Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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INNOVATION LEADER: Grant Cooper, CEO of Optrel Inc. in East Greenwich, says the manufacturer primarily focused on industrial protection, such as the welder helmets seen behind him, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Optrel has transitioned into products that are more health care friendly.
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Whether for industrial or health care needs, Optrel is all about protecting people

PBN Manufacturing Awards 2022 EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCT INNOVATION & DESIGN: Optrel Inc. Whether it is manufacturing products for health care workers or for welders, Optrel Inc. is...
TEAMWORK: From left, Amgen Rhode Island manufacturing associate Alexandra Marzilli, senior associates Matt Miller, Jie Wen Yang and Kate Boucher, and Front Line Manager Marissa Burke work together in a section of the company’s new West Greenwich plant that employs single-use technology to manufacture drug substances.
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Amgen strives to find, groom new talent through various avenues

PBN Manufacturing Awards 2022 EXCELLENCE IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTIVITY: Amgen Rhode Island AS ONE OF THE LARGEST manufacturing companies in the state, Amgen Inc. has a...
DEEP CONNECTION: Walco Electric Co. CEO and President Ellis Waldman learned about the manufacturing business from his family, including his late father, Edmund, who founded the company in 1931. 
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Walco’s Waldman creates a pathway to success

PBN Manufacturing Awards 2022 MANUFACTURING CHAMPION: Ellis Waldman, CEO and president, Walco Electric Co. ELLIS WALDMAN HAS BEEN CEO AND PRESIDENT of Providence-based Walco Electric Co. for...

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England honors Leading Women

PROVIDENCE – Six prominent women, including business and nonprofit leaders, and one elected official, were honored by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England...

RIC cuts 7 majors, considers eliminating 17 more due to low enrollment

PROVIDENCE – Amid losses in students and operating revenue, Rhode Island College is axing some of its least popular degrees. The college has already cut...

R.I. voters approve all 3 statewide ballot questions

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island voters passed all three ballot questions in Tuesday’s general election.  According to WPRI-TV CBS 12 Wednesday, Question 1, which asked for...

R.I. Foundation offering $2M in grants to address structural racism

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation is offering $2 million in grants through its new Racial Equity and Social Justice Program to help address...

R.I. Aviation Hall of Fame to induct 10 new members

PROVIDENCE – Ten individuals who flew during various wars for the military will be inducted into the Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame on...

Job Lot again holding ‘Buy, Give, Get’ program to support veterans

NORTH KINGSTOWN – Ocean State Job Lot has brought back its annual “Buy, Give, Get” program to support veterans in need. This year’s coat donation...
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