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Rochester region helps power Artemis II journey around far side of the moon
Rochester-based Sydor Optics, Spartronics and Triplett Machine contributed critical components to NASA's Artemis II mission orbiting the far side of the moon.
Fathom targets aerospace, defense growth with regional operations
Fathom Digital Manufacturing targets growth in aerospace and defense with capabilities at its Finger Lakes operations.
Rochester’s manufacturers, distributors see challenges as well as opportunities
Rochester manufacturers face workforce shortages and rising costs in 2026, while innovation and apprenticeship programs offer growth opportunities.
Banking leaders see growth in Rochester manufacturing despite headwinds
Rochester's manufacturing sector remains resilient by investing in automation and leveraging financing despite rising costs and economic uncertainty, local banking leaders say.
Private equity-backed firm acquires Rochester HVAC manufacturer
Rochester-based Northern Air Systems, Inc. has been acquired by a private-equity backed specialty HVAC solutions provider.
New deal expands Apollo Optical Systems’ Rochester footprint
Apollo Optical Systems has integrated Rochester-based Turning Point Tool, creating a vertically integrated optics manufacturing platform and expanding precision manufacturing capabilities in the Rochester region.
Apogee Exhibits planning move from Macedon to new home
Apogee Exhibits will move from Macedon to a 112,000-square-foot Canandaigua headquarters, expanding manufacturing and exhibit production capacity.
Simcona acquired by IEWC, keeps Rochester footprint
Matrix Capital Markets Group advised Rochester-based Simcona Electronics Corporation on its sale to IEWC, a global distributor and manufacturer.
Sydor Optics acquisition fuels growth ahead of new 100,000-square-foot facility
Sydor Optics acquired Vertex Optics, expanding precision optics capabilities ahead of a new manufacturing facility in Rochester.
NY manufacturing returns to growth in January
New York manufacturing returned to growth in January, with rising orders and shipments, according to the Empire State Manufacturing Survey.
2025 recap: Revivals abound on Rochester business landscape
From Kodak and Bausch & Lomb revivals to downtown conversions and major mergers, 2025 reshaped Rochester’s business scene.
Syntec Optics advances battlefield AR with new defense optics order
Rochester-based Syntec Optics Holdings has secured a new defense order to produce lightweight, high-clarity optics for U.S. warfighters.
