Manufacturing

OC Automakers See November Declines

Month had fewer selling days

Laura Schwab Jumps to Rivian

Former Aston Martin Americas president joins as sales ramp at electric automaker

Brea’s Veris Manufacturing Acquired

Emerald buys 120-employee contractor

Defense-Driven Ducommun Bullish on 2021

AEROSPACE: Expects return to growth mode

Back on track; big projects

Anduril Stresses Contributions of Former Military Members

Veterans Make Up About 20% of Firm’s Workforce

Anduril Industries, the tech-focused defense and border protection company in Irvine, says it believes so much in military experience that about 20% of its workforce is made up of veterans.

Disney Takes Pandemic Hit; Others Boost Jobs

Albertsons, Edwards, Allied Universal Climb in Ranks

Despite being battered by COVID-19, a slimmer Walt Disney Co. held onto its spot as the largest employer in Orange County by headcount, while the next two largest employers—University of California-Irvine and the local county administration—managed to increase their staffs.

Adagio Medical Scores $42M for Heart Device

HEALTH: New way to treat cardiac arrhythmias

Bergheim backers, big market

Axonics Sees Sales Jolt, as Stock Rises

DEVICES: Could hire 100 more in OC in ‘21

Growth in size, market, rep

STARTUPS & INNOVATIONS

Monet Networks Inc. of Irvine recently raised a $500,000 bridge round of financing led by India’s SenseAI Ventures.

Mitchell & Ness Start Mash-Up with SI

First of Several Capsules Launched with Magazine

Irvine-based vintage clothing and apparel firm Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co. struck an interesting deal with publisher Sports Illustrated that will include capsule collections for NFL, NBA and MLB fans.