OPINION: Help needed
According to Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield Campus President Shawn Alexander, skilled trades can positively shape a post-pandemic workforce.
Pen Company of America acquires 2 manufacturers
The Garwood writing instrument maker inked the purchase of Rhode Island-based Garland and Connecticut-based Ben-Art, both of which will relocate to the New Jersey manufacturing facility.
Promotion in Motion rebrands, moves global HQ to Park Ridge
The move by the company, best known for its Welch's Fruit Snacks, expands its footprint in the Garden State to nearly 1 million square feet.
Machinery company enters strategic partnership with Chinese manufacturer
Together, they will launch a lithium battery forklift, utilizing Greenland Technologies's new integrated drivetrain system that will be available for sale in the U.S. starting in July.
Pool equipment manufacturer Hayward adds new distro center in North Carolina
The expansion, which makes for the company's largest facility, is part of Hayward Holdings' ongoing investments to meet demand for outdoor living products.
PDI appoints VP of quality
Firas Abulaban will lead day-to-day quality operations for the Woodcliff Lake-based germicidal wipe manufacturer, including improving quality systems and designing, manufacturing and marketing safe and effective products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
New program will pay for NJ PPE production
The PPE Manufacturing Tax Credit will run over three years and allocates $10 million for 2020, 2021 and 2022. It’s part of the broader $14.5 billion New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020, meant to help fuel the state’s rebound from the COVID-19 recession.
BASF names new chairman and CEO
Michael Heinz will lead all activities of the North American affiliate, one of the leading chemical companies worldwide.
Imperial Dade acquires East Continental Supplies
With the addition of the Miami-based janitorial supply company, the Jersey City firm will operate 81 facilities across the country.
Poll: Two-thirds of employers considering remote work post-COVID
A joint report by the Bridgewater-based office goods firm Brother International and Focus NJ found that 65% of businesses will allow some form of out of office work following the pandemic, or are currently considering such a move.
Lockheed Martin to expand in South Jersey with 400 new job positions (updated)
The defense contractor is moving several productions from Baltimore to its existing facilities in Moorestown.
Edison Partners leads $15M investment in MacroFab
The company will use the funds to accelerate sales and marketing of its cloud manufacturing platform for mid-market industrial, energy IoT, robotics and computing enterprises.
