Future of Pittsburgh is Now: Globalization and Business Expansion Abound
Pittsburgh's status, growth and innovation are increasingly becoming world class. The No. 1 Large American City of the Future will also get a workplace of the future.
Talk of PA manufacturing's demise greatly exaggerated, study says
Many in the commonwealth think manufacturing is a dying industry. But it was responsible for about 650,000 jobs and 13.6 percent of Pennsylvania's economic output in 2008, according to a recent study led by Cleveland State University in Ohio.
State gives $2M for sodium sulfur batteries meant to replace backup generators
Power Source LLC plans to develop sodium sulfur batteries that can store energy from renewable and traditional sources so customers can use the batters in place of backup generators. Or users can save money on electricity use during peak hours.
Wind, Solar Gaining Steam in Pittsburgh
With a strong manufacturing base, plentiful green resources and a host of entrepreneurs passionate about clean and smarter power, alternative energy is primed to become a major industry in Western Pennsylvania.
Pitt Students Drill Down on Value Chain of Single Marcellus Shale Well
As part of a research project, a group of University of Pittsburgh students toured a Washington County well site to better understand the business factors involved.
New polystyrene manufacturing plant coming to southwest PA
A new plant south of Pittsburgh will make it much easier for Insulfoam to get its polystyrene products to the Midwest, New England and the mid-Atlantic.
Pittsburgh Wins: Economic Data Suggests Recent Gains in Western PA Jobs, Investment
While the latest U.S. Census figures weren't very enlightening for Greater Pittsburgh, an annual report issued Wednesday on the region's economy shows significant recovery with manufacturing, jobs and several sectors on the upswing.
Fantastic Plastic: Erie's Plastikos Crowned as Industry's Processor of Year
The company, which primarily serves medical and electronics industries, grew revenues by nearly 50 percent and expanded its R&D, production capacity and geographic reach.
Reading-based EnerSys expands with purchase of lithium-ion battery maker
Battery manufacturer EnerSys recently announced its acquisition of ABSL Power Solutions, which makes lithium-ion batteries for satellites, underwater vehicles and portable communication systems for militaries around the world.
Two new business incubators opening within a mile of each other in Reading
The Reading Phoenix Business Complex has an open house this month. This summer, the Berks County Community Foundation hopes to open a business incubator in its headquarters.