Aided by sales to the wind energy industry, performance at Transcat Inc. went from stabilization to recovery phase in its third fiscal quarter. The company reported its results Monday after the market closed.
Read More »U.S. to keep import relief program, Hickey-Freeman benefits
A program that provides millions of dollars in import tax relief for clothing manufacturers such as Hickey-Freeman Co. Inc. in Rochester will continue, Sen. Charles Schumer said Monday.
Read More »Rochester Midland approved for tax breaks
Rochester Midland Corp., a maker of specialty chemicals, was approved Thursday by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency for property tax breaks on a $13 million move from the city to the town of Ogden.
Read More »Survey shows business conditions worsen
General business conditions in the Rochester area declined in December, a monthly survey by the National Association of Purchasing Management-Rochester Inc. shows.
Read More »Trade group honors Victor firm leader
The Electronics Representatives Association announced the leader of a Victor sales firm is the recipient of the 2009 Ray Hall Spirit of ERA Award.
Read More »Manufacturing conditions improve in N.Y.
Conditions for New York manufacturers improved in January for the sixth consecutive month, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Empire State Manufacturing Survey shows.
Read More »Anti-union contractors profit by exploiting their workers
Several times over the years, false statements have been made about unions in this publication by the Associated Builders and Contractors, which is not just union-free but notoriously anti-union. When one checks actual public works projects, OSHA statistics or independent ...
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Read More »Area exports increase with help of numerous resources
When Litron Laboratories Ltd. began exporting scientific testing kits in 1999, the Brighton company had little outside help in wading through complex logistic and compliance issues. One early misstep caused a shipment to get hung up in customs. "And because ...
Read More »Fiber firm looks for exit plan
Is Fibertech Networks LLC for sale? One of the region’s fastest-growing private companies reportedly is on the market, with a major investor seeking an exit strategy. Talk of the activity has spread from Rochester to Wall Street to an analyst ...
Read More »Movie work gives Sydor a new dimension
A Rochester firm is helping moviegoers enjoy recent 3-D motion pictures, including director James Cameron’s science fiction epic "Avatar," which has grossed more than $1 billion worldwide since opening Dec. 18. Sydor Optics Inc. is providing flat optical attachments that ...
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Read More »Graham Corp. awarded $3 million in refinery orders
Graham Corp. has been awarded two orders from refinery customers totaling roughly $3 million, the Batavia firm announced Wednesday.
Read More »Harris RF unit receives $119 million in orders
Harris Corp.’s RF Communications division has received orders totaling $119 million for its handheld radio systems from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Read More »IPO proceeds give Vuzix cash for growth
Vuzix Corp., a manufacturer of video eyewear in Henrietta, raised $6.3 million through an initial public offering completed on Christmas Eve, with company stock scheduled to begin trading Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The company offered 31,558,500 units at ...
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