Millions in funding handed to Industrial Resource Centers across Pa.
More than $5 million to help provide technical assistance to manufacturers with changes to markets, new technologies and competition, was awarded Thursday to Pennsylvania’s Industrial Resource Centers (IRCs), according to officials.
Harsco Corp. joins in worldwide environmental effort
Cumberland County’s Harsco Corp. announced Monday that its environmental division has joined with other corporations around the world to be involved in the first sustainability standard for the steel industry.
State seeks grant applications for $20 million in STEM and computer science education funds
The state Department of Education is accepting grant applications for an available $20 million earmarked for schools and other organizations looking to grow their STEM and computer science programs.
Harsco sells Monroe County manufacturer
Cumberland County-based manufacturer Harsco Corp. sold its boiler manufacturing business in Monroe County this month as it continues to divest its industrial segment.
Three takeaways from The State of Innovation summit
More than 200 people turned out late last month to “The State of Innovation: Generating Ideas to Grow PA” summit held at Penn State Harrisburg in Lower Swatara Township
TAIT acquires UK staging company
Lititz-based company TAIT, one of the largest live event design and staging businesses in the world, has become even larger with the acquisition this week of a competing European staging company.
Video series tackles myths in skilled trades
The York Builders Association released a series of seven short videos designed to educate viewers on the positives of joining a skilled trade.
Engine maker helping air travel reduce carbon emissions
Aviation businesses are concerned about keeping their costs low in addition to making their equipment more energy efficient.
State, federal representatives discuss job opportunities
Building job opportunities through both state and federal programs were discussed Thursday as legislators and department secretaries spoke about creating new work opportunities through grants.
Lebanon County plant spearheads energy savings initiative
Employees at TE Connectivity’s Lebanon County manufacturing plant helped lay the foundation for the company’s global initiative to decrease its energy consumption over the last decade.
Hearing held on automated vehicles
State legislators and members of the public got a glimpse Monday morning of a possible near future transportation option during a demonstration and hearing on automated vehicles in downtown Harrisburg.
The Cannabis Challenge: Risky Business
Cannabis entrepreneurs face financial and legal challenges when securing real estate. For cannabis entrepreneurs, finding a place to operate their business presents considerable challenges amidst the uncertainty surrounding the legality of cannabis. It’s an industry rife with risk, but also opportunities.