Jim Vertuno

Associated Press
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Toto Expands U.S. Toilet Production, Leans Heavily on Automation to Make Luxury Loos
August 22, 2025
Apache attack helicopter launching missiles.
Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract for Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles, Hellfire Production
August 22, 2025
L3Harris Technologies Chair and CEO Christopher E. Kubasik speaks at the opening of the 94,000-square-foot satellite integration and test facility.
L3Harris Expands Florida Facility to Support America’s Golden Dome
August 22, 2025
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Bosch Rexroth Breaks Ground on Pennsylvania Expansion
August 22, 2025
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