“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.”

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.

The Linden-based firm said its support of Cadenza Innovation will help the Connecticut company expand its manufacturing capacity for its “superCell” technology.

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.

Thirty-year industry veteran Brian Larkin has been named president and CEO of the Voorhees-based molded medical device and specialty packaging provider.

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.

For the first time in a decade, the candy brand added another member to its team. Meet Purple.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.