The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $567,245 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with six early-stage technology companies, three established manufacturers, and one infrastructure-building initiative. BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future Continue Reading ...

On May 12, 2009, BFTP/NEP hosted its annual i xchange at the Zoellner Arts Center on the campus of Lehigh University. More than 600 technology entrepreneurs, business people, venture capitalists, economic developers, political leaders, and regional influencers from Ben Franklin’s 21-county service area attended. This year, BFTP/NEP profiled client company Custom Processing Services in a video at the start of the awards ceremony.

On Tuesday, May 12th, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted its annual i xchange at the Zoellner Arts Center on the campus of Lehigh University. More than 600 technology entrepreneurs, business people, venture capitalists, economic developers, political leaders, and regional influencers from Ben Franklin’s 21-county service area attended. The Continue Reading ...

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Globally, biofuels are increasingly being used to power vehicles, heat homes and for cooking. As the demand for biofuels increases, “food vs. fuel” debates rage about the value and sustainability of first-generation biofuels, which largely rely on crops high in sugar or vegetable oil. Bethlehem-based Pennsylvania Sustainable Technologies (PST), with the support Continue Reading ...

As energy costs continue to rise, companies are challenged to keep costs in line without affecting productivity or normal conveniences. Across the United States there are more than 2 billion active motors consuming 60 percent of all energy used. Using a concept initially developed by NASA, Allentown-based Resource Energy Systems Technologies (REST) Continue Reading ...

United Corrstack normally keeps a low profile in their mill in Reading, PA, quietly making recycled corrugated fluting paper for use in cardboard boxes. But the company recently stepped into the spotlight with a coveted Manufacturing Achievement Award Continue Reading ...

The Marine Parkway Bridge spans Jamaica Bay between Brooklyn and Queens. It was constructed in 1937. After nearly 60 years of service without any major changes, the bridge was in dire need of new concrete and steel grid decking. MC Iron Works supplied critical and cost-effective shop-fabricated steel plates and shapes for Continue Reading ...