fbpx

Manufacturing

Dec 12, 2019

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.

Dec 9, 2019

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.

Nov 25, 2019

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.

Nov 21, 2019

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.

Nov 9, 2019

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

Nov 7, 2019

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.

Nov 6, 2019

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.

Nov 5, 2019

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.

Nov 1, 2019

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.

Oct 30, 2019

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.

Oct 29, 2019

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.

Oct 28, 2019

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.