A delegation from the Republic of Ghana came to Millersville University Thursday to explore trade agreements and partnerships with local companies. 

Reuters news service reported that The Hershey Co. will invest $90 million to open two more production lines in its Mexican plant in Nuevo Leon, according to a representative for the global confectioner.

Lancaster-based Ecore International, a privately held company that specializes in transforming reclaimed materials into flooring and surface products, is investing $25.5 million to open a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ozark, Alabama.

Mountville, Lancaster County-based AHF Products, which recently acquired the former Armstrong flooring plant in Lancaster, announced it will close its Titusville, Crawford County factory and move manufacturing of select solid and engineered wood flooring products to Kentucky and Tennessee. 

A tentative agreement on a five-year deal with BAE Systems covering approximately 800 workers in the company's York facility was announced Wednesday by United Steelworkers Local 7687.

New Holland Agriculture North America has introduced a new lineup of front boom sprayers it says will enhance efficiency while covering more acres per hour. 

Lancaster-based Photonis Defense was awarded two significant contracts this year from the Navy, launching the 65-employee company on a major growth path.

Holla Spirits, a millennial-owned spirits company in York has expanded its Mid-Atlantic distribution agreement with Lanterna Distributors, Inc. to grow the company’s vodka brand in Virginia. 

The maker of Frosted Flakes, Pringles, and Pop Tarts has hit upon a new strategy to grow its brands: Get smaller first and bigger second. In June, Kellogg’s announced it will split its operations into three new companies, but not in a way you might expect. The new companies are being grouped not only by product type but also by geographics and ingredients.

Gardian Booth, a manufacturer of prefabricated structures, will create 33 jobs with the relocation of its headquarters to Waynesboro, Franklin County, from Orangeburg, New York. 

York-based Voith Hydro welcomed the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act Tuesday that the company said will provide a boost to the American clean energy economy with clean energy tax credits and requirements for domestic sourcing.  

For the first time, the York-based Manufacturers’ Association and The Milton Hershey School have joined forces on a pre-apprenticeship program.

To keep up with consumer demand for its products, including its widely popular turkey bacon, Godshall Quality Meats is investing $74 million to expand its Lebanon plant, doubling the size to more than 200,000 square feet.

U.S. Small Business Administration today said the Biden-Harris Administration exceeded its small business federal contracting goal, awarding $154.2 billion in contracts to small businesses. 

Yazoo Mills, Inc., New Oxford, expanded its operations this spring in Hanover as it celebrates 120 years in business.