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Defenshield deploys veteran sales force to pursue growth
Maker of armor and shields seeks more consistent revenue DeWITT — Defenshield, Inc. decided to change its sales tactics by placing a different set of boots on the ground early this year. Now the 10-year-old DeWitt–based company, which manufactures bullet-, blast-, and fragment-resistant armor and shields, is laying out a path to march toward consistent 20 […]
S3IP partners with Long Island firm to battle counterfeit electronics
VESTAL — The New York State Center for Excellence in Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging at Binghamton University (S3IP) and Long Island–based Applied DNA
Hofmann, Heid’s start distribution, promotion partnership
SYRACUSE — Hot on the heels of the announcement of its new ownership, Hofmann Sausage Company revealed that it has once again started distributing its products directly to the well-known Heid’s of Liverpool hot-dog restaurant. The deal also includes co-promotion of the Hofmann and Heid’s brands through website ads and links. The businesses provided no
BREWERTON — Paragon Environmental Construction won a contract from Sunoco to upgrade filling stations recently acquired by the company across upstate New York. Paragon, an
Candle production under way at Light 4 Life in Salina
SALINA — A new Central New York candle maker shed some light on its manufacturing operations today with a grand opening in Salina. Light 4
LEED boot camp gets funding from Carrier
SYRACUSE — The Sustainable Enterprise Partnership at Syracuse University (SU) will launch a new boot camp program focused on environmentally friendly building practices. Carrier Corp.,
Utica company wins $3.5 million Department of Defense contract
UTICA — USA Sewing will manufacture 115,000 flame-resistant combat gloves for the U.S. Army after winning a contract from the Department of Defense. The company
Eaton to acquire Cooper Industries in $11.8 billion deal
Cleveland–based Eaton Corp. will acquire Cooper Industries plc later this year and reincorporate by creating a new company in Ireland. Eaton (NYSE: ETN) is an
Laing Industries returns to diesel services
CONKLIN — The Laing family is back in the diesel business with a new diesel-service division at Laing Industries, Inc. The company, which got its
Hardinge reports improved first quarter
ELMIRA — Machine-tool manufacturer Hardinge, Inc. continued its return to profitability with a strong first quarter in which profit jumped and sales edged up. Hardinge
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