AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoShipbuilding: Hanwha won a $269 million contract to build a Navy landing ship at Philly Shipyard, with construction set to begin in 2027. Manufacturing: Hydro broke ground on a $53.5 million extrusion press upgrade at its Cressona plant. Hershey says salty-snack demand is outpacing supply, with new production lines expected next year. Penn State DuBois also secured $39.9 million for a regional manufacturing hub. Infrastructure: The Turnpike opened six lanes after a $214 million Chester County reconstruction project. Data Centers & Energy: Olyphant officials are weighing a proposed $101 million settlement with a developer seeking to build a large data-center campus. Separately, EQT’s acquisition of Range Resources would create the nation’s largest natural-gas producer. Health Care: Sharon Regional Medical Center paused inpatient care after two missed payrolls; its emergency room remains open. Agriculture: Pennsylvania’s apple crop was reported down nearly 60% after spring frost.
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