A recent survey of 95 south central Pennsylvania manufacturers punctuates the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the industry.

Harsco Corporation has appointed Wendy Livingston to serve as senior vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer, in which she will be responsible to develop the human resources global strategy for the Camp Hill-based sustainable solutions provider and its 13,000 employees located in more than 30 countries.

Businesses and individuals considering bankruptcy during the pandemic might be holding off for now while the crisis unfolds, but experts expect bankruptcies to rise as companies continue to struggle.

State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said his department’s report on the state’s controversial waiver process that allowed certain businesses to operate amid the pandemic will be released to the public during the first week of October, with a target release date of Oct. 6.

When your business depends on inventory, any mishap can lead to trouble. From dissatisfied customers to wasted funds, problems can compound quickly as seemingly small errors turn into profit-eating catastrophes. Here’s how to stay ahead of issues so you can avoid an ugly snowball effect.

Harrisburg-native Sean Banks had an epiphany when he was restocking a cooler at the local convenience store he managed — one that would lead him to starting Krisp Drinks LLC, a beverage company with the goal of providing a healthy alternative to sugary sodas and flavored waters.

American Honda Motor Co. agreed to pay a total of $85 million to 48 states including Pennsylvania to settle allegations from state Attorneys General that it concealed safety issues related to defects in frontal airbag systems installed in certain Honda and Acura vehicles.

Plastic packaging manufacturer Graham Packaging Co., could soon be separated from parent company Reynolds Group Holdings Limited if the company’s initial public offering of common stock is successful.

Lancaster-based ceiling manufacturer Armstrong World Industries recently acquired the business and assets of Moz Designs, a California-based designer and fabricator of custom ceilings and walls, with plans to grow Armstrong’s metal products.

Amazon will bring not one, but two, fulfillment centers to Berks County, adding about 1.6 million square feet of logistics space and likely hiring more than 1,000 workers, according to Berks County economic development officials.

Armstrong Flooring shareholders are suing the Lancaster-based manufacturer to reclaim investment losses they say resulted from the company’s violation of federal securities laws.

Dental product manufacturer Dentsply Sirona plans to end all production activities at its West College Avenue, York manufacturing facility following losses in the second quarter of 2020.

A coalition of 59 industry trade groups are calling on the commonwealth’s Congressional delegation to pass safe harbor liability protections against “unwarranted lawsuits” resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic for businesses that comply with health and safety guidelines.

Nestle Purina intends to expand its Cumberland County operations with a $167 million investment in new processing and packaging lines at its Hampden Township manufacturing plant.

Lancaster-based Armstrong World Industries is expanding its offerings of custom felt ceiling and wall solutions with the acquisition of Chicago-based Turf Design Inc.