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SRC, Japanese firm collaborate on deployment of radar system in Japan
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. says it worked with Nippon Kaiyo Co., Ltd. on the first deployment of its Gryphon R1410 radar system in Japan. Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications recently certified the radar, making it the first counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) radar of its kind to receive official approval in the country, […]

Raymond Corporation, Toyota Material Handling to integrate
GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation, which Toyota Material Handling acquired in 2001, will fully integrate with Toyota into one company under the name Toyota Material Handling North American (TMHNA) effective April 1, the companies recently announced. “We’re combining into one functional corporate organization,” says Michael Field, current president and CEO of Raymond. The company,

New CEO now leading CXtec after Belyea retirement
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CXtec is now operating under new leadership following the retirement of CEO Peter Belyea at the end of 2024 after having served as CEO since 2016. Belyea had worked for CXtec for more than 35 years. The company on Jan. 14 announced the appointment of Todd Zegers as its top executive. Zegers,

CenterState CEO report finds nearly two-thirds of area businesses expect to increase jobs this year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new report from CenterState CEO finds 63 percent of 160 businesspeople surveyed expect to boost jobs and hiring in 2025, up

Syracuse design firm opens office in Western New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Ashley McGraw Architects, D.P.C. says it has opened an office in Buffalo, as part of its expansion in Western New York.

Digital Hyve co-founders, Weitsman launch new AI venture
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Arcovo AI, which is described as an artificial intelligence (AI)-automation agency, has launched operations with the backing of three area entrepreneurs. The new venture is “dedicated to leveling the playing field for local and regional businesses by providing advanced workflow AI automation solutions tailored to their unique needs to help them save

New York State sues Ilion vape shop for illegal sales
ILION, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and Attorney General Letitia James are suing G Smoke 360 Corp. and Liberty Smokeland,

Graze Craze store in Clay is company’s first location in New York
CLAY, N.Y. — Graze Craze, which offers graze-style dining with its “artfully designed” charcuterie spreads, has started operations in the town of Clay. The new

Syracuse exterior cleaning company certified as SDVOB
ALBANY — New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy recently announced that 35 businesses across the state were certified as service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB), including one small firm in Syracuse. The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to S. Vets Exterior Cleaning, which is

Advantage Sport & Fitness of Ithaca is now part of a Maryland firm
ITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca–area provider of fitness equipment and gym-facility design, installation, and maintenance services is now under new ownership. Advantage Sport & Fitness, Inc. (ASF) recently announced it has been acquired by The Amenity Collective, based in Owings Mills, Maryland. The Amenity Collective is a provider of full-service facilities management across the fitness,
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