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Global Engine Manufacturer to Build North American Plant in Pennsylvania

Posted in Engines & Machinery, Other Interesting Posts, tagged , , , , , on December 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Vacon, a $320 million (2007 revenue) global engine manufacturer based in Finland, is locating its North American headquarters in Chambersburg, Pa.  The facility will hold both product development and testing facilities under the same roof and is projected to create 94 jobs.  If all goes as plan, the company will open the facility in 2009. 
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Made in Pennsylvania: Lycoming Engines

Posted in Engines & Machinery, tagged , , , , , , , , on June 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Williamsport, Pa based Lycoming Engines started as a sewing machine manufacturer in 1845 when the lumber industry ruled the town.  By 1907, the automobile was making headlines and fast becoming a way of life for Americans - driving the shift for Lycoming Engines from sewing machines to automobile engines.  In 1929, Lycoming Engines successfully produced its first [...]

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Made in Pennsylvania: Mack Truck

Posted in Engines & Machinery, tagged , , , , , , , , on May 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Mack Truck, the world’s leading producer of heavy-duty trucks, is still built right here in Pennsylvania. The North American headquarters are based out of Allentown and a major manufacturing operation is appropriated located in Macungie. There is also a re-manufacturing facility in Middletown where refurbished trucks are put together. In 2006, Mack Truck had a [...]

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