Interroll, manufacturer of specialized conveyors and sorters, celebrated 10 years in Jeffersonville with an open house on Friday.
The plant employs about 30 workers. It’s been located on New Middle Road after moving from Middletown, Ky., a decade ago.
The conveyors shown off at Friday’s tour weren’t the small, simple belts one might find in everyday life. Instead, company officials displayed a series of smart, high-end conveyors and sorters. One belt being manufactured there could read zip codes and automatically sort packages down various shoots, explained Director of Sales and Marketing Michael Brown. UPS recently purchased it.
Another conveyor demonstrated could move several packages down a line without ever letting them touch.
“Many people — if you watch the news media — they beat [Americans] up because we can’t do anything good,” he said. “But we’re doing very innovative stuff.
“Yeah we have a plant in China but we’re not bringing stuff here — we’re making stuff here.”
Plant manager Rodney Chester noted that workers at the plant were cross-trained in different specialties, as well. Someone might start out as a machinist but later learn another trade, such as welding.
Mayor Tom Galligan, on hand for the tour, expressed admiration for the company.
“When you all started 10 years ago we were glad to have you and we thought you were a good business,” he said. “Today, as I walk through here, I don’t think it — I know it.”
He commended the company on its innovation and creativity.
“If the people outside saw what goes on in this building, they’d be amazed,” the mayor said.
The company is based in Sinsheim, Germany and expanded into the U.S. in 1997, said Brown. The plant is planning a move to a more modern facility in the same neighborhood early next year.
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard the respective oral arguments on the town of Sellersburg’s effort to annex the Covered Bridge Subdivision and the Willows on Wednesday. Covered Bridge appealed the trial court’s ruling that the town’s annexation preceded the subdivision’s effort to incorporate into an independent town and that, in exchange for sewer service, the residents would agree to not remonstrate against the annexation attempt.
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Redistricting on tap again for Jeffersonville
Though they just did so last year, it’s already time for the Jeffersonville City Council to start thinking about redistricting again.
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JEFF Fest set for June 9
The Jeffersonville Entire Family Fun Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, will
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Charlestown encourages Realtors and developers to help it grow
he city hosted a showcase for about 200 developers and Realtors at Charlestown High School on Tuesday. The purpose of the showcase was to pitch the city as a place that is expected to prosper, especially in light of the continued development at River Ridge Commerce Center.
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Jeffersonville mayor vetoes two council acts
“It’s a meaningless resolution. It carries no weight. I think it’s political posturing and I’d as soon not be a part of it,” Moore said. “I will not be brought into a political discussion that’s already been decided.”
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Bridges project specifics emerging
Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
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He explained that once construction begins, the expected cost of construction per day will total about $80,000 and the contractor can earn incentives for finishing early and penalties for finishing late. A completion date is set for June 30, 2018. - News and Tribune briefs for May 23, 2012
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Gregg picks Simpson for Dems ticket
Gregg got his biggest applause from the crowd Tuesday when he played up their joint support for women’s access to health care, which has become a national talking point for Democrats.
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TARC OKs rate increases
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Miss Clark County 2012 entrants sought
The contest is based on interview, evening gown and professional wear competition. Any Clark County young woman between the ages of 16 to 21 is eligible to participate.
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
