New research in 3D printing will change the way manufacturers produce products in an era of supply chain issues and worker shortages, industry experts predict.
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Manufacturing
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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read More »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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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A chain of pain
Pandemic-driven supply chain pain isn’t expected to go away any time soon.
Read More »Armstrong World reports nearly 20% sales gain in Q3
The jump from $246.3 million to $292.2 million accompanied an 8% increase in adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization).
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Innovation funding now available for Pa. Manufacturers
Manufacturers in Pennsylvania looking to make innovations to their operations can now apply for funding from the Manufacturing PA Innovations program.
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