IPG Photonics buys Florida company

IPG Photonics has purchased one of its suppliers, a Florida manufacturer of chirped volume Bragg gratings.

Sevcon buys out Chinese partner for $5M

Sevcon, Inc. of Southborough has acquired the remaining 50 percent equity interest in a Chinese joint venture for $5 million, allowing Sevcon to capitalize on opportunities in China, a rapidly growing market for two- and four-wheel electric vehicles.

State bond rating downgraded

With sluggish revenues testing Gov. Charlie Baker's ability to balance investment needs with fiscal prudence, one of the country's largest credit rating agencies on Friday downgraded the state's bond rating with an admonishment for its approach to savings.

Business groups say no to tax review in letter

As lawmakers work to craft the final fiscal year 2018 budget, some of the state's largest employer organizations are imploring them to cut a Senate plan to review the cost and effectiveness of tax expenditures.

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