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IDeal Semiconductor launches next generation of silicone semiconductor
Lehigh Valley-based iDEAL Semiconductor has announced the first of its 200 V family of SuperQ-based MOSFETs has entered mass production, with four additional 200 V devices now sampling. “By expanding SuperQ into 200 V, iDEAL is proving that silicon innovation is far from over,” Mark Granahan, CEO and founder of[...]
Phoenix Tube expansion nears completion
J.G. Petrucci Company Inc. said it is nearing completion on a 75,000 square-foot expansion for Phoenix Tube Company Inc., a manufacturer of stainless-steel tubing, rounds, squares, rectangles, and processed flat bar for ornamental and structural applications. Located adjacent to Phoenix Tube’s existing 200,000-square-foot facility at 925 Bethlehem Drive, the new building[...]
Bosch Rexroth breaks ground on facility expansion
A Bethlehem manufacturer is growing. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for Bosch Rexroth at 2300 City Line Road in Bethlehem, to mark an expansion of the supplier of drive and control technologies facilities. The expansion will add 50,000 square feet to Bosch Rexroth’s existing facility, which the company said[...]
At Unique Snacks, a 7th generation leads with purpose
Unique Pretzel Bakery, Inc. was trademarked and incorporated by Paul Spannuth, over one hundred years and seven generations ago. As one of the leading, award-winning and creative family businesses in the snack industry, the product is so beloved and favored, it is not unusual for it to be shipped down-under,[...]
Mack Lehigh Valley Operations begins production of new Pioneer truck
Mack Truck has begun production of its all-new Pioneer model at its Lehigh Valley Operations manufacturing facility in Macungie. The new highway truck, which was first unveiled in April 2025, represents the most significant advancement in Mack’s long-haul offerings, combining unprecedented aerodynamic performance, driver comfort and fuel efficiency the[...]
East Penn reports on sustainability efforts
East Penn Manufacturing has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s commitment to sustainability through environmental accomplishments. The new report reflects 2024 data and highlights the company’s approach toward a[...]
Mack Defense awarded new $221M contract from U.S. Navy
Mack Defense has been awarded a new five-year contract to continue production of the U.S. Army’s M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck. The contract is for up to 450 trucks for up to $221.8 million. This new agreement follows the successful fulfillment of the initial contract awarded in 2018 and comes after the[...]
EnerSys to lay off 575 in corporate restructuring plan
Reading-based EnerSys announced Wednesday that it plans to lay off approximately 575 employees, or 11% of its workforce. The battery makers said that the layoffs are primarily focused on corporate and management positions. It called the action part of a strategic restructuring plan under the company’s new leadership, which it[...]
Shapiro Administration invests $1M to grow Bucks County business
Filter Services Inc. awarded $1M low-interest PIDA loan. Expansion will create 7 new jobs and retain 15 in Bucks County. PIDA loans support Pennsylvania’s economic development strategy. To help boost business growth and create and retain jobs in Bucks County, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced[...]
FLSmidth sells cement unit to Pacific Avenue for $175M
FLSmidth, which has its U.S. headquarters in Allentown, has entered into an agreement to divest its cement business to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, a global private equity firm for a total of approximately $175 million U.S. In early 2023, FLSmidth announced its new pure-play strategy for its Mining[...]
AMPAL adding aluminum powder production line in Palmerton
AMPAL Inc., the largest producer of aluminum powder in North America, is expanding with a new production line in Palmerton. To help celebrate the occasion, the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation will be holding a ribbon cutting at AMPAL’s location at 2115 Little Gap Road. The new line is[...]
East Penn names new CEO and president in leadership shift
With the pending retirement of its president and CEO, East Penn Manufacturing Co. is restructuring its executive leadership team to have separate roles for the positions of CEO and president. Starting Sept. 29, Pete Stanislawczyk will be promoted to CEO and Christy Weeber will be promoted to the company’s[...]
