Committee advances tax code bill
The state Senate Finance Committee recently advanced legislation that would expand the 21st Century Manufacturing Innovation and Reinvestment Deduction Act. Under the current Manufacturing Innovati...
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MSA Safety to purchase gas detection company
MSA Safety Incorporated, a safety equipment manufacturer based in Pittsburgh, recently entered into an agreement to purchase New Kensington-based Bacharach from California private equity firm FFL Part...
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LED lighting company moving headquarters to Erie
Truck-Lite Co., a provider of LED lighting systems for commercial vehicles, plans to relocate its headquarters from Falconer, N.Y., to Erie’s Knowledge Park. The company will lease a nearly 30,00...
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Glenmede opens new office in Pittsburgh
Investment and wealth management firm Glenmede announced Monday it will establish a private wealth office in Pittsburgh. As part of the Philadelphia-based company's targeted regional expansion str...
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PPG receives approval for purchase of Finnish company
The Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia recently gave PPG regulatory approval for its offer to purchase Tikkurila, a Finnish producer and distributor of decorative paint and coatings. The tran...
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MI Windows and Doors expanding operations in Dauphin County
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday that Gratz Borough-based MI Windows and Doors will expand its operation in Dauphin County, creating nearly 100 new jobs. One of the largest suppliers of vinyl and al...
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Alcoa exploring carbon emission reduction technology
Pittsburgh-based Alcoa Corporation announced it will develop a project to significantly reduce carbon emissions in the alumina refining process. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) awar...
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Harsco releases environmental report
Camp Hill-based Harsco Corp., an industrial and specialty waste streams solutions provider, recently released an Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report highlighting its corporate sustainabili...
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Technology companies partner on new carbon fiber recycling program for 3D filament
Braskem, the world’s leading biopolymers producer, and Vartega, a recycler of advanced materials including carbon fiber reinforced plastics, recently expanded their partnership for a new 3D Printing...
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PIDC taps Dominion Energy for Philadelphia Navy Yard O&M contract
PIDC, a public-private economic development corporation that owns and develops the Philadelphia Navy Yard, awarded Dominion Energy a 10-year electric utility operations and maintenance (O&M) services ...
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Jobs rally held to oppose Gov. Wolf’s proposed carbon tax plan
Energy industry leaders, union trade groups and elected representatives held a jobs rally on Wednesday in Pittsburgh to oppose Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed plan to enter Pennsylvania into the Regional G...
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Hershey to acquire confectionery brand Lily’s
The Hershey Co. recently entered into an agreement to purchase Lily's confectionery brand for an undisclosed amount in cash. Lily’s is a better-for-you (BFY) brand. BFY snacking has been growin...
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Boeing extends Triumph Group’s contract
Boeing Commercial Airplanes extended three contracts in April with Triumph Group, a Berwyn-based company serving the global aviation industry. "We are proud to continue our longstanding relationshi...
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Quench announces acquisition of Eastern Pure Water
King of Prussia-based Quench, a leading provider of filtered water solutions, announced Tuesday it has acquired Eastern Pure Water, a dealer of Wellsys-branded point-of-use drinking water systems base...
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PPG purchases coatings manufacturer
PPG recently completed the purchase of German-based Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications Wörwag specializes in developing sustainable liquid, powde...
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Cardinal Systems expanding in two counties
Cardinal Systems, a steel wall panel, thermomoulded and extruded plastic products, and vinyl pool liners fabricator and manufacturer, plans to expand its existing operation and production capacity. ...
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UGI announces commitment to reduce greenhouse gases by 55 percent by 2025
Valley Forge-based UGI Corporation announced Friday that it would commit to reducing its Scope I greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent over the next five years. As part of the energy products com...
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Clearly Clean recognized as the fastest-growing manufacturer in northeast Pennsylvania
Orwigsburg, Penn.-based Clearly Clean Products, LLC, has been recognized as the fastest-growing manufacturer in northeast Pennsylvania by the Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Associa...
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PPG invests $13M in Chinese paint, coating facility
Pittsburgh-based PPG recently completed $13 million in upgrades at its Chinese paint and coatings facility. Upgrades include eight new powder coating production lines and an expanded Powder Coating...
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Cleveland company opening facility in Harrisburg
Cleveland-based GE Current, an advanced lighting and intelligent controls company, recently opened a new distribution center near Harrisburg. The company will use the distribution center to provi...
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