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.
Lebanon-based Kercher Enterprises acquires Bradley Pulverizer
A Lebanon County businessman has purchased an Allentown-based manufacturing firm.
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?
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.
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.
Mowery promotes Hughes to COO
Cumberland County general contractor Mowery has announced new members of its leadership team, including a new chief operating officer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.