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M.S. Kennedy, Belgium firm announce partnership on electronics modules
CLAY — M.S. Kennedy Corp. of Clay and Belgium–based Cissoid announced they’ve signed an agreement to develop “high-reliability” and high-temperature electronic modules. M.S. Kennedy Corp., a subsidiary of DeWitt–based Anaren, Inc., specializes in high-temperature and “extreme” environment modules. Cissoid manufactures high-temperature and extended lifetime semiconductor products, according to their joint news release. The firms’ collaboration […]

Agrana Fruit formally opens Lysander plant
LYSANDER — Agrana Fruit US, Inc. on Thursday formally opened its fourth U.S. fruit-preparation plant at 8864 Sixty Road in Lysander in northwest Onondaga
M.S. Kennedy, Belgium firm announce collaboration on electronics modules
CLAY — M.S. Kennedy Corp. of Clay and Belgium–based Cissoid announced they’ve signed an agreement to develop “high-reliability” and high-temperature electronic modules. M.S. Kennedy Corp.,

DiNapoli touts 13 percent return on state pension fund
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) is valued at an estimated $176.2 billion, its highest amount ever, for the fiscal year that

Albany-area solar firm to open Binghamton office this summer
Will invest $2 million and add 20 new jobs BINGHAMTON — Monolith Solar Associates, a Rensselaer–based solar-installation business, on May 5 announced plans to open a regional office in the Binghamton area, creating 20 new jobs. But it has yet to pinpoint a location for the office, says Steven Erby, vice president and co-founder of
PAR Technology net loss widens in first quarter
Casciano discusses revenue trends on conference call NEW HARTFORD — PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) on May 1 reported a net loss from continuing operations of $989,000, or 6 cents per share, in the first quarter that ended March 31. That figure was worse than the net loss from continuing operations of $369,000, or 2

MACNY names Rothenberger Innovator of the Year
SYRACUSE — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association on May 6 announced that Richard Rothenberger, vice president of engineering and new product development at Eaton Crouse-Hinds, has won the 2014 MACNY Innovator of the Year award. The award recognizes manufacturing company officials who consistently demonstrate forward-thinking ideas in the areas of technology, innovation, and advancement of products
NYSERDA awards Syracuse University, Clarkson energy-efficiency grants
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.
Northern Border Commission offers grants to Upstate groups
The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) can provide community and economic-development grants for local governments and nonprofit organizations in upstate New York. The office of

OCRRA formally reopens expanded Amboy compost facility
CAMILLUS — The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) has formally reopened its compost site in the Amboy section of Camillus, following what the agency
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