Tax cuts spur Carpenter Tech to invest $100M in its Reading plant
Carpenter Technology Corp., a Philadelphia-based manufacturer and distributor, said it would invest $100 million in technology and equipment for its Reading plant.
Diverse, nimble and growing for 40 years in tech services
He’s had a four-decade surfboard ride atop an industry that has changed faster – with more disruption, hype, reward and promise – than any other.
Berks Realtor to appear on HGTV ‘House Hunters’ episode
Showing homes is a rather routine affair.
NFL legend Terry Bradshaw to speak at annual Reading Chamber dinner
Former Pittsburgh Steelers’ star quarterback Terry Bradshaw will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s annual dinner May 31, chamber officials announced.
TV show to shoot at Reading’s Franklin Street Station
The renovated but defunct Franklin Street Station in Reading will get temporary use as the set for a television show that begins filming its pilot this weekend.
Berks and Schuylkill students, manufacturers celebrate video contest
Tuesday night it was Berks and Schuylkill County’s turn to shine the light on “What’s so Cool About Manufacturing?”
DEP issues permits to begin construction on Berks power plant
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection agency has given its go-ahead for construction to begin on a $600 million natural gas electrical generation facility in Birdsboro.
Penn State Berks gets $3M gift from local business leaders
Two longtime Berks business leaders gave $3 million to Penn State Berks for a new scholarship program, Penn State officials announced today.
Carpenter Technology acquires additive manufacturing technology company
Carpenter Technology Corp., headquartered in Philadelphia with manufacturing operations in Berks County, has acquired MB CalRAM LLC.
Cambridge-Lee names new CEO
Berks County-based Cambridge-Lee Industries, one of the world's largest copper tubing manufacturers, announced the appointment of a new CEO.
RACC names ‘tireless advocate’ for community colleges as new president
Susan Looney will become Reading Area Community College’s new president, its board of trustees announced.
Berks agencies to relocate to former Baker College building
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance and its three affiliates will move in March to the former Baker College building in downtown Reading.