Ansys purchase software tool
Pittsburg-based Ansys, an engineering simulation software company, recently purchased the Rocky DEM (discrete element method) tool from Engineering Simulation and Scientific Software, a long-term Ansy...
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CryoConcepts moving Northampton County facility
CryoConcepts, a portable cryosurgery and cryotherapy products manufacturer, plans to relocate from Bethlehem to Forks Township in Northampton County. The move allows the company to upgrade from a ...
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Burns Medical merges with Southland Industries
Philadelphia-based Burns Medical will enter into a brand consolidation with its parent company Southland Industries, the companies announced Thursday. The unified company will leverage Southlandâ€...
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EQT eliminating pneumatic devices, reduces methane emissions by 70 percent
On Wednesday, Pittsburgh-based EQT Corporation announced it had reduced its methane emissions by 70 percent by eliminating 100 percent of its natural gas-powered pneumatic devices from its operations ...
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Rep. Aument announces priorities for 2023-2024 legislative session
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Rep. Ryan Aument (R-36) announced his priorities for the upcoming legislative session focusing on lowering taxes and increasing energy independence, reliability, and resilienc...
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Hill International, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. merge
Philadelphia-based Hill International, Inc. (Hill) announced it had completed a strategic merger with Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI) during the last week of December. The two companie...
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Rhoads Industries receives $400,000 state grant
The Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career (MTTC) program recently awarded Rhoads Industries a $400,000 grant to increase career awareness in manufacturing. Rhoads Industries will apply ...
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Legislation addressing flooding to be reintroduced next year
Four pieces of legislation that did not pass the full Senate this session are expected to be reintroduced next legislative session. The bills, addressing flooding, were developed following a hearin...
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Veterans’ Trust Fund accepting grant applications
The Pennsylvania Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF) is accepting grant applications for programs and services benefiting veterans. Grants will be considered for veteran service organizations with 501(c)(...
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Gov. Wolf encourages low-income Pennsylvanians to enroll in Affordable Connectivity Program
On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf advised low-income households across the state they could reduce their internet service costs by enrolling in the Affordable Connectivity Program. The prog...
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State’s 17th Congressional District to receive $15.2M through federal FY23 funding
Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District will receive more than $15.2 million in federal funding through the $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Appropriations bill. The funding will suppor...
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Doyle: Omnibus spending act contains $33M for 18th District projects
U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Penn) said the Omnibus federal spending package would include more than $33 million in community project funding for Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District. The Conso...
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More than $13M for Berks, Montgomery counties FY23 appropriations, Rep. Dean says
The 2023 appropriations government funding package includes more than $13 million for 15 community projects in Berks and Montgomery counties, U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) said. The Consolidated...
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Apprenticeship programs receive $1.8M in state grants from Labor & Industry Department
The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) recently awarded nine local workforce development boards (LWDBs) $1.8 million in registered apprenticeship program grants. Funding was provided through th...
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Navy awards $18M contract to Johnstown company
Enterprise Ventures Corporation (EVC), based in Johnstown, Pa., announced Tuesday it had been awarded an $18 million contract from Naval Supply Systems Command (AVSUP). The contract will allow EVC...
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IBEW apprenticeship program receives nearly $300,000 grant
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) recently awarded a $296,396 grant through the Pre-Apprentice and Apprenticeship Grant Program to the International Brotherhood of Elec...
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SEPTA announces second large-scale solar project
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and Lightsource bp will partner on a 25-megawatt solar project, the two entities announced Tuesday. The project will bring their joint statew...
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U.S. Steel, United Steelworkers ratify collective bargaining agreement
Pittsburgh-based United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) announced Tuesday that its new four-year collective bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers union (USW) had been ratified. T...
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New life sciences project gets loan from JLL’s Capital Markets group
Project partners for a new state-of-the-art life sciences research facility planned for Philadelphia received a $290 million construction loan from JLL’s Capital Markets group Monday. The fundin...
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Traditions Bank to open in Lancaster County
York-based Traditions Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Traditions Bancorp, recently announced it plans to open its second full-service branch in Lancaster County. The branch will be located in a...
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