Mack Trucks on Thursday celebrated the delivery of the first M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck to roll of its Allentown production line as part of a contract with the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. 

Just days after announcing that it had received a $205 million federal contract to provide COVID-19 InteliSwab tests, Bethlehem’s OraSure said the Biomedical Advanced Research Development Authority (BARDA) will provide up to $13.6 million in funding for the Company to obtain 510(k) clearance and CLIA waiver for their COVID-19 rapid test, InteliSwab, from the Food & Drug Administration. 

After shutting down production of its Halloween and Christmas-themed PEEPS last year to concentrate on production of its most popular line, Easter PEEPS, Just Born in Bethlehem will have the other seasonal PEEPS back on the shelves again this year. 

OraSure Technologies in Bethlehem has secured a $205 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to supply its InteliSwab over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits as part of the national pandemic response. 

Orbel Corp., a manufacturer of custom light gauge precision metal components and assemblies, is looking to the future to ensure the aerospace, military, automotive and medical industries continue to thrive.

Amazon announced today plans to expand its education and skills programs to all of its U.S. employees during a tour of one of its Lehigh Valley distribution centers. 

StartUp Lehigh Valley, a pitch competition for area entrepreneurs developed and hosted by Factory LLC, with financial support from Penn State Lehigh Valley's LaunchBox, is back for a third year.

Lehigh University has joined a U.S. National Science Foundation program that will provide training to academic researchers in science and engineering to shorten the time it takes for new discoveries to become technologies that improve everyday lives.

Pennsylvania is offering $12.5 million in PAsmart grants to support the growth of registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships in new industries and occupations for Pennsylvania workers. “Apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships create hands-on learning environments that allow workers to learn important skills while they earn,” said Jennifer Berrier, state Department of Labor and Industry secretary in a press release.

Amazon has invested more than $17 billion in Pennsylvania, including $3 billion in the Lehigh Valley since 2010.