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  1. Articles mentioning both Smith & Wesson Corp. and Springfield

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    1. J. William Ward stepping down from the Regional Employment Board of ... - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 10 2013)

      J. William Ward stepping down from the Regional Employment Board of ... - MassLive.com ..." program for preschoolers in Springfield's public housing and Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative, which helps Springfield school children keep up with their language and math development during the summer vacation. A gre... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.   Baystate Health   Smith & Wesson Corp.

    2. At Eastec trade show in West Springfield, manufacturers talk about not sending work to China, new products, and more

      Explore masslive.com (May 15 2013) Manufacturing

      At Eastec trade show in West Springfield, manufacturers talk about not sending work to China, new products, and more ...to be sophisticated, said Jack Ford, President of Lindco Springfield, a cutting tools company located in West Springfield. "Most of the metal cutting that goes on uses technology that is less than three years old," Ford ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    3. Smith & Wesson profit triples, outlook improves

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 7 2013) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing

      Smith & Wesson profit triples, outlook improves ...dern sporting rifles” by the industry and by Smith & Wesson. As part of its earnings report issued this week, Smith & Wesson also raised its expectations for the rest of its fiscal year. Smith & Wesson said it anticipate... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    4. Newtown massacre reverberates through New England's 'Gun Valley'

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 4 2013) Manufacturing

      Newtown massacre reverberates through New England's 'Gun Valley' ...4 percent of the rifles, according to the NSSF. Smith & Wesson, in business since before the Civil War, is in Springfield, Mass., just up the Connecticut River from Hartford. Springfield is the home of the federal armory... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    5. Smith & Wesson stock rebounds, up for the year despite gun-control debate following Newtown school shooting

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 7 2013) Manufacturing

      ...yee Ryan McIntosh works on a Venture Rifle at the Thompson Center area of the Smith & Wesson factory in 2011. SPRINGFIELD – Smith & Wesson’s stock has been climbing back after cratering last month after calls for more st... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    6. Gun maker Smith & Wesson's stock falls on Newtown backlash speculation - Boston Business Journal

      Explore The Business Journals (Dec 18 2012) Manufacturing

      Gun maker Smith & Wesson's stock falls on Newtown backlash speculation - Boston Business Journal ...ore Boston Business Journal Date: Monday, December 17, 2012, 7:48am EST Tweet Share LinkedIn Email Gun maker Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: SWHC) has benefited in the past from fears of impending gun control legi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    7. Manufacturers and businesses struggle to find skilled workers

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 10 2012) Manufacturing

      Manufacturers and businesses struggle to find skilled workers ...unbelievable program that invests in people and expands jobs.” The program at Putnam is a partnership between Smith & Wesson and the school designed to quickly train people for precision manufacturing jobs. Currently the... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Springfield Technical Community College

    8. Study: Pioneer Valley lacks younger workers to replace soon-to-retire Baby Boomers

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 15 2012) Manufacturing

      Study: Pioneer Valley lacks younger workers to replace soon-to-retire Baby Boomers ...ounger work force. “I live these figures every day,” Leyden said. It’s not just him either. Smith & Wesson in Springfield, for example, knows it will have to replace 300 retiring workers in the next three years. Peter J.... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Raytheon   Smith & Wesson Corp.

    9. Western New England University engineering program grows

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 5 2012) Education

      Western New England University engineering program grows ...y in Wilbraham where Meaden worked; Lenox, which is the former American Saw in East Longmeadow, and gun maker Smith & Wesson in Springfield. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western New England University   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    10. Springfield's Smith & Wesson aiming high

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 30 2012) Manufacturing

      Springfield's Smith & Wesson aiming high ...roduction workers almost exclusively from the ranks of the temps on its site. Founded in Springfield in 1852, Smith & Wesson had just 600 employees in Springfield back in 2001. Smith & Wesson’s stock, ended trading Frida... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield   Westfield

    11. Editorial: Smith & Wesson sales show company's strength

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 12 2012) Manufacturing

      Editorial: Smith & Wesson sales show company's strength ...ng in Western Massachusetts is dead. Consider the soaring sales and earnings of Smith & Wesson Holding Corp., Springfield’s iconic gun maker. The company garnered national attention in advance of Friday’s Wall Street ral... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    12. Smith & Wesson posts record year

      Explore bizjournals (Jun 29 2012) Manufacturing

      ...assachusetts-based firearms maker locked and loaded for another banner year. Smith & Wesson Holdings Corp. of Springfield, Mass., said booming demand for its polymer-based pistols and sporting rifles were largely to cred... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    13. Springfield’s Smith & Wesson boosts 4Q sales outlook | Hartford Business

      Explore HartfordBusiness.com (May 23 2012) Manufacturing

      ... doubled to about $439 million as of the end of the quarter, up from $187 million at the same time last year. Springfield gunmaker Smith & Wesson, citing strong demand for its firearms, has boosted its sales outlook for ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    14. Critics assail cutbacks to machine technology program at Springfield's Putnam Vocational Technical Academy

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 30 2012) Manufacturing

      Critics assail cutbacks to machine technology program at Springfield's Putnam Vocational Technical Academy ...eness of the program, according to Mayo, “was to create a promotional video that was shown to students at all Springfield area middle schools to encourage enrollment in the program as a viable option for a sustainable, h... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.   West Springfield   Palmer

    15. Sealed Air, Elms College and a Conway machine shop get state economic ...

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 2 2012) Manufacturing

      Sealed Air, Elms College and a Conway machine shop get state economic ... ...ward of $496,868 for the project with the state’s OK. F.W. Webb Co. bought 14.5 acres of land located in the Smith & Wesson Industrial Park from the Springfield Redevelopment Authority. The company, the largest plumbing... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield   Chicopee

    16. Latest Hasbro layoff of 170 jobs worldwide includes 3 in East Longmeadow

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 13 2012) Manufacturing

      Latest Hasbro layoff of 170 jobs worldwide includes 3 in East Longmeadow ...years ago. That would have made it one of the largest manufacturing employers in the region. Springfield’s Smith & Wesson has 1,200 employees. OMG Inc., in Agawam, a maker of hardware and roofing products, has more t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield   The Republican

    17. Springfield sees foundation laid for economic growth in 2012

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 13 2012)

      Springfield sees foundation laid for economic growth in 2012 ...o both Sarno and Kennedy. Ameristar Casinos has proposed a casino at the former Westinghouse property in East Springfield. Kennedy said the State Street corridor should be among the key areas on which to focus. Major imp... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    18. Manufacturing had a small rebound in 2011, looks to a solid 2012

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 10 2012) Manufacturing

      Manufacturing had a small rebound in 2011, looks to a solid 2012 ...publican Photo by Mark M.Murray - Susan M. Kasa, at Boulevard Machine & Gear Company at 785 Page Boulevard in Springfield SPRINGFIELD – Boeing’s 747 Dreamliner has landed on factory floors in Western Massachusetts. “ It ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Boeing   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    19. Smith & Wesson grows in Springfield hiring veterans, Putnam Vocational students

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 7 2012) Manufacturing

      Smith & Wesson grows in Springfield hiring veterans, Putnam Vocational students ...train in the Smith & Wesson machine shop every other week. He takes academic classes on the weeks he’s not at Smith & Wesson. Vega gets paid for the time he works at Smith & Wesson. Vega has been working there for about... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    20. Editorial: Smith & Wesson hones historic brand

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 21 2011) Manufacturing

      ...s on a Venture Rifle at the Thompson Center area of the Smith and Wesson factory earlier this month. Sales of Springfield-made Smith & Wesson firearms are going great guns. And that’s great news for the iconic company, ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield   The Republican

    21. Tax incentive for F.W. Webb relocation and expansion plans gets Springfield City Council final approval

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 19 2011)

      ...from Plainfield Street to a new, larger site at the Smith & Wesson industrial park on Roosevelt Ave., in East Springfield. F.W. Webb has an agreement to purchase 14.5 acres of land at the industrial park for $1 million f... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield City Council

    22. Springfield's Smith & Wesson completes move, takes aim at future

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 19 2011) Manufacturing

      Springfield's Smith & Wesson completes move, takes aim at future ...ements with the Clinton administration. Back in 2001, Smith & Wesson had 600 employees in Springfield. Today, Smith & Wesson has 1,200 employees in Springfield and growing, Debney said. Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. repor... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Coca-Cola

    23. Smith & Wesson reports positive quarter

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 13 2011) Manufacturing

      Smith & Wesson reports positive quarter ... photos to go with stories on Smith and Wesson gunmakers in Springfield. Here parts get loaded for polishing. Smith & Wesson: Inside the Springfield manufacturing facility gallery (20 photos) SPRINGFIELD — Gunmaker Smith... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield   The Republican

    24. Springfield City Council approves special tax incentive for Custom Carbide; incentive for F.W. Webb undecided

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 5 2011)

      Springfield City Council approves special tax incentive for Custom Carbide; incentive for F.W. Webb undecided ...Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Springfield City Hall File photo | The Republican SPRINGFIELD – The City Council approved a special tax incentive for Custom Carbide on Monday, designed to help... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield City Council   Springfield

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