Kavli remembered: Physicist employed thousands, gifted millions
Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County EconomyBorn in Norway, Kavli made his way to the United States after World War II to pursue physics and expand on his lifelong entrepreneurial streak. In the late 1950s, he founded Kavlico Corp., a Moorpark-based maker of advanced sensors for cars and aircraft. He also invested in real estate for more than 50 years.
Wine on wheels: Mobile bottling service works with vintners large and small
Central Coast, Small Business, Tri-County Economy, Wine & ViticultureThe Bottlemeister’s schedule is so busy that CEO Tom Nulman can only take on a few new clients a year. But he tries to make room for small operations, giving them the same pricing as larger clients, even if the lower volumes means he’ll only break even on a day of bottling.
Active Life device finds link between diabetes, bone issues
Health Care & Life Science, Technology, Top StoriesA device made by Santa Barbara-based Active Life Scientific played a critical role in a new study at the Mayo Clinic linking Type 2 diabetes to bone problems.
Cal Poly engineering students team with firms to tackle projects
Central Coast, Technology, Top StoriesAn in-bottle wine aerator, a Spider-Man-like robot that can climb walls and a peach pit detector were among the projects on display at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s mechanical engineering expo on Nov. 21.
Apollo cashes in on CKE with $1.6B sale
Banking & Finance, Top Stories, Tri-County Public CompaniesCKE will join Roark affiliated companies, which include Arby’s, Cinnabon, Carvel, Wingstop, Corner Bakery and a number of others. “The cultural match is very positive, and we look forward to taking full advantage of their experience and expertise in the restaurant segment,” CKE chief executive Andy Puzder told the Business Times.
