The Herald, Sharon, Pa. Business

GE, Kazakhstan to build locomotives in partnership

2012-05-24T09:00:00-04:00

GE Transportation said Wednesday the company signed a “memo of understanding’’ to create a joint venture with a Kazakhstan company to build a $90 million locomotive engine plant in that nation.

Company sues ex-exec over 2nd job

2012-05-22T09:00:00-04:00

An Emlenton company has sued a Liberty Township man claiming fiduciary breach and fraud because he held a second job with a competitor.

Greenville Wood Products preps for statewide cable TV debut

2012-05-19T09:00:00-04:00

The Pennsylvania Cable Network will take their cameras to Greenville Wood Products on Tuesday. The company, which has been fabricating custom wood projects in Pymatuning Township since 1971, will be featured in an upcoming episode of “PCN Tours.”

Supervisors extend permits for construction of Walmart

2012-05-09T09:00:00-04:00

Springfield Township supervisors have agreed to extend the letter of credit and highway occupancy permit for the proposed Walmart Supercenter, but they still don’t know when the store might be built.

Debra Koenig named chairman of Quaker Steak

2012-05-03T09:00:00-04:00

Quaker Steak & Lube is getting a bit of the golden arches in its new chairman.

Judge: Aborted land sale shows evidence of fraud

2012-04-27T09:00:00-04:00

A judge recently dismissed civil charges filed against the owner of a North Hermitage Road property who allegedly reneged on a sale, but let stand charges against a real estate agent, his company, and a man associated with the owner.

FNB says earning up in Q1 due in part to Parkvale buy

2012-04-24T09:00:00-04:00

FNB Corp. reported Monday its first quarter earnings were up 20.4 percent in the first quarter in large part due to its purchase of Pittsburgh-based Parkvale Financial Corp. FNB’s Parkvale purchase closed on Jan. 1.

Tower owner: Permit limits add up to denial

2012-04-12T09:00:00-04:00

A company that owns a communication tower in Jefferson Township and a firm that wanted to install equipment on that tower have sued Jefferson Township, saying the supervisors attached so many conditions to their approval of a permit that they essentially denied it.

PM Kalco Inc. sues ex-owners, employees of metals maker

2012-04-10T09:00:00-04:00

A Wheatland metals company has sued its former owners and several ex-employees alleging they have illegally started a competing business.

Advance Auto eyes site at State, Maple

2012-04-03T09:00:00-04:00

Another national auto parts chain is planning to open a store in the Shenango Valley.