New Manhattan Facility
On August 5th, the Manhattan City Commission approved the sale of 8.5 acres in the Manhattan Business Park, located adjacent to the Manhattan Regional Airport, to Torgeson…
Solar Turbines Taking Over Wamego Caterpillar Facility
Several hundred jobs will be retained in Wamego, Kansas as Solar Turbines plans to begin operations in the Caterpillar Work Tools facility. The announcement was made on May 21st.…
Amazon Plans Facility at Manhattan Business Park
On May 20th, the Manhattan City Commission approved a purchase and sale contract with Amazon.com Services LLC for 16 acres of City-owned land at the Manhattan Business Park,…