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Parts maker D. Gillette announces move to Forks Township
A company that manufactures assembly parts and equipment for the military is locating in Forks Township. D. Gillette Industrial Services is moving to the location with the help of a 10-year $380,000 low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. DGI is spending around $1 million to acquire a[...]
PPL joins global investment platform to promote clean energy
PPL Corp. of Allentown has joined Energy Impact Partners’ global investment platform as part of its effort to transition to clean energy. It has committed to invest up to $50 million across EIP’s investment platform to shift to lower carbon-based energy generation. By working with EIP, PPL will have more[...]
Biden sells infrastructure plan, promises job growth, during stop at Mack Trucks
President Joe Biden stumped for his infrastructure plan at one of the Lehigh Valley’s signature manufacturing companies – Mack Trucks, -- telling more than 100 workers, dignitaries and residents that it will create good-paying jobs for American workers like them. He lauded Mack, United Auto Workers Local 677 and the[...]
Shoe Designer succeeds in running to better life
Allen Davis grew up in Philadelphia surrounded by gangs and hardships. Instead of falling prey, he forged ahead with education, sports and mentors and now, at 59, the Allentown resident has created a brand of sneakers he says can be worn in almost any environment. The sneakers, Dirty Money on[...]
Biden praises Mack, union workers and the Lehigh Valley for manufacturing success
President Joe Biden today lauded Mack Truck, the United Auto Workers Local 677 and the Lehigh Valley for their efforts in growing American manufacturing during a visit to the Lower Macungie Mack plant. Biden told the crowd of more than 100 workers, dignitaries and residents that a bipartisan agreement on[...]
G&T Industries to build new plant in Bern Township
G&T Industries, a foam and rubber fabricating facility, plans to construct a 100,000-square-foot building on nearly 13 acres of land purchased from the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance. The building, to be constructed at the intersection of Leisczs Bridge and Van Reed roads in Bern Township near G&T’s current location on[...]
TransEdge modifies a truck that will be welcome at any cookout
TransEdge Truck Centers custom-built a one-of-a-kind Mack truck with cooking grills at their Modification Center that will be available for use by the community. TransEdge Truck Centers, a network of full-service Mack, Volvo, Hino and Crane Carrier dealerships that offer new and used trucks sales, parts, and service in Allentown. “The grill truck is a[...]
Gov. Wolf highlight importance of investments in start-up companies during stop at Factory in Bethlehem
Governor Tom Wolf highlight the importance of investing in Pennsylvania’s start-up companies during a visit to Factory LLC in Bethlehem. The governor met with representatives of companies affiliated with Factory, including Stuffed Puffs, which received a $1 million funding proposal from the commonwealth in 2019 to expand its manufacturing operations[...]
Ben Franklin announces $275K in regional investments
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania announced that it recently invested $275,000 with five companies in the region. It made an early-stage company loan of $100,000 to Raven Biomaterials LLC in TechVentures in Bethlehem. The company will use the funds to further develop new magnetic beads that are used[...]
Foreign investment lands LVEDC a spot in research project
The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation was chosen by SelectUSA to be part of a competitive research program based on its success in bringing investment from foreign countries into the valley. SelectUSA, a government program led by the U.S. Department of Commerce, chose the local organization as one of 12[...]
Ohio manufacturer plans $80 million expansion in Berks County
An Ohio-based producer of advanced engineered materials is planning an $80 million expansion of manufacturing operations in Berks County. Materion Corp. will be creating at least 65 new, full-time jobs as well as retaining 132 jobs at another existing Berks County site in Leesport. The company has had operations in[...]
LifeAire Systems sees staggering growth with COVID-19 demand for air purification
When Kathryn Worrilow, founder and CEO of LifeAire Systems LLC, began research to create her company, her focus was very specific – in vitro fertilization. It was a very small market, but one she saw as important to families trying to have children. But with the arrival of COVID-19, she[...]
