Williams Township-based Polytek Development Corp., a manufacturer of specialty polymers for mold making is expanding.

OraSure Technologies Inc. of Bethlehem has sold its cryosurgical systems business to another Bethlehem biotechnology firm, CryoConcepts LP, for $12 million. 

American Keg Co., a manufacturer of American steel kegs from Pottstown, petitioned the U.S. Department of Commerce in 2018 seeking action against exporters from Mexico have sold refillable steel kegs at less than fair value in the U.S. The federal department recently launched an investigation to determine if it would apply tariffs to Mexican imports of steel kegs.

East Penn Manufacturing, which manufactures batteries in Lyon Station, and is Berks County’s largest employer, has acquired a manufacturer of lithium battery technology and systems for the heavy-duty commercial, government and defense markets.

This year, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued more than 300 permits to grow hemp on nearly 600 acres at more than 800 locations around the state

Continental Cup Co., a paper cup manufacturer, will open its first site at 1920 Spillman Drive in Lehigh Valley Industrial Park VII off Route 412 in Bethlehem.

Continental Cup Co. will open its site at 1920 Spillman Drive in Lehigh Valley Industrial Park VII off Route 412 in Bethlehem, making it the company's first manufacturing facility.

Gilson Snow, based in Snyder County near Sunbury, is now partnering with toy maker Hasbro Inc. to make limited edition Transformers-themed skis and snowboards.

For those looking to remember former Bethlehem Steel headquarters Martin Tower, once the tallest building in the Lehigh Valley, the options are growing – and possibly ‘shredding.’

Seven Sirens Brewing will be the latest in a burst of micro-breweries in the Lehigh Valley. From Funk to Fegley’s, Bonn Place to Bangor Trust, there is a microbrewery (or two or three) in many local communities. But will the growing supply outpace the demand? And with so many specialty beers, can any beer be special? LVB talked to those on the front line of the local craft brewery scene to find out.