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Summit highlights funding and research for hemp industry
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding highlighted nearly $1 million in Wolf Administration investments for the commonwealth’s hemp industry as he opened the 2022 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit in Lancaster today.
State grant will boost apprenticeship programs to build skilled labor force in South Central Pa.
The Manufacturers’ Association of York received a state grant to support efforts to grow a skilled workforce in York and surrounding counties.
Apprenticeship programs are on the rise and the state is investing
Apprenticeship programs are growing across the state to help students earn while they learn and provide employers with a stream of workers they need. Thursday, Gov. Tom Wolf announced awards totaling more than $11 million for 26 apprenticeship programs for occupations in agriculture, manufacturing, health care, IT, education, human services, building trades and more. “Apprenticeships [&h[...]
Construction industry reaches into middle schools for future employees
More than 40 volunteers from commercial construction companies introduced middle schoolers to the various careers open to them during a hands-on learning day.
E-commerce boosts industrial growth as people shop from home
According to a study of the top 11 regions in the country by Transwestern Development Company, there has been a 25% increase in growth in manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Southcentral Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley since the global financial crises of 2007-2009.
SCHOTT looks to expand North American business following year of growth
Mainz, Germany-based glass vial manufacturer SCHOTT grew its sales in the United States by 11.1% in 2021 to more than $530.6 million.
How to fight the supply chain blues
Supply chain issues are sweeping across America, affecting businesses both small and large. However, small businesses are taking a bigger hit.
Global food company to lease Mechanicsburg warehouse
A currently unnamed global food company will be leasing a 350,000-square-foot food grade warehouse at 101 Commerce Drive in Mechanicsburg.
York manufacturer announces headquarter expansion
CNC cylindrical grinder and robotic automation system manufacturer Weldon Solutions plans to expand its West Manchester Township, York County-based headquarters by 21,000 square feet.
Manufacturer to move U.S. operations to York County, open new headquarters
Thermal solutions company Mobile Climate Control (MCC) is consolidating its U.S. operations to a new headquarters in West Manchester Township, York County. Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Friday that the manufacturer is set to create 117 new, full-time jobs over the next three years as it moves all of its operations to a new 220,000-square-foot […]
How Utz went from local to national, and its plans to continue expanding
On August 27, 2020, Utz Quality Foods completed a merger with special purpose acquisition firm Collier Creek and made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange four days later as the new Utz Brands, Inc.
A chain of pain
Pandemic-driven supply chain pain isn’t expected to go away any time soon.
