A Global Leader in Precision Optics and Advanced Finishing and Metrology Solutions, QED Technologies International Establishes World-Class Optics Fabrication and Customer Experience Center in the City of Rochester, Committing to Creating More Than 70 New Jobs Creating Top-Quality, Next-Generation Opportunities is a Key Component of The Finger Lakes Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and … Continued

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that photonics manufacturer Sydor Optics is expanding its renowned manufacturing operations in Monroe County. Citing increased customer demand and the need to increase production capacity, the project will include the construction of a new 100,000 square-foot building at the company’s Jet View Drive location in Rochester. As a result … Continued

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Megazone Corporation-also known as MegazoneCloud- is establishing its U.S. headquarters in the Town of Perinton, Monroe County. Founded in South Korea in 1998, MegazoneCloud is a leading AI and cloud-native company that serves as a trusted digital transformation partner to more than 8,000 clients worldwide. Headquartered in Seoul, … Continued

The URochester-led NSF STELLAR Engine launches with $15 million in federal funding. The United States National Science Foundation (NSF) announced it will award $15 million over the next two years to launch the NSF STELLAR Engine in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region of New York, led by the University of Rochester. The award, matched by $16 … Continued

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a major two-phase expansion plan for storied dry pasta maker Barilla at its Town of Avon, Livingston County manufacturing facility. The company will invest $145 million in Phase One of the project to include the construction of a new, 52,000 square-foot main building to expand its manufacturing operations, including one … Continued

Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the official grand opening of Oxbo’s new farming equipment manufacturing facility in the Town of Bergen, Genesee County. The global agribusiness company constructed a new $60.5 million, 200,000 square-foot facility in Apple Tree Acres Corporate Park which will also serve as the company’s U.S. headquarters. The company has committed to … Continued

As seen in Business Facilities, April 2026 In the competitive landscape of American manufacturing, the “where” is just as critical as the “how.” While many regions struggle with aging infrastructure or dwindling resources, a quiet resurgence is underway in the Greater Rochester, NY, region. Major industry players, including Toyota Material Handling North America, Edwards, and … Continued

Apollo Optical Systems, a leader in precision optical engineering and polymer optics manufacturing, today announced that Turning Point Tool, a Rochester-based tooling and machining company, has officially joined the Apollo platform. This strategic combination creates a vertically integrated optics manufacturing company, where mold design, fabrication, and optical production are now performed in-house. By unifying two … Continued

Reju is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs at Eastman Business Park in the City of Rochester, Monroe County Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that French textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju plans to establish a $390 million textile regeneration hub on an 18.9-acre vacant lot at Eastman Business Park in the City of Rochester — … Continued

The National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced that a Rochester and Finger Lakes region coalition led by the University of Rochester advanced to the final stage of the program’s second competition. The STELLAR (Science, Technology and Engineering of Laser and Laser Applications Research) project aims to progress the region as a national leader in laser technologies, education, … Continued

Governor Kathy Hochul and the PGA of America today announced that New York State plans to host three landmark professional golf championships over the next decade. Bethpage State Park’s famed Black Course in Farmingdale expects to welcome the 2028 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the 2033 PGA Championship, while Oak Hill Country Club outside Rochester … Continued

20 Food and Agriculture Startups from Around the World will Compete to Win a Combined Total of $3 Million in Prize Money at Annual Summit on Nov. 12 and 13 The Grow-NY Competition is funded through Upstate Revitalization Initiatives – Finger Lakes Forward, CNY Rising, and Southern Tier Soaring – Regional Comprehensive Strategies to Revitalize … Continued

Empire State Development (ESD) announced New York State support for McAlpin Industries’ planned expansion in the Town of Webster, Monroe County.  As part of a phased-in project, the sheet metal work manufacturer plans to construct a 300,000 square-foot facility on Hard Road to support its light manufacturing operations. Work at the site will include laser … Continued

Empire State Development (ESD) and other officials today marked the grand opening of a new advanced energy storage solutions development, prototyping, and test center in the Town of Henrietta, Monroe County. The Raymond Corporation invested in the forward-thinking research and development center, located at 1565 Jefferson Road, and will collaborate with Rochester area energy storage … Continued

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that QED Technologies International, a leading manufacturer of advanced capital equipment for precision optics fabrication and metrology, and a precision optics fabricator, to substantially expand operations in Rochester, NY. The expansion will support the creation of up to 72 new jobs over the next five years. ESD is providing … Continued

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that two legacy optics companies joined forces through Advanced Glass Industries’ (AGI) acquisition of Glass Fab Inc. to operate under the new brand name, EvolvOptic, reflecting their innovation to support the dynamic optics industry. EvolvOptic will be expanding operations in Rochester and is committed to creating up to 40 … Continued

JCS Process & Control Systems, an industry leader in beverage batching and processing technologies, today celebrated the grand opening of the UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence, the world’s first and only small scale, bottle-based pilot aseptic research, development and production center. Following an 18-month, more than $17 million dollar investment – including the radical transformation … Continued

EEP Quality Group (EEP) cut the ribbon on a 27,000 sq ft facility in Gates today. The $3.4 million expansion will create 12 new jobs and support a major contract manufacturing project with Kodak Alaris as well as other national brands. EEP is an engineering and quality organization that delivers fast and accurate solutions to … Continued

Empire State Development (ESD) today marked the official opening of Pfisterer’s new infrastructure manufacturing facility located on Innovation Way in Rochester. The new, 100,000-square-foot facility will boost the company’s production capabilities and features a new state-of-the-art training center for its customers, production, sales, and a cable assembly and testing field. The plant has already been … Continued

$3 Million in Prize Money Awarded to Seven Global Food, Beverage, and Agriculture Startups, Including $1 Million Grand Prize for Unibaio Competition is Supported by Upstate Revitalization Initiative and Builds on CNY Rising, Finger Lakes Forward and Southern Tier Soaring Regional Strategies Empire State Development (ESD) today announced Unibaio, of New York, NY, as the … Continued