The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Sandra Cabot and Brendan Dungan, project managers for DED’s Regional Engagement Division, are now Missouri Certified Economic Developers. Certification is provided through the Missouri Economic Development Council’s Missouri Certified Economic Developer (MoCED) Program.

EquipmentShare, a company providing digital solutions for construction, announced today that it is expanding in Columbia. The company’s new location will serve as its corporate headquarters and represents an investment of nearly $100 million and the addition of 555 jobs.

James Hardie, a world leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, announced today it will build a new manufacturing facility in Crystal City, creating 240 new high-paying jobs. The one-million-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will deliver in-demand fiber cement products.

Piston Automotive, a subsidiary of the Piston Group and the world’s largest automotive assembly supplier, announced today it will open a facility in Wentzville, investing more than $10 million and creating 204 new jobs. The company’s new location will increase Piston Automotive’s capacity for producing a variety of components for automotive manufacturers.