State, regional centers host interactive event to celebrate Manufacturing Day, tout opportunities
“FuzeHub, the statewide center for the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership, worked with several regional centers — including the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) at Mohawk Valley Community College — to organize the interactive, virtual event held on Friday.”
Plug Power starts construction of $290M project in Genesee County
“Energy technology firm Plug Power has started construction on a $290 million electric substation and green hydrogen fuel production plant in Genesee County, providing a boost to a business park roughly halfway between Buffalo and Rochester that has been in the works for more than a decade.”
‘World’s most sustainable spirit’: the vodka made with CO2 captured from air
“A company in New York City has created what it calls the “world’s most sustainable spirit” by making a vodka out of carbon dioxide that has been captured from the air. The 40% proof drink, appropriately called Air vodka, removes a pound of CO2 from the atmosphere for each bottle made, its maker has claimed.”
Alden HS program has students running their own manufacturing shop
“Bulldog Manufacturing is located in Alden High School. It’s been around since 2019. It’s a full manufacturing shop completely run by high school students. It’s complete with real customers and a CEO.”
Made in NY: From Nalgene bottles to Cutco knives, 6 great Empire State made products
“From Rochester’s Nalgene to the Aurora Shoe Company in the Finger Lakes, many companies on our list take pride in sourcing all American materials. All emphasize sustainability.”