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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Hardwoods forestry industry legislation signed into law
Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed House Bill 110 into law, expanding membership on the state’s Hardwoods Development Council. It took effect immediately as Act 14 of 2021. Created by the Hardwoods...
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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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Wolf administration announces $5M for statewide broadband projects
Pennsylvania will provide $5 million through the Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Program (UHSB) to projects that expand high-speed broadband service infrastructure in unserved and underserved ar...
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Rep. Joyce emphasizes coal jobs at Congressional hearing
U.S. Rep. John Joyce (R-PA) emphasized the importance of Pennsylvania coal jobs at a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing this week with U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. ...
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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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Pennsylvania approves limits on governor’s disaster declarations
A new set of rules governing states of emergency were approved by Pennsylvania voters Wednesday. More than 2 million ballots were cast in the vote on a pair of amendments to the state constitution ...
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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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Representatives comment on restaurant legislation
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) recently joined three other lawmakers in a statement urging Congress to replenish the relief fund for local restaurants. The U.S. Small Business Administration an...
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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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Legislation would advance manufacturing technologies
Legislation recently introduced in the state House of Representatives would support advanced manufacturing technologies by incentivizing investments in equipment, infrastructure, and retention of top-...
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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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