In the Company of Coasters
Of the 167 wooden roller coasters in existence, 15 are in Pennsylvania, blowing away any other political subdivision in the world � the closest is the United Kingdom, with nine.
California U hopes stimulus funds help maglev take off
California University has applied for $299 million in federal stimulus funds to build an urban maglev transit system linking town and campus.
Pennergy manufactures renewable energy consortium in South-Central PA
To explain what Pennergy Source is all about, Mike Smeltzer eschews a grand, formulated mission statement and instead rattles off a list of modest, yet obviously interconnected accomplishments.
Komax Solar expands in York
Komax Solar doubles manufacturing space and jobs at new facility.
Ashland Technologies success no longer a secret
Hegins Township in Schuylkill County counts barely 3,500 residents and is probably best-known for its controversial pigeon shoot (discontinued a few years ago). One small company is helping shed a different kind of light on the small town.
New Castle's Georgia Berner honored for business innovation and leadership
New Castle's Georgia Berner has been honored for business innovation and leadership.
New Laundry Detergent Factory Brightens Manufacturing Sector in York County
Some believe Church & Dwight's new 1.2 million square-foot facility, which will make Arm & Hammer liquid laundry detergent, can restore hope to York County manufacturing regardless of whether the Harley-Davidson plant leaves town.
Freeport's Electro-Optics Center wins new defense contracts
Penn State's Electro-Optics Center in Freeport wins nearly $20 million in defense contracts.
Steelton plant retains jobs on strength of SEPTA contract
An order from SEPTA, the Philadelphia transit authority, will allow ArcelorMittal�s Steelton plant to retain jobs at the 670-worker steel mill.