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SFMA honors South Florida manufacturers at 47th awards event
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The South Florida Manufacturers Association drew 692 people to Pembroke Pines on June 25 for its 47th Recognition of Excellence Awards, spotlighting employees, manufacturers and partners across the region.
Ivenko founder expands construction and manufacturing operations in New York
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Ivenko founder and CEO Ivan Volovenko is growing the New York-based company’s construction and custom millwork businesses while positioning the firm around tighter project management and a single point of responsibility.
Florida workplace deaths fell in 2024, but construction and transportation still lead risks
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Van Dingenen Law’s new analysis says Florida recorded 284 fatal work injuries in 2024, down from 306 a year earlier, even as transportation incidents, falls and construction remained the state’s biggest workplace threats.
Lee Contracting buys Florida water contractor Cathcart Construction
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Lee Contracting has acquired Cathcart Construction Company, adding a Florida water infrastructure business as its first deal outside Michigan and third acquisition since 2023. The move expands the employee-owned contractor’s footprint, deepens its…
SME, Stratasys name 2026 SkillsUSA additive manufacturing winners
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More than 100 students from 35 states competed in Atlanta this month in the 2026 SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition, hosted by SME and Stratasys.
UCI Paints spotlights acrylic and latex enamel choices for South Florida properties
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UCI Paints is pitching South Florida property managers, HOAs, contractors and builders on choosing the right enamel coating for each surface and exposure level.
Aethl Bio locks in manufacturing deal with Pure Source
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Aethl Bio signed a definitive manufacturing and supply agreement with The Pure Source on June 16, 2026, formalizing a long-term production partnership as the Pittsburgh biomaterials company moves toward commercialization.
DeRocco Fellows names 2026 cohort of 11 women in manufacturing and engineering
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Eleven women from colleges and universities nationwide are spending the summer in manufacturing and engineering roles through the 2026 DeRocco Fellows Program.
Northgate Benefit Group launches to unify benefits for all worker classes
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Northgate Benefit Group, a Florida-based MGA and benefits consultancy launched in March 2026, is targeting brokers and consultants that need one program to cover salaried, hourly, variable-hour, part-time and seasonal workers.
Antoni Porowski teams up with Fresh Express for easy summer meals
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Antoni Porowski is partnering with Fresh Express this summer to show home cooks how to build healthier, restaurant-style meals with minimal effort.
United Sugar Producers & Refiners featured in America 250 documentary on food supply chain
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United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative is spotlighted in the America 250 documentary series for its role in the U.S. sugar supply chain.
Lacey Farmer of SFI Health recognized by Influential Women
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Lacey Farmer, a Strategic Account Manager at SFI Health in Pensacola, has built a career spanning corporate wellness, pharmaceutical sales and nutraceutical development.
Jericho Receivers launches GPS-independent atomic clock using ATSC 3.0
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Jericho Receivers said June 30 it is now selling a software-defined atomic clock that combines GNSS, ATSC 3.0 broadcast timing and network time sources to keep precision timing running during jamming, spoofing or satellite outages.
Mobility City adds new owners, markets and ad support
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Mobility City Holdings is expanding with new franchise-owner training, fresh market openings and a six-month national advertising push backed by major manufacturers.
VELA Chairs highlights mobility chairs for aging in place
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VELA Chairs is promoting its specialized mobility chairs in the U.S. as Enable Me to help seniors stay independent at home while easing the physical demands on family caregivers.
MARTAC teams with Intrepid Powerboats to scale USV production
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MARTAC has formed a manufacturing partnership with Florida boatbuilder Intrepid Powerboats to increase production of its Devil Ray unmanned surface vessels to 200 to 300 units a year.
Classic Marcite expands pool resurfacing services to Kissimmee
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Classic Marcite is expanding its pool resurfacing and renovation business into Kissimmee, Florida, bringing certified crews, multiple finish options and full renovation services to homeowners and vacation rental operators.
Southern Sandblasting expands industrial painting services to Oviedo
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Southern Sandblasting & Painting LLC has expanded its industrial painting services into Oviedo, Florida, and nearby Seminole and Orange County communities.
RTA Outdoor Living Says Fathers Want Time, Not Ties, This Father’s Day
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With Father’s Day spending expected to hit a record $24 billion, RTA Outdoor Living is highlighting a shift from material gifts to shared experiences, including an outdoor kitchen build for the Gronkowski family.
Vimaisamd plans private-label skincare line after Munich trade show trip
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Virginia Carneiro, founder of Miami-area clinic Vimaisamd, traveled to Munich for CosmeticBusiness 2026 to meet European manufacturers and begin developing a patient skincare line.
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