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Manufacturing

Jan 30, 2020

Turkey Hill looks downstream to clean the Bay

In what has been described as a first-of-its kind partnership, Turkey Hill has joined with the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to form the Turkey Hill Clean Water Partnership (THCWP), a public/private collaboration aimed at working with farmers to implement best-practices and environmental plans into their operations.

Jan 28, 2020

Lebanon-based Kercher Enterprises acquires Bradley Pulverizer

A Lebanon County businessman has purchased an Allentown-based manufacturing firm.

Jan 24, 2020

Students dispel manufacturing ‘myths’ with video contest

Twenty schools in south central Pennsylvania are collaborating with regional manufacturing companies on a short video contest to answer the question, What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?

Jan 24, 2020

Harlan Electric to work on high-voltage line project

A Dauphin County company has been chosen as a contractor for a major $400 million electrical line project proposed to run between Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Jan 20, 2020

Educators, state agencies seek to ‘rebrand’ trade schools for workforce development

Technical schools are collaborating with state agencies to “rebrand” skilled trade programs as lucrative career paths that streamline students into the 21st century workforce.

Jan 17, 2020

Mowery promotes Hughes to COO

Cumberland County general contractor Mowery has announced new members of its leadership team, including a new chief operating officer.

Jan 10, 2020

Guidelines for ‘ghost guns’ vendors issued by state police

State Police told firearms dealers to expect an automated system to process background checks for the lawful transfer or sale of so-called “ghost guns,” partially manufactured firearm kits that can be assembled by a purchaser with no traceability.

Jan 10, 2020

Harsco sells Houston-based flooring and fencing company

Harsco Corp. announced Friday that it sold its Houston-based metal flooring and fencing company, IKG, to a private equity company, KPS Capital Partners LP, of New York.

Jan 8, 2020

HB Global acquires Arizona HVAC company

Harrisburg-based HB Global LLC announced it has acquired Spectrum Mechanical & Service Contractors LLC, an HVAC company in Arizona.

Jan 7, 2020

Crafting company culture at PCI

As Brian Greenplate walks the floor of his company, Precision Cut Industries, he takes time to personally address each employee, asking them about the pace of their work, their needs for the day or their upcoming holiday plans.

Jan 6, 2020

TranZed teaming up with Technology Council for apprenticeship program

Baltimore-based TranZed Apprenticeships, a non-profit organization working with companies and other non-profits around the country to promote modern apprentice programs, has partnered with the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) to help find jobs for local skilled workers.

Jan 6, 2020

Saucony Creek Brewing wins Best of Show at Pa. Farm Show

A total of 13 Central Pennsylvania breweries won 19 awards in competition, while two Lehigh Valley breweries came away with three awards.