About Since 2009, Centrotherm Eco Systems in Albany, New York, has been manufacturing venting systems and accessories for heating professionals. The manufacturer has experienced rapid growth in recent years. And in 2020, with support from a Center for Economic Growth (CEG) ValueProp Accelerator project, it expanded into the Canadian market with air distribution systems for heat recovery ventilation (HRV) and energy recovery ventilation (ERV) equipment. The Challenge In 2022, Centrotherm had already run out of space at its 62,000-square-foot facility in Albany and partnered with Shaker Logis ..read more

FuzeHub will play statewide role in advanced manufacturing program “The Albany nonprofit, which helps small and medium firms, will have a special focus on advanced materials.” Read more Micron Awarded $6.1B to Expand Chip Manufacturing in New York, Idaho “Memory chip maker pledges to invest $100 billion over the next two decades to expand U.S. semiconductor efforts.” Read more Northland unveils plan to expand career training in Buffalo “The Northland Workforce Training Center, which prepares workers for manufacturing careers with strong demand for new hires, is expanding its training programs ..read more

Have you ever wondered what ignites the spark of innovation in New York’s manufacturing scene? Patty Rechberger of FuzeHub’s Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund joins host Steve Melito to unravel the mystery behind manufacturing grants that are revolutionizing businesses across the state. We take a deep dive into the critical role these grants play in bridging the R&D “valley of death,” setting the stage for collaborations that fuel growth and technological advancements. Eligibility might sound daunting, but Patty breaks it down: if you’re a New York State business partnered with a non-profit, y ..read more

Aptar Pharma will expand its manufacturing facility in Congers in New York, US, by the end of 2024 “Aptar Pharma, a US-based provider of dispensing solutions to the pharmaceutical industry, will expand its manufacturing facility in Congers, New York, to address the increasing demand for proprietary drug delivery systems from prescription and consumer healthcare customers in North America.” Read more A Chip Fab Business Grows in Brooklyn “In a retrofitted building in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, once a hub of New York City shipbuilding, startup Nanotronics is developing plans for next-generation chi ..read more

Researchers at Cornell and Clarkson are making discoveries that can shake up the food and agriculture industries   It starts with curiosity. That’s where the science nearly always begins, leading researchers to discoveries — both of what works and what doesn’t. These days, thanks in part to collaborations with businesses across New York State, curiosity is leading researchers out of their specialty silos into interdisciplinary projects. It’s work with potential that can lead to game-changing industry innovations. Bruno Xavier and Silvana Andreescu are two researchers leading cutting-edge ..read more

Rochester-based clean energy company selected for statewide manufacturing program “Rochester-based MicroEra Power Inc. is one of 18 firms selected to participate in the next cohort of Scale For ClimateTech, a manufacturing-focused program that supports climate tech innovators in commercializing clean technologies and solutions.” Read more Craft Cannery breaks ground on $1.5 million expansion in Bergen “Craft Cannery, the winner of a $500,000 Grow New York grant, is a food manufacturing facility in Bergen, that specializes in producing pasta sauces, BBQ sauces, salad dressings, oils, marinades ..read more

New York State is home to a wealth of cutting-edge assets, as showcased in our ongoing Advanced Materials video series. This week, we turn our attention to Cornell University, the sixth institution featured in our exploration of the state’s innovative landscape. The experts at Cornell possess a unique and unparalleled understanding of materials, delving into the intricacies of electrons, atoms, and macroscopic properties. This deep expertise translates into the development of materials with groundbreaking capabilities, laying the foundation for future technologies. Aligning with FuzeHub’s comm ..read more

The New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) is continuing to have a major impact on manufacturing in New York State. As a newly released report explains, NY MEP helped the state’s manufacturers achieve $1.13B in cost savings, new and retained sales, and new investments during fiscal year 2023. During this same period, nearly 6,500 manufacturing jobs were created or retained. NY MEP is a network of organizations that provide growth and innovation services to small and mid-sized manufacturers in every corner of the state. In concert with FuzeHub, the statewide NY MEP center, ten re ..read more

MVCC institute to take part in statewide manufacturing program “The Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica will be one of four organizations working together to help small to mid-sized manufacturers across the state, according to the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership.” Read more Plan for $100M climate innovation at Brooklyn Army Terminal moves forward “The New York City Economic Development Corporation on Monday announced the release of an up-to-$100 million request for proposals for an operator to develop a world-class Climate Innovat ..read more

Led by four centers within the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the newly created initiative will help manufacturers with cybersecurity, advanced materials, supply chain and technology projects   ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) announced the launch of its Advanced Manufacturing Initiative, which will help small to mid-sized manufacturers tackle some of the most critical issues they will face in 2024. Through this new initiative, manufacturing companies with 500 or fewer employees will have access to resources, expertise ..read more