Coming back online

A company with an operation in Dunkirk recently had to shut down some of its systems.

Ardagh Group announced in a press release this week that shutdowns of some of its information technology systems and applications came after a “cyber security incident.”

Ardagh, which operates glass manufacturing facilities in Dunkirk and Winchester, said it promptly initiated defense and containment procedures. It has reached out to specialists in an effort to make sure its facilities are being operated safely. Systems are being brought back online in phases.

“While every effort is being made to minimize the impact on our operations, and our customers and suppliers, this incident has resulted in some delay and disruption in parts of our business,” the company said in the release. “This is likely to give rise to some deferral or loss of revenue, as well as to incremental costs.”



Heading to Illinois

Riley Eubanks, who served as The Commercial Review’s city reporter from December 2019 through February 2021, has accepted a job in Illinois.

Eubanks announced this week that he has joined the staff of The State Journal-Register, also as its city reporter. The newspaper is located in Springfield, Illinois, and owned by Gannett, which also owns The Star Press in Muncie, The Palladium-Item in Richmond and The Indianapolis Star.

“I’m thrilled to be reporting in our neighboring state’s capital,” said Eubanks, a 2019 Ball State University graduate who left The Commercial Review in February to move back to his home in the Indianapolis area. “I know I’m ready for the task at hand because of what I learned while working in Portland.”



Bank appoints

First Bank of Berne has appointed Jayde Sills to its agribusiness banking team.

Sills most recently worked in seed sales. She is a graduate of Southern Wells High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management from Purdue University.

“We are incredibly thrilled to have Jayde join the First Bank of Berne Agribusiness team. Her experience and passion for Ag, local background and ability to develop strong relationships makes her a great addition and fits our culture well. Our community is blessed that Jayde is returning home to begin her banking career at First Bank of Berne,” said First Bank of Berne agribusiness banking manager Rick Gentis in a press release.

Sills will work out of the bank’s Bluffton branch.



Relocating

True Fabrications is planning to build a new distribution facility in western Hancock County to move its operation from Indianapolis, the Daily Reporter (Greenfield) reported recently.

The Seattle-based firm that is part of True Brands estimates it will spend about $14 million in the new 200,000-square-foot facility. The company sells products including corkscrews, glasses and other beverage accessories.

“They are at maximum capacity where they’re at,” said Alexis Sowder, a project manager with Indianapolis-based KSM Location Advisors, at a Hancock County Council meeting earlier this year. “There’s no opportunity for growth.”

The move will mean 93 new jobs for Hancock County. The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2022.



Publisher named

Doug McAvoy has been named as the new publisher of The Goshen News, the newspaper reported this week.

McEvoy joins The Goshen News after serving as regional director of audience development for Adams Publishing Group in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. He is returning to Elkhart County after his time as director of audience and digital media for The Elkhart New from 2007 through 2014.

“Rarely does a publisher have the opportunity to lead a hometown publication that is near and dear to their heart,” McAvoy told The Goshen News. “Having deep roots in Elkhart County, I am thrilled to return home where lasting relationships and Michiana partnerships remain.”



Tyson collaborating

Tyson Foods is partnering with the League of United Latin American Citizens to encourage its employees to get vaccinated against coronavirus.

Tyson recently hosted an event with League of United Latin American Citizens CEO Sindy Benavides at the company’s Houston plant. Companywide, 28% of Tyson Foods employees identify as Hispanic or Latino.

“We appreciate LULAC’s partnership and thank Sindy for helping drive awareness about the importance of the vaccine with our team members,” said Tyson senior vice president Hector Gonzalez in a press release. “Our focus has been on providing education and access to the vaccine and this event helped accomplish both of those goals.”



Walgreens launches

In an effort to make sure COVID-19 vaccines are available in areas of need, Walgreens on Monday launched a mobile clinic tour.

The mobile bus clinic will offer walk-up vaccinations at various locations between now and early July. Scheduled stops include May 29 and 30 in Detroit and June 1 in Cincinnati.



Comcast awards

The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Local this week announced $3.475 million in Project Innovation grants.

The grants will be presented to 100 non-profit organizations in 11 markets. They are intended to be used for programs that foster a culture of equity and inclusion, empower youth and inspire participation in community initiatives.

“We’re proud for Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation’s funds to be used by all of these outstanding groups to help create opportunities for others and strengthen the communities we serve,” said NBCUniversal vice president of corporate social responsibility Jessica Clancy in a press release.



CVS appoints

CVS Health has appointed Shawn Guertin as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Guertin served as executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief enterprise risk officer for eight years. He will start his new position with CVS Health on May 28.

“Shawn is an extraordinary leader with a proven track record of developing financial strategies to help companies drive transformation,” said CVS Health president and CEO Karen S. Lynch in a press release. “His deep and broad health care experience will be invaluable and I’m confident he will play an integral role as we transform CVS Health to become an even bigger part of consumers’ everyday health.”



Revenue grows

Walmart announced this week that its total revenue for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2022 went up by $3.7 billion over the previous year.

The company reported total revenue for the quarter of $138.3 billion, an increase of 2.7%. Its operating income went up by 32.3% to $6.9 billion.

“This was a strong quarter,” said Walmart president and CEO Doug McMillon in a press release. “Every segment performed well, and we’re encouraged by traffic and grocery market share trends. Our optimism is higher than it was at the beginning of the year. In the U.S., customers clearly want to get out and shop. We have a strong position as our store environment improves and eCommerce continues to grow.”