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Manufacturing

  • IPG Keeps Rolling, But Analysts See Growth Slowing

    Emily Micucci August 19, 2013

    It may be an understatement to say that Oxford-based fiber laser manufacturer IPG Photonics' decision to move production of its fiber lasers in house has paid off.

    Emily Micucci August 19, 2013
  • Q&A With John C.C. Fan Of Kopin Corp.

    Rick Saia August 19, 2013

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    Rick Saia August 19, 2013
  • Mass. Unemployment Up Again

    August 15, 2013

    The state's unemployment rate hit its highest level in nearly two years in July as the economy gained just 300 jobs, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said.

    August 15, 2013
  • Kopin Revenue Falls For Q2

    Rick Saia August 6, 2013

    Westborough-based Kopin Corp., which is transitioning its business model to a focus on wearable technology, today reported a drop in revenue for its second quarter, along with a larger year-over-year loss.

    Rick Saia August 6, 2013
  • Can The 'New' Manufacturing Lift New England?

    James T. Brett And Alan Clayton-matthews Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 5, 2013

    As New England continues to recover from the Great Recession, attention often turns to which sectors will become economic drivers.

    James T. Brett And Alan Clayton-matthews Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 5, 2013
  • MassMEP Signs Alliance With SBA

    Rick Saia August 1, 2013

    The Worcester-based organization that helps Bay State manufacturers modernize and grow their businesses has struck an alliance with the U.S. Small Business Administration to help advance small businesses in the industry.

    Rick Saia August 1, 2013
  • U.S. Adds 200K Jobs

    July 31, 2013

    U.S. employment beat market expectations in July, adding 200,000 jobs, according to the ADP National Employment Report, which was released today.

    July 31, 2013
  • Cognex Posts Record Revenue In Q2

    July 30, 2013

    Natick-based Cognex Corp. announced record quarterly revenue of $86.5 million for its second quarter, a 3-percent increase over the same period last year.

    July 30, 2013
  • IPG's Revenue Soars 22% For Q2

    Rick Saia July 30, 2013

    IPG Photonics of Oxford continued its financial roll as it posted a 22-percent increase in second-quarter revenue, fueled by continued strong demand for its high-power, fiber lasers for materials processing applications, the company said.

    Rick Saia July 30, 2013
  • Workforce Investment Board Gets $400K For Training

    July 19, 2013

    The North Central Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board has received $400,000 to help fund partnerships that will teach workers skills employers are seeking for jobs requiring more than a high school degree but less than a four-year degree.

    July 19, 2013
  • Former Nypro Official Named CEO Of Conn. Company

    Hartford Business Journal July 12, 2013

    The former president of Nypro Inc.'s largest division has been tapped as president, CEO and board member of a Connecticut manufacturer.

    Hartford Business Journal July 12, 2013
  • FTC Challenges Saint-Gobain Deal

    July 2, 2013

    The Federal Trade Commission is challenging the proposed $1.7-billion acquisition of Saint Gobain's glass manufacturing subsidiary by Luxembourg-based Ardagh Group S.A.

    July 2, 2013
  • Jabil Completes Nypro Acquisition

    July 1, 2013

    Nearly five months after it announced plans to acquire Clinton-based Nypro Inc., Jabil Circuit Inc. said today that the deal is done.

    July 1, 2013
  • Chinese Firm, At Center Of Dispute With AMSC, Indicted

    Rick Saia June 28, 2013

    The Chinese company that's embroiled in a legal dispute with Devens-based AMSC is now facing a federal indictment, accused of stealing trade secrets that caused AMSC to lose more than $800 million.

    Rick Saia June 28, 2013
  • Framingham Foods Maker Partners With Distributor

    June 26, 2013

    Elevation Brands, a Framingham-based maker of allergy-friendly and gluten-free foods, has signed a partnership deal with Boston-based Slade Gorton to become a bigger source of those types of foods for suppliers and restaurant operators, the

    June 26, 2013
  • Cains Foods Sold To Ill. Firm For $35M

    Rick Saia June 25, 2013

    Cains Foods of Ayer, a long-time Massachusetts manufacturer of food products such as potato chips, salad dressings and mayonnaise, is being sold to an Illinois-based food manufacturer in a $35-million cash deal.

    Rick Saia June 25, 2013

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