Manufacturing
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Boeing’s Halt of 737 Max Production To Impact Several Local Businesses
Boeing’s decision to halt production of its biggest seller, the 737 max jets, will negatively impact several local businesses along with the nation’s entire economy, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among the local manufacturers affected by this decision are Berwyn-based TE Connectivity and Ametek, Chesterbrook-based Triumph Group, and Concordville-based Southco, all of…
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Conshohocken Steel Plant May Change Owners, Add Jobs
Conshohocken steel plant currently, owned by ArcelorMittal, is reportedly up for sale and could potentially add more jobs in the future due to a new defense contract for submarines, writes Kevin Tierney for the More Than The Curve. The current owner idled a portion of the plant two years ago and laid off around 150…
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Tivity Health Rushes To Reassure Nutrisystem Shareholders CEO’s Departure Will Not Knock Company Off Track
Tivity Health, the new owner of Horsham-based Nutrisystem, is rushing to reassure shareholders that the sudden departure of its former president Dawn M. Zier will not throw the diet-meals company off track, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To alleviate any concerns, the owner has emphasized that the company will now be led…
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Lansdale-Based Boardroom Spirits’ Walnut Liqueur Offers Taste Of Christmas
The second batch of Boardroom Spirits’ nocino, the distillery’s elusive and deliciously tasting walnut liqueur, is out right in time for the holidays, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The seasonal Italian spirit combines the tastes of vanilla, cardamom, citrus peel, and cinnamon, and was further tweaked this year to make it more well-rounded…
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Horsham-Based Bimbo Bakeries USA To Adopt 100% Sustainable Packaging By 2025
Within the next five years, Horsham-Based Bimbo Bakeries USA will be selling all of its products in environmentally friendly packaging, writes Jeff Gelski for the BakingBusiness.com. The company has committed to adopting 100 percent sustainable packaging by 2025. This means that all the plastic bags, individual wrappers, and cardboard boxes that hold the company’s over…
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Horsham-Based Bimbo Bakeries USA Renews Exclusive Jersey Sponsorship With Philadelphia Union
Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, which is owned by Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo, renewed its exclusive jersey sponsorship with the Philadelphia Union for four more years, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In a first of its kind deal for any Major League Soccer sponsor and club, the deal enables Bimbo to vary its branding…
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MONTCO Careers – JBS
With a location in Souderton, JBS is the world’s biggest beef (and pork, poultry, and lamb) processor and exporter, also offering cooked and canned meats, ready-to-eat meals, and hides and dairy products. Employment Coordinator This position actively recruits and interviews applications for hourly positions; handles confidential human resources information; maintains adequate employment records to ensure compliance…
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MONTCO Careers – Hatfield Quality Meats
Over 120 years ago, Hatfield Quality Meats started as a simple wagon delivering meat to Philadelphia and has since grown into a large family business dedicated to farming, transporting, and distributing quality pork products. Category and Insights Manager This position analyzes and provides recommendations based data sets; creates and standardizes templates for team member consumption…
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Pottstown-Based American Keg ‘Absolutely Thrilled’ With New Duties on Chinese, German Beer Kegs
Pottstown-based American Keg is getting a major boost thanks to the new duties imposed by the U.S. government on Chinese and German stainless-steel keg makers, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The U.S. International Trade Commission voted 3-0 to pass the unfair-trade tariffs, citing the dumping of below-cost kegs into the U.S. market as…
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Ardmore’s Tired Hands Brewing One Of Nation’s Best Breweries of the Decade
Tired Hands Brewing in Ardmore is one of the best breweries of the decade in the nation, writes Jim Vorel for the Paste Magazine. The brewery ranked forty-third on the newly published The 50 Best American Breweries of the 2010s list. One of the things that ensured the local brewery a place among the very…
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Pottstown-Based American Keg’s Claims of Unfair Trade Practices Regarding Imported Beer Kegs Have Merit
Pottstown-based American Keg, the only company in the country that still makes stainless steel beer kegs, has taken on Budweiser and other beer giants over their sale of beer in imported kegs, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, the manufacturer filed anti-dumping complaints against Chinese, German, and Mexican keg makers. Now, the…
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MONTCO Careers – Bimbo Bakeries
Headquartered in Horsham, Bimbo Bakeries USA bakes the freshest, highest-quality breads, buns, tortillas, bagels, cookies, and more every day for families across America. Director of Marketing, Bimbo and Marinela This position develops and executes brand planning and marketing mix elements for the Bimbo and Marinela brands; gathers, analyzes, and synthesizes data to develop strategy; assesses global…
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Oral History Suggests Philadelphia as the Birthplace of Candy Corn. Does Evidence Support It?
While there is still no definitive proof, there is now some evidence that points to Philadelphia being the birthplace of the equally-beloved-and-hated candy corn, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn. The local legend is that it was first made by George Renninger during his time at Wunderle Candy Company in Philadelphia. One harvest season in…
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Lockheed Martin Awarded New Reentry Vehicle Contract, Majority of Work To Be Carried Out In King of Prussia
The majority of the work for the latest $108 million contract awarded to Lockheed Martin by the U.S. Air Force for the Mk21A Reentry Vehicle program will be carried out in King of Prussia, according to a staff report from the Defence Blog. The contract was announced last week by the Department of Defense. Lockheed…
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MONTCO Careers – Knoll
With a location in East Greenville, Knoll is a global office furnishings manufacturer committed to innovation and modern design with a comprehensive portfolio of office systems, seating, files and storage, tables and desks, wood case goods, textiles, and accessories. Mechanical Designer – Product Development This position develops the mechanical design of parts and assemblies that comply with…
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Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries USA Executive Applauds Energy Star Voluntary Program at International Baking Industry Exposition
Several bakery executives, including Chris Wolfe, corporate director for environmental and sustainability for Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, praised EPA’s Energy Star voluntary program at the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas, writes Jeff Gelski for the Baking Business. The program helps businesses save money while protecting the environment by being more energy efficient. The…
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‘Spiced Wafers are the original pumpkin latte,’ but who knew they were a local product?
Spiced wafers, a hard cookie similar to a gingersnap but with a more complex flavor profile, may be the Philadelphia region’s best-kept secret, writes Carolyn Wyman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s so big here,” said Nancy Morozin, who works at the Dining Car restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia and offers customers a milkshake with crushed spiced…
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Perkiomenville-based Fraktured Hot Sauce celebrates successful first year
After trading in their desk jobs to farm peppers, the founders of Perkiomenville-Based Fraktured Hot Sauce have no regrets a year later, writes Allison Steele for ThePhiladelphia Inquirer. Fiona Palumbo and Cheyne Geverd met when they were both looking to make career change and focus on growing food for a living. It came in handy…
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