Fisker Automotive, the startup hybrid-electric carmaker backed by the state and federal governments, has laid off another dozen workers at its Newport-area factory. The layoffs, which occurred quietly Friday, come as the company continues closed-door negotiations with the U.S. Energy Department for a loan that could determine whether Fisker ever builds a car in Delaware. … Continue reading
Metal Coaters plans to hire approximately 70 people for its yet-to-open metal coil coating plant in Middletown, the company’s president said. This is the second piece of welcome jobs news in weeks for the city, following the announcement Minnesota-based Metal-Matic considers Middletown a top site for a steel tubing plant that could eventually bring 200 … Continue reading