Manufacturing
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Alex Brands celebrates National Slinky Day with commemorative marker in Philadelphia-area birthplace
Alex Brands, Inc., in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, unveiled a historical marker commemorating the birthplace of Slinky®. Invented nearly 75 years ago by Richard and Betty James, the quintessential toy has been an icon of classic fun for decades. To commemorate the moment, and appropriately timed to National Slinky Day, the James’…
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Ursinus grad builds billion dollar business, disrupts manufacturing industry
Dr. Joe DeSimone paved his own way to becoming an entrepreneur. His latest project, Carbon aims to improve the way things are made, writes Alejandro Cremades for Forbes. To achieve his goal of reinventing the $300 billion manufacturing industry, Joe brought together a formidable group of investors and Board of Directors. uam_ad id=”54865″] Joe DeSimone grew up in…
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Montco well represented in ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing’ video contest
Public voting for the Philadelphia Region’s “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) Student Video Contest will open on Wednesday, March 20, 12:01am and run until Friday, March 22, 11:59 pm at the http://www.whatssocool.org website. Go to the website and vote for your favorite Montco school’s video now! The video with the most online votes will receive the…
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J.P. Mascaro & Sons to be first in nation in recycling of flexible plastic packaging
J.P. Mascaro & Sons is proud to announce they are the first solid waste company to start curbside collection and recycling of flexible plastic packaging (FPP) in North America. The Lower Providence-based company held a press conference Friday and invited township managers and other officials to hear about the new “green” technology they have invested in at their…
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J.P. Mascaro & Sons to unveil new ‘green’ technology
Come and learn about the “WIN WIN” advances we’re making in the recycling industry by increasing sustainability and offering expanded services to our customers. J.P. Mascaro & Sons is proud to announce that we are the first solid waste company to start curbside collection and recycling of flexible plastic packaging in North America. We are expanding our recycling collection…
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Techni-Tool commits to long term lease renewal
Sometimes you don’t have to look too far when it comes to leasing space in Montgomery County. Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has announced that Managing Director Justin Bell and Senior Managing Director Neil Shupak recently represented T-Squared Realty, LLC, the landlord of 1547 N. Trooper Road in Worcester, with a 120,000-square-foot, long-term lease renewal for a longstanding tenant, Techni-Tool, writes philadelphia.citybizlist.com. [uam_ad…
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Boardroom Spirits, Lansdale, expands to Florida market
Boardroom Spirits, a micro-distillery based in Lansdale, was founded in 2016 founded by brothers Vlad Mamedov, Marat Mamedov, and Marat’s wife, Zsuzsa Palotas. and it expanded for the first time the following year, when it opened at the Reading Terminal Market as a day-cart vendor. Now, the distillery is moving into the Florida market. It has reached a…
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Bald Birds Brewing Co. flies into Audubon
John James Audubon achieved lasting fame with his three-volume Birds of North America. In September, the town that bears his name will become known for another high flier — the Bald Birds brewery and taproom, which will hold its grand opening Sept. 15. The party will begin at 12:00 noon and soar until midnight, according to…
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Breweries betting on legalized marijuana to recoup lost revenues
With beer sales falling across the US, a growing number of alcohol companies are looking to legalized marijuana to fill the revenue gap. Although several states have legalized recreational marijuana use, it remains a federal crime, and the companies are therefore pinning their hopes on Europe and Canada, writes Michael J. de la Merced at…
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Local distillers brace for impact of the new whiskey tariffs
Jared Adkins, founder of Phoenixville-based Bluebird Distilling, is passionate about whiskey in part because of the “romantic period” it undergoes as it ages. He had been in talks to expand and sell his 3-year-old company’s spirits overseas, but Adkins had to “put the breaks” on plans as the United States continues its trade war with…
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Philly-area manufacturers worry, despite growth in jobs
Surveys of manufacturers in Greater Philadelphia and Bureau of Labor Statistics data show job growth in manufacturing in Pennsylvania after years of losses following the Great Recession, but the lack of highly skilled laborers continues to be a challenge. Because of the skills gap, more than 2 million manufacturing jobs are expected to go unfilled by…
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Kiki Vodka, Hatfield, competes in a crowded spirits market
On the Friday leading into Memorial Day weekend, Kiki Vodka debuted in nine state stores as part of the Liquor Control Board’s program to promote wines and spirits produced in Pennsylvania. It was Kiki’s first direct-to-consumer sales opportunity since the Hatfield-based start-up began producing vodka in June 2016, writes Diane Mastrull at philly.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] As…
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Kershner brothers building new brewery in Skippack
Construction is underway for Brothers Kershner Brewing Co. at 4119 W. Skippack Pike in Montgomery County, in what will be the town of Skippack’s first brewery. The 1,400-square-foot brewery and taproom, owned by brothers Kevin and Basil Kershner of Chester County, is set to open sometime this summer, writes Kenneth Hilario at bizjournals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Due to growth in…
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Kreischer Miller Survey Reveals Region’s Manufacturers Bullish on Economy, Growth Prospects
The region’s manufacturing industry is bullish on the U.S. economy and company growth prospects but significantly less optimistic about recently-imposed trade tariffs, according to a survey conducted by Horsham-based Kreischer Miller. The Manufacturing Industry Group of the independent accounting, tax, and business advisory firm that serves the Greater Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas recently released…
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Workhorse craft brewery set to open in King of Prussia
When the Workhorse Brewing Co. opens this summer, it will be King of Prussia’s only craft brewery. Workhorse will focus on a no-nonsense approach to classic beer styles for a great taste that’s made right, easy to enjoy, broadly appealing, and consistently delicious. It will also feature an “experiential tasting room,” writes Rachel Riley at…
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Hershey plans to focus on core brands
In an effort to cut costs amid rising cocoa prices, Hershey Co. has announced plans to re-focus on core brands like Reese’s and Kit Kat. CEO Michele Buck told the Wall Street the company hopes to cut the number of holiday varieties and displays it provides to retailers in half and make a smaller number for distribution…
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Chemical manufacturer to close Upper Merion plant
Johnson Matthey Inc., a chemical manufacturer, plans to close its River Road plant in in Upper Merion, Pa., according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor. The move will result in layoffs for 119 employees, writes Natlie Kostelni at bizjounrals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The closure and layoffs…
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Brewers, distillers mull impact of Pa. liquor law changes
The Pennsylvania House Liquor Control Committee convened in Phoenixville recently to hear from representatives of the local craft brewing and distilling industry on the impact of changes on the state liquor laws. State Rep. Warren Kampf, R-157, a member of the committee, wanted the group to come to Phoenixville because of its vibrant craft alcohol…
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