UTC unloads Pratt power systems

Hartford conglomerate United Technologies Corp. finalized its unloading of East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney Power Systems to a Japanese manufacturer, UTC announced Friday.

CT Senate passes manufacturing tax credit

The state Senate unanimously embraced a higher tax credit for manufacturers who train the next generation of workers.

GE engines on Boeing 777 need fix

General Electric is warning airlines using its jet engines on their Boeing 777s that they need to make a fix, following two incidents in which engines shutdown in flight.

Waterbury energy center to install 45kw solar array

The Energy Systems Sales & Training facility in Waterbury will install a 45-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system, as part of plan to eventually manufacture Taiwanese solar in Connecticut.

CT schools compete to reduce carbon footprint

More than 60 freshmen from East Hartford High School, New Britain High School and Wilby High School in Waterbury will compete on Monday to reduce their schools' carbon footprint.

CT's Rogers freezing pension puts to save $12M

Killingly technology manufacturer Rogers Corp. says it's freezing its contributions to its employees' pension plans starting this summer, under its overall plan to save $12 million by the first...

UTC antes $3M more to Yale cancer research

Hartford conglomerate United Technologies Corp. donated $3 million to establish a new endowed professorship at the Yale Cancer Center in New Haven.

Manufacturers seek break on taxes to spur investment

Connecticut manufacturers are pushing for state and federal tax breaks so they can invest more of their earnings into better equipment, jobs, and expansions.