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.
Fitz Games Stays Local With Hispanic Account
Comedy-Based Card Games Falls for Casanova
Costa Mesa advertising agency Casanova McCann has added the Fitz Games business to its fold.
New Epson HQ in Los Alamitos Sold for $59M
REAL ESTATE: Lincoln sells to Korean investor
Deal four times 2014 sale
Urovant Commits to Irvine Amid $140M+ Sale
DRUGMAKERS: Preps for commercial launch in ‘21
New owner, new product, same home
New Alteryx CEO Anderson: Buys Likely
TECHNOLOGY: Analytics co. has almost $1B to spend
Wall Street watching