“The turnout’s been phenomenal,” CEO John Kennedy said at the Oct. 7 event at iPlay America in Freehold, which drew a record crowd. “So, we’ve seen growth. And as you can see, it’s great to have this amount of companies, this amount of people.”
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Manufacturing
On the scene at Manufacturing Day 2022
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program's 10th annual "Made in New Jersey" event aims to raise awareness of the industry, as well as career opportunities in the field and to showcase the latest in technology driving its innovation.
Read More »Turtle & Hughes invests in lithium-ion battery company
The Linden-based firm said its support of Cadenza Innovation will help the Connecticut company expand its manufacturing capacity for its “superCell” technology.
Read More »B&G Foods adds fourth business unit president
Andrew Vogel will lead the Meals division for the Parsippany-headquartered manufacturer. His hiring follows this summer's restructuring announcement that created the separate categories.
Read More »Larkin to succeed longtime Comar CEO
Thirty-year industry veteran Brian Larkin has been named president and CEO of the Voorhees-based molded medical device and specialty packaging provider.
Read More »NJMEP initiative to help veterans with career training, placement
Boosted by funding from the Department of Defense, the organization will offer opportunities with the County College of Morris that focus on foundational manufacturing skills, such as CNC and welding, as well as certifications in safety and production processes.
Read More »New M&M promotes acceptance, inclusivity
For the first time in a decade, the candy brand added another member to its team. Meet Purple.
Read More »L’Oréal reveals $140M Research & Innovation Center coming to Clark
The largest subsidiary of the France-based personal care company is replacing its existing facilities in the Union County municipality – where the company's occupancy dates back more than 60 years – with a 250,000-square-foot building that will house more than 550 employees.
Read More »Red tape, employee shortages could hamper NJ manufacturing
The Garden State has a lot going for it — including a prime location, access to ports, and a talented workforce. But will headwinds like high labor costs and an aging population derail the industry boom here?
Read More »Does the tax code penalize manufacturers?
According to President Joe Biden, the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will, among other accomplishments, “finally ask the largest corporations to pay their fair share [of taxes].” Some organizations say manufacturers are already getting the shaft when it comes to taxes — and the IRA will only make it worse. Experts who spoke with NJBIZ, however, say the situation may be more nuanced.
Read More »How can manufacturers ease supply chain pain?
For more than a year, companies have been confronting supply chain snafus. The hitches are particularly acute for manufacturers, which typically require sizeable volumes of numerous components.
Read More »‘Captain America’ teams up with GAF to help devastated communities
The Parsippany-based roofing manufacturer enlisted actor Anthony Mackie to kick off a $25 million initiative that aims to help rebuild areas that are repeatedly hit by natural disasters.
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