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Protonex receives $1.6M military power device order

Southborough power supply manufacturer Protonex has received a $1.6 million purchase order for the U.S. military.

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Glass manufacturer expanding, but new hires slow

Workforce development is a common theme in manufacturing, and Germany-based glass manufacturer SCHOTT is no different. The company, with two locations in Southbridge and a North American headquarters in New York, is expanding but struggling to fill vacant positions.

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Waters to take $550M hit from new federal tax plan

Milford laboratory instrument maker Waters Corp. said it estimated a $550-million income tax hit from the new federal tax system, dragging down the 2017 bottom line.

Sunovion announces positive Parkinson's clinical trial progress

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals of Marlborough said Monday a clinical trial for a treatment for those with Parkinson's disease has brought positive results.

Boston Scientific could buy Calif. firm for $540M

Marlborough medical device maker Boston Scientific announced Wednesday an agreement with Santa Rosa-based Millipede, Inc. to potentially acquire the California firm for $540 million.

Springdale Beer, offshoot of Jack's Abby, to distribute

Springdale Beer, the offshoot of Framingham-based Jack's Abby, will begin distribution this week, the brewery announced Friday.

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