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California firm moves most of its operations to Cicero in merger with sister company JADAK
CICERO — Photo Research, a firm that originated in California, has moved most of its operations to Cicero in a merger with technology supplier JADAK, LLC. Both companies have the same parent company, Novanta (NASDAQ: NOVT), a Bedford, Massachusetts–based business formerly called GSI Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSIG). Both entities are operating at JADAK’s headquarters at […]
New York Bakery leases warehouse space in Geddes
GEDDES — New York Bakery — which says it manufactures bread and rolls for restaurants, delis, and institutional uses — recently leased 17,800 square feet of warehouse space at 121 Dwight Park Circle in the town of Geddes. Mark Rupprecht of CBRE/Syracuse represented New York Bakery in the transaction, according to a news release from
National manufacturing index climbs in June
A key gauge of U.S. manufacturing activity rose in June to reach its highest level in 16 months, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business, issued July 1 by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The ISM’s benchmark purchasing manager’s index (PMI) rose to 53.2 last month, from May’s reading of 51.3. An index
Schumer: ITC to place duties on firms exporting “cheap” steel to the U.S.
A North Carolina–based steel manufacturer, which operates two locations in Central New York, will benefit from a decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC) targeting certain steel imports. The ITC has voted to place duties on foreign companies that were exporting “unfairly subsidized and artificially cheap” steel to the U.S., products that hurt domestic steelmakers,
Annese & Associates moves into new locations in DeWitt, Utica
DeWITT — Information-technology firm Annese & Associates Inc. recently relocated its offices in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. The Clifton Park, New York–based firm moved its Syracuse–area office to 5000 Campuswood Drive in DeWitt. It had previously operated at 100 Elwood Davis Road in Salina, a location where its operations continued for about
Cookware maker Borough Furnace wins small-business award
SYRACUSE — Borough Furnace, Inc., a local cookware manufacturer, was one of 10 local small businesses recognized at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 18th annual Small Business Excellence Awards luncheon in Syracuse on May 6. KeyBank, N.A. nominated Borough Furnace, based in East Syracuse, for the 2016 Small Business Excellence Award that it won, according
We Want Your Projects: Regional Council Opens New Round of Funding
The July 29 deadline to submit a consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for the sixth round of the Regional Economic Development Council is fast approaching. In this round, Governor Andrew Cuomo will award $750 million to fund regional priority projects across the state’s 10 regions. If you or your firm is considering an expansion project, I
MELISSA MENON has joined Darco Manufacturing Inc. as talent/community engagement manager. Previously, she was the director of college and career access at On Point for College Inc. Menon brings more than 10 years of counseling know-how and experience developing and implementing programs and services in education and workforce access. Menon will continue to serve On
Schneider Packaging Equipment Co. has promoted BOB BROTZKI to chief operating officer. He previously served as director of sales and marketing. Brotzki, a former NFL player, has been a part of the sales, operations, and management teams at Yellow Freight/Precision Trucking and owned his own business, Penn Select Hardwoods. He holds a bachelor’s degree in
Thompson & Johnson Equipment Co., Inc.
Thompson & Johnson Equipment Co., Inc. has hired 19 new employees this year. The firm hired the following as mechanics: BRAD BENSON, JIM BERRY, RICH CERUTTI, JOSH CHAMBERLAIN, NATE DARLING, BOB GUYER, PHILIP LONG, JOHN RYALS, JASON STENE, KEN STEVENS, and JERRY WOODWORTH. Hired for the parts counter were CHRIS DOOLITTLE and JIM MCCARTHY. DON
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