Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company, invested $50M into a new 170,000 SF headquarters in downtown Rochester at the historic Aqueduct Building located along the Genesee River.  This project created more than 80 new jobs, in addition to the more than 300 jobs being relocated to the new location.

Edwards, the global leader in vacuum and abatement solutions and a key supplier to the semiconductor industry, is expanding its operations in the region with a significant investment of $319M. The new dry pump facility, which supports up to 600 jobs, is strategically located near customers, green energy sources, and local colleges and universities. This expansion will strengthen Edwards’ position … Continued

Amazon, one of the world’s largest online retailers, has invested $400 million in a 2.6 million-square-foot robotics sortable fulfillment center in Gates, NY. This investment has created over 2,500 new jobs and introduced advanced automation technologies to streamline operations and get orders to customers in the Rochester area faster than ever before.

Unither Pharmaceuticals, a French-based pharmaceutical contract and development manufacturing company, is investing $106M to consolidate, renovate, and update its Rochester, NY, operation. Company leaders plan to create 180 new jobs over the next few years to pursue growth opportunities in the US market.

Oxbo is a leading manufacturer of specialty harvesting equipment and technology for crops like fruits, vegetables, seeds, and roots. Oxbo is investing $50M to expand in Genesee County. This expansion includes a new 195,000 SF facility, creating 75+ new jobs in several facets of the business and retaining 140 existing jobs.

Genesee Brewing’s parent company, FIFCO USA, has invested $50M into its headquarters in Rochester, NY, to modernize the brewery and improve efficiency with a new world-class packaging facility. This project created 57 new jobs and retained 518 existing positions.

JCS Process & Control Systems, an industry leader in beverage batching and processing technologies, opened the UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence, the world’s first and only small-scale, bottle-based pilot aseptic research, development, and production center. UltraPhil enables beverage manufacturers of all sizes—from large corporations to startups—to perfect their formulations and production processes in small quantities. Located in downtown Rochester’s … Continued

Toyota Material Handling North America, a leading provider of material handling solutions and the top seller of forklifts in North America, opened an advanced energy storage solutions development, prototyping, and test center in Henrietta, NY. This $2 million investment is expected to create approximately 40 new jobs.

G&H, a global leader in precision optics and photonics for the medical and life sciences industries, expanded its presence in downtown Rochester, NY. The company operates out of a 100,000 SF facility at 408 St. Paul Street, establishing a North American Life Sciences Center of Excellence. The hub will drive advancements in healthcare, focusing on … Continued

Graham Corporation, a leading manufacturer of mission-critical fluid, power, heat transfer, and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, has expanded its operations in Batavia, NY. The $18 million investment includes an 18,900 SF facility, creating 24 new jobs and retaining 340 existing positions.

The Coca-Cola Company and its subsidiary fairlife are building a 750,000 SF production facility on 100+ acres in Monroe County’s Webster, NY. This $650 million expansion, which establishes the largest dairy processing facility in the Northeast, will create 250 new jobs. fairlife, a fast-growing ultra-filtered milk brand committed to changing people’s lives through nutrition, aims … Continued

BYK-Gardner USA, a global leader in testing solutions, worked with Taylor the Builders & Empire Commercial Construction to complete a 25,000 sq. ft. expansion and relocation in Fairport, NY, providing a new office, R&D, and warehouse space. This project, which includes a $1.7 million investment, creation of 5 new jobs, retention of 32 jobs, marks … Continued

PFISTERER, a global leader in electrical connection technology, worked with Taylor the Builders & Empire Commercial Construction to complete a 41,800 sq. ft. renovation at the Rochester Tech Park in Gates, NY, creating a state-of-the-art manufacturing and office space. This new U.S. hub marks a significant step in PFISTERER’s growth in the energy transmission and … Continued

For over 25 years, Premier Packaging has provided customers with a range of products and services including package design, prototyping, manufacturing, inventory management programs, and much more. Premier Packaging has expanded and opened their new 102,000sq ft facility in LeFrois Builders and Developers’ new Wiregrass Business Park off John St. in Henrietta. The new facility, built by LeFrois, … Continued

Optimax Systems, Inc. continues to grow in the Greater Rochester, NY region, fueled by demand for photonics applications in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, optics for space and astronomy, and high-end laser systems for the United States Department of Defense. From lasers and sensors for Apple’s face ID to unlock our phones to backup cameras for our cars, optics impact our … Continued

CooperVision, the second largest contact lens manufacturer in the world, plans to invest $62 million and create 170 new jobs in the Greater Rochester, NY region. With approximately 80% of CooperVision’s US operations here, the company’s expansion reinforces the Greater Rochester, NY region’s role as the world leader in optics, photonics, and imaging. This sector is … Continued

Corning Incorporated announced plans to invest $139M and create 270 new jobs at its Fairport, NY facility in the Greater Rochester, NY region. Corning plans to manufacture products vital to the semiconductor supply chain, a move towards making the region a leading hub for semiconductor R&D and manufacturing.

Plug Power, the leading provider of fuel cell technologies, is investing $125 million to support its Innovation Center in Rochester, NY — the first and largest Gigafactory for Proton Exchange Membrane technology. They are also investing $290 million to build a state-of-the-art green hydrogen production facility and electric substation at the Genesee County Economic Development Center’s Science, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) … Continued

Bestmade Products Inc. sells residential aluminum boat docks directly to consumers, notably specializing in single-installation docks. The manufacturer recently announced its expansion plans in the Deer Run Industrial Park’s Seneca Falls Plant in Seneca County, NY. As they move into the planned 7,200 SF facility in the future, the company intends to add 15 new … Continued

Lawley Insurance expanded its operations at a new site at 441 East Avenue in Rochester NY. The company recently move into its 14,400 square foot office to support more than 60 employees. This investment was led by JADD Management and a team of local investors. Before welcoming new tenants, this 1980s space was renovated by … Continued