PPG, a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials based in Pittsburgh, announced Monday plans to acquire Ennis-Flint, a global manufacturer of coatings, for approximately $1.15 billi...
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Alcoa Corp. recently agreed to sell its rolling mill business, held by Alcoa Warrick, to Kaiser Aluminum Corp. for approximately $670 million. The agreement includes $587 million in cash and the ...
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The Pennsylvania state budget, which became law on Nov. 23, provides Aqua Pennsylvania a $3.9 million grant to construct a treatment facility at its North Hills well in Upper Dublin Township, Montgome...
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United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel), based in Pittsburgh, announced last week the closing of $63.4 million in Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds with a green bond designation issued thro...
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A bill that could bring new jobs to Pennsylvania by changing the classification of advanced plastics recycling facilities in the state to “manufacturing” was among the pieces of legislation that G...
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The CARES Act-funded Dairy Indemnity Program distributed $7.6 million to 1,550 dairy farmers, according to Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. The program provided funding to dairy farmers who ...
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Tennessee-based Forward Air Corp., an asset-light freight and logistics company, plans to open a facility in Lehigh Valley to serve the East Coast. The company has leased 37,718-square-feet of land...
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The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) recently stated that Appalachia, home to the Marcellus and Utica shale gas formations, is positioned to serve as the epicenter of a petrochemical resur...
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Yardley-based Crown Holdings, a packaging products company, recently announced its 14 beverage can plants in the United States and Canada are operating on renewable energy. The company’s facili...
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The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, reauthorizing nationally registered apprenticeship programs and expanding access to high-quality apprenticesh...
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Legislation that would extend broadband services in underserved areas heads to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk for his signature. Senate Bill 835 creates the Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Program t...
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Construction recently began on Enbridge’s $6.5 million Heidlersburg Solar Project in Tyrone Township in Blair County. The project, which is expected to begin functioning during the second quart...
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Coatesville Savings Bank leadership announced last week the company’s name change to Prosper Bank to reflect the bank’s growth and expanded reach over its 100 years in service. The company’s ...
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The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) recently approved Miller Fabrication Solutions’ apprenticeship program. Approval means the program meets DLI standards and is eligible to r...
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84 Lumber Co., based in Washington County, reached $4 billion in annual sales for the first time in the company's 65-year history. "84 Lumber is proud to be an American company focused on putting A...
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National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) said it is committed to prioritizing natural gas utilization, leveraging its capabilities and expertise to identify more uses for natural gas and bring val...
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The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC), one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, announced Monday that the company has signed a definitive agreement w...
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Braskem, a petrochemical company, recently invested $10 million to expand its U.S. Innovation and Technology (I&T) Center located in Pittsburgh. The facility, a polymer research center, is the comp...
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Aramark, a company that provides uniforms and facilities management, recently launched a building and asset management solution designed for owners and operators. Aramark Intelligent Workplace Expe...
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Talen Energy Corporation said this week it will cease burning coal at its Montour power generation facility in Pennsylvania by the end of 2025, while also investing in renewable energy and battery sto...
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