The annual “What’s So Cool about Manufacturing?” video contest continues to grow each year. And this year’s Berks Schuylkill contest awards is no exception.

Mack Trucks will not participate in a Las Vegas construction trade show March 10-14 because of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.

Officials say River Pointe Logistics Park, a proposal for an industrial park on 725 acres in Upper Mount Bethel Township, has potential to attract manufacturers to the Slate Belt, a largely rural region of Northampton County.

A Berks County boat parts manufacturer plans to expand in the county and move its out-of-state headquarters there as well, committing more than $11 million for the project and creating nearly 100 jobs.

Reading Truck Group, the Reading-based truck manufacturer, has acquired the assets of Florida-based Action Fabrication & Truck Equipment Inc.

The 7th annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? video contest drew a record-breaking number of votes and more than 1,000 people to the award show last night to celebrate the winning entries at ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem.

Air Products & Chemicals of Trexlertown said it awarded a $100,000 grant to help novel coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery efforts in China.

The 23rd annual Lehigh Valley Auto Show, which takes place March 19-22 at Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus, is expected to draw about 45,000 people and raise thousands for local nonprofits.

The economy of the Lehigh and Northampton counties is growing significantly, with several factors contributing to the strength of several large sectors, including construction, manufacturing and health care. Last year showed strong growth and 2020 has potential to bring more, experts say.

A report on the outlook of Lehigh Valley businesses showed a dramatic drop in hiring over the last six months, even as they ramped up purchasing orders in anticipation of new tariff impacts.