IPG increased profits 16% in 2018

Oxford laser manufacturer IPG Photonics was able to weather the storm of tariffs and other political factors and record a 16-percent growth in profits for 2018

bankHometown's sister company merges with Abington Bank

The parent company of Oxford-based bankHometown has merged a subsidiary with Abington Bank.

MTD Micro Molding files plans for Charlton expansion

Charlton injection molding firm MTD Micro Molding has filed plans to nearly double the size of its facility.

Tree House Brewing buys Conn. farm for $1.6M

Tree House Brewing Co. is now trying its hand at farming.

Overwhelming development in a small town

Let's face it, a small town of 13,000 is going to be hard pressed to handle a request to build a $100-million, 1-million-square-foot marijuana cultivation facility.

Central Mass. communities have different philosophies for tax breaks

A Worcester Business Journal investigation shows a broad range of practices in how communities use — or don't — tax breaks for development.

Mega marijuana in Charlton persevering despite long odds

Despite facing what may be an insurmountable uphill battle, the developer behind a planned $100-million marijuana growing facility in Charlton plans to continue pushing forward with the project.

IPG Photonics planning Marlborough expansion

Oxford laser manufacturer IPG Photonics is planning a Marlborough expansion after buying more than eight acres of mostly vacant land near its Marlborough facility.