AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoManufacturing: Reading-based EnerSys will acquire Ultralife for about $320 million, adding the Newark battery maker’s products and expertise to its power-systems business. Workforce & Innovation: Penn State DuBois’ planned regional manufacturing hub has secured $39.9 million in federal funding; it aims to train 150 people a year and support advanced manufacturing in north-central Pennsylvania. Energy: Canonsburg-based EQT’s $13 billion acquisition of Range Resources would create the nation’s largest natural-gas producer, strengthening its position in Appalachia as demand grows. Steel: U.S. Steel approved a nearly $3 billion investment in a new hot-strip mill at its Mon Valley Works, a major commitment to Pennsylvania production. Power: The federal government offered Constellation up to $5 billion for nuclear-plant upgrades, including work at Pennsylvania facilities. Local Growth: City Brewing plans to add 2.5 million barrels of production capacity across its sites in 2027, including its Latrobe facility. Data Centers: Gregg Township approved the first phase of a proposed 252,000-square-foot data center, subject to 31 conditions; construction still requires additional approvals.
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