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State legislation would establish 'regulatory sandbox' within governor’s office

2 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate would create a regulatory sandbox. Regulatory Sandbox: Making PA the Home of Dynamic Innovation would establish a regulatory sandbox program within the governor’s office. The program would be run by an advisory committee comprised of legislators and business community representatives.
HEBI Robotics awarded innovation research grant

2 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

The U.S. Army recently awarded Pittsburgh-based HEBI Robotics, a flexible modulator provider for building custom robots, a Small Business Innovation Research grant to develop smart robotic actuation hardware and building blocks. The technology must be safe to use in workspaces where flammable vapors or fluids may be present. The program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research/research and development with the potential for commercialization.
Aramark awarded new university contracts

3 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

Philadelphia-based Aramark, a food and facilities services provider, recently was awarded new dining service contracts with Alvernia University and Delaware Valley University. The company currently has contracts with more than 315 universities and colleges in the United States to provide student-centered services and resources to enhance the campus dining experiences.
Doceo purchases Graffen Business Systems

3 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

York-based Doceo, a business technology solutions provider, recently purchased the Print Technology Division of Graffen Business Systems, a Philadelphia-based business systems provider. “Philadelphia continues to play a key role in our long-term growth strategy,” John Lewis, Doceo CEO, said. “This acquisition deepens our market presence and reinforces our commitment to becoming the region’s leading provider of customer-focused business technology solutions.
Frontage Laboratories holds open house in Exton

4 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

Exton-based Frontage Laboratories, a contract research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end integrated pharmaceutical product development services, held a grand open house on May 22 to show off its newest facility. The 46,300-square-foot good manufacturing facility expands the company’s footprint. “For years, Frontage has been expanding by opening new sites and acquiring existing ones,” Dr. Wentao Zhang, Frontage Laboratories co-CEO, said.
American Crane & Equipment wins excellence award

4 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance recently awarded Douglassvile-based American Crane & Equipment Corp. (ACECO), a designer and manufacturer of electric overhead traveling cranes, wire rope hoists and custom engineered lifting equipment, with first place in the 2025 Greater Reading Business Excellence Awards. The company placed ninth in 2024. The award recognizes exceptional business performance, community impact, and operational excellence in the greater Reading area.
AHF Products names new CEO

5 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

Mountville-based AHF Products, a hard surface flooring manufacturer, recently named Brent Emore as CEO, effective immediately. Emore joined AHF in 2024 and previously served as chief financial officer and interim CEO. He has more than two decades of leadership experience in the flooring and building products industries. Before coming to AHF, he held multiple senior leadership roles at Mohawk Industries including various general manager positions and Flooring North America Segment CFO.
Chamber of commerce urge state to address child care teacher shortage

5 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

More than 70 local chambers of commerce and economic development agencies recently sent a letter to state lawmakers urging them to address the child care teacher shortage. Current gaps in the child care system cost an estimated $6.65 billion annually in lost wages, productivity, and tax receipts, according to analysis from ReadyNation and the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission.
NobelClad expands Mt. Braddock mine

6 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

Colorado-based NobelClad, an explosion welding company, recently celebrated the expansion of its Dunbar Mine in Mt. Braddock. The mine has served as NobelClad’s U.S. explosive cladding site for more than 50 years by supporting the controlled detonations that are absorbed and dissipated by the surrounding Loyalhanna limestone formation. The company’s engineered clad plates are used in equipment deployed across two classes of U.S. Navy submarines, ships and aircraft carriers.
PPG tools receive ISO certification

6 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

WAP Sustainability Consulting, an independent accreditation firm, recently validated that Pittsburgh-based PPG’s in-house tools for cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) measurement and life cycle assessment (LCA) meet International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards. PCFs measure the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product’s life cycle while LCAs evaluate the environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product’s life cycle.