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Schumer: USDOT awards funding for improvements at Massena, Potsdam airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded funding to airports in Massena and Potsdam for facility upgrades. The DOT awarded Massena International-Richards Field more
Indium names MacPherson new assistant plant manager
UTICA — Indium Corp. has promoted Jim MacPherson to assistant plant manager for the company’s Business Park Drive facility in Utica. MacPherson’s expanded responsibilities include
N.Y. manufacturing index soars to highest level in nearly four years in May
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported Thursday that its Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed nearly 18 points to 19.0, its
Planned expansion to foster further growth at ADC
LANSING — A 20,000-square-foot expansion, and eventually 12 new jobs, is on tap for Advanced Design Consulting USA, Inc. (ADC), which hopes to break ground on the $2 million project this summer. “This is for future growth,” says Alexander Deyhim, president and founder of the engineering and scientific consulting firm. Located at 126 Ridge Road
Schumer wants Obama administration to push Japan to eliminate tariff on grape juice
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) on May 13 called on U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman to urge Japan to eliminate its tariff on U.S. grape juice. The U.S. is involved in ongoing trade negotiations with Japan, Schumer’s office said in a news release. Japan currently levies a 19.1
Hardinge forecasts 2014 sales to slip “slightly” from 2013 levels
HORSEHEADS — Hardinge, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), an international manufacturer of advanced metal-cutting tools, reported on May 8 that it expects its 2014 sales to come in “slightly below 2013 levels.” How much net sales will fall short of last year’s total of nearly $330 million depends on “second quarter order levels of longer lead time
Currier Plastics adds new equipment to meet client demand
AUBURN — New molding machines at Currier Plastics are helping the company grow its capacity as it continues its efforts to become a one-stop shop for bottle and container customers. While many plastics companies specialize in either injection molding or blow molding, Currier is unique, contends Massimo (Max) Leone, vice president of business development at
OCRRA expands Amboy compost facility with new equipment
CAMILLUS — The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) has expanded its compost site in the Amboy section of Camillus, following what the agency called “an extensive remodel.” OCRRA actually reopened the facility at 6296 Airport Road last November after completing work on the $2.4 million Aerated Static Pile compost system, according to an OCRRA
Infinit Technology Solutions moves to bigger space, adds jobs
DeWITT — Infinit Technology Solutions has relocated to a new facility in DeWitt that doubles its space, and has plans for additional hiring under its new business strategy. “The primary reason to make the move was so that we can grow … so that we can have the room to hire more sales people,” says
Syracuse University, Clarkson receive energy-efficiency grants from NYSERDA
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded Syracuse University and Clarkson University energy-efficiency grants of $100,000. The office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the grant awards May 8. Recipients will use the funding to explore new technologies to increase energy efficiency in buildings while helping to grow business in the
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