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Revere Copper expands with North Carolina plant
ROME — The electrification of America is benefiting Revere Copper Products of Rome. Demand for copper and increased business led to the company opening a new manufacturing plant in North Carolina to meet the growing demand. After more than a year of getting ready, Revere cut the ribbon April 10 on its plant in Mebane, […]
Saab awarded nearly $9 million Navy order for radar spare parts
DeWITT — Saab Inc., which has local facilities in the town of DeWitt, has recently been awarded a more than $8.9 million delivery order from the U.S. Navy, under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement for multi-mode radar spares. Work will be performed in Gothenburg, Sweden (66 percent) and DeWitt (34 percent), and is expected
Real Life Rosies program helps women enter manufacturing workforce
UTICA — Rosie the Riveter might be an American icon, but Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY), and Working Solutions are turning out “Real Life Rosies” as they work together to encourage more women to pursue careers in advanced manufacturing. MVCC, in partnership with MACNY, offers a pre-apprenticeship
Community Foundation and UpMobility partner for Mohawk Valley Gives
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation (UMF) are jointly hosting this year’s Mohawk Valley Gives, the third annual 24-hour online day of community giving, the organizations announced. Last year, more than 6,800 people donated nearly $2.5 million to the 255 participating nonprofits. So far, more than 300
Schumer says regional effort led to tech-hub designation
DeWITT — As he announced the $40 million federal grant for the NY SMART I-Corridor tech hub on July 2, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) thanked all three cities involved — Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse. “For the first time in decades, we’re seeing a shift, not just in the manufacturing landscape but [in]
Lockheed Martin’s suburban Syracuse plant wins $81M contract modification for radar system
SALINA — Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Salina has been awarded a nearly $81.3 million modification to exercise an option to a previously awarded U.S. Air Force contract for the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) system. This contract adjustment provides for the exercise of options for four 3DELRR radars, and associated production management,
Ashley McGraw Architects acquires Boston–area firm
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ashley McGraw Architects of Syracuse announced it has acquired studioMLA Architects, a 15-person architecture and landscape design firm headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, near Boston. Founded in 2006, studioMLA Architects focuses on the design of early-education facilities along with nature-inspired playscapes for young children. Ashley McGraw didn’t include any financial details of the
Schumer applauds U.S. for tariffs on steel shipped from Mexico that was made elsewhere
The U.S. and Mexico have taken joint action to prevent China and other countries’ steel and aluminum exports from evading tariffs before entering the U.S.
AIS to sign mentoring agreement with aerospace company
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) and Paterson Aerospace Systems (PAS) have formed a mentor-protégé agreement under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Mentor-Protégé Program, the companies announced. The strategic partnership will leverage AIS’s experience and expertise to foster the growth and development at PAS, enhancing its capabilities and competitive edge across the aerospace industry.
Hochul appoints LaFave as State Fair director, removing interim tag
GEDDES, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday appointed Julie LaFave as director of the New York State Fair. LaFave had been serving as the interim director since the state announced the departure of previous director Sean Hennessey back in February. LaFave served as the State Fair’s operations director in 2023, managing the day-to-day operations
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