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Ben Franklin Technology Partners invests $465,000 in regional economic development
Several Lehigh Valley companies have been selected to receive financial support from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP_NEPA) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $465,000 in support of regional economic development. Eleven companies and 12 business incubators from[...]
Penske Logistics honored for logistics services to General Motors
General Motors recognized Reading-based Penske Logistics with two 2021 Supplier of the Year awards. Penske Logistics’ work in the automotive sector was recognized by General Motors at GM’s recent Phoenix awards ceremony. Penske took home the hardware in the Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) category for services provided in Mexico, and[...]
Diesel price increases will cost consumers and slow delivery of goods
The trucking industry is vital to the supply chain across the nation. As diesel prices rise, and they have been rising fast, the cost of moving goods is also increasing. That increased cost is being passed along from shipper to hauler to receiver, and ultimately, to the consumer. Rebecca Oyler,[...]
Senator Bob Casey secures funding for community projects in Lehigh Valley and Berks County
Senator Bob Casey, through letters to subcommittee members, secured $81.6 million for community projects across the state, including several in Lehigh Valley and Berks County. “I am pleased to announce that I have secured critical funding for projects across Pennsylvania, including investments in infrastructure, workforce development programs, protections for natural[...]
Lehigh Valley warehouse sprawl not easily contained
The rapid growth in the Lehigh Valley is a balancing act for those tasked with approving projects and improving roads and infrastructure. The balance, however, is dictated, in part, by state laws that restrict municipalities from turning developers away if the area of interest is zoned for the proposed project,[...]
Lehigh Valley ranks among industrial growth leaders
E-commerce was on the rise before the pandemic first swept across the country two years ago. But the initial outbreak, and resulting stay-at-home orders, began a spike in online shopping that shows little sign of slowing. That, in turn, has fueled an increased demand for, and construction of, distribution space[...]
Australian manufacturer to hire 130 at new Allentown facility
Gov. Tom Wolf said today an Australian manufacturer will create 130 new jobs at its first U.S. facility in Allentown. Easy Signs, Inc., a manufacturer of high quality digitally printed signage, has leased a 72,000-square-foot facility at 7346 Penn Drive in Upper Macungie Township. Easy Signs anticipates a soft product[...]
Mack Trucks now taking orders for electric refuse truck
Mack Trucks announced Wednesday that its next generation Mack LR Electric battery-electric vehicle (BEV) is available for order. The Class 8 Mack LR Electric refuse truck model offers customers a more sustainable option for refuse and recycling collection. Mack began production of the LR Electric in 2021 at its Lehigh[...]
Just Born to sell custom PEEPS boxes
Just Born of Bethlehem is offering fans of its PEEPS marshmallow chicks something new this year – the ability to customize their own box of PEEPS. The company has launched, My PEEPS, which will allow customers to create a made-to-order box of a dozen chicks with a variety of chocolatey and[...]
Pipcorn hopes to go big with Gopuff
You may have seen Pipcorn on the shelves of your local grocery store, but you may not know that the heirloom corn-based snacks got their national launch here in the Lehigh Valley. The product was discovered in Chicago, and brought to life in Brooklyn, but it was thanks to Factory[...]
Mack Defense partners with armor manufacturer for defense contract
Mack Defense of Allentown said it has partnered with TenCate Advanced Armor USA to provide a force protection system for the Mack Granit-based M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT) and other Mack Defense vehicle platforms. TenCate provided design and engineering support to Mack Defense to equip the M917A3 HDT with a force[...]
Polymer Contours moving from Bridgeworks to own facility
Polymer Contours Inc. is moving from the Allentown Economic Development Corporation’s business incubator to the former A1 Restaurant & Janitorial Supply building at 732 N. Sixteenth St. and Sumner Avenue in Allentown. Polymer Contours President Tyson Daniels purchased the former restaurant supply store in February for $1.3 million. [...]
