This weeks news and information on manufacturing in Central Massachusetts

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FLEXcon promotes new VPs, director of manufacturing

FLEXcon, a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive products, has expanded its leadership teams with three promotions at the executive level.

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Following diversification, Columbia Tech expects to grow 10%

Westborough manufacturer Columbia Tech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westborough-based Coghlin Cos., Inc., diversified its client base last year, and this year expects to add about 40 new employees and grow at least 10 percent.

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'Boroughs industrial vacancy rate hits all-time low

The vacancy rate for industrial space in the 'boroughs area of MetroWest -- Northborough, Southborough, Westborough, Marlborough -- hit an all-time low of 10.5 percent in the first quarter.

Worcester approves tax break for manufacturing space

A new research and development building of at least 20,000 square feet will rise in the South Worcester Industrial Park, thanks to a 20-year tax break the project has received from the city.

Ameresco joins $55B federal contract

Framingham-based Ameresco Inc. will develop new energy and water savings projects for federal facilities under a new U.S. Department of Energy contract.

IPG profit hits $157M in first quarter

Oxford laser product manufacturer IPG Photonics saw revenue grow by 38 percent in the first quarter and operating income jump by 45 percent, according to an earnings report.

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