The next time you come across a military insignia, keep in mind that what you’re looking at very likely got started in Ontario. Action Embroidery Corp., a manufacturing and design company at 1315 W. Brooks St., makes approximately 80 percent of the U.S. armed forces’ official insignias, said Ira Newman, …
Read More »Federal bill would establish one standard for “Made in America” label
For several years, MAG Instrument Inc. in Ontario has been fighting the state of California regarding the right to put “Made in America” on its products. The manufacturer of high-end flashlights favored by much of the world’s law enforcement objects to a state regulation that requires at least 95 percent …
Read More »Threshold to restore helicopters
Threshold Aviation Group in Chino will welcome a Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopter next month, where it will be refurbished and retrofitted so it can be used to fight fires. The military aircraft can transport 30 to 40 people and is one of the world’s largest helicopters, said Doug Crowther, Threshold’s …
Read More »IE United Way announces donations
The Inland Empire United Way has announced that it will donate $566,000 to local nonprofits. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 will be handed out to 45 organizations that serve the Pomona Valley, west end, east valley and the High Desert areas of San Bernardino County during the next year, …
Read More »Local beef jerky maker introduces new products
A San Bernardino company that makes gourmet jerky, meat sticks and meat bars has launched three new products. Cayenne Beef Bars, Herb Citrus Turkey Bars and Sweet BBQ Pork Bars all feature lean cuts of 100 percent grass-fed beef or antibiotic-free turkey or pork, according to a statement released by …
Read More »Casino expansion gets finishing touches
Landscaping has been completed at the expanded Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula. Lifescapes International in Newport Beach moved 18 specimen trees and installed approximately 10,260 trees and shrubs on the property, according to a statement. The $300 million expansion made the facility twice its original size and the largest resort …
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