East Greenville
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Dolly Parton Joined Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter—But Not Without Setting Some Ground Rules
When Dolly Parton teamed up with East Greenville’s Sabrina Carpenter for a fresh take on “Please Please Please,” the country icon had one non-negotiable: keep it clean, writes Becca Wood for Today. Known for her candid lyrics, Carpenter toned things down at Parton’s request—and the result is a charming duet that bridges generations. In an…
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Wawa Testing New Electric Delivery Truck from East Greenville’s Penske Logistics
Wawa has launched a pilot program to test its first electric delivery truck through a partnership with Penske Logistics based in East Greenville, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The convenience store chain and Penske Logistics will be studying the performance of a Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric truck over a six-month period. Wawa President Brian…
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East Greenville-Based Knoll Has an Iconic Chair Designed by Delaware Valley Sculptor
East Greenville-based Knoll is known for its innovative chairs that emulate an artistic style worthy of being in a museum exhibition. Notable designers have designed midcentury-style chairs for the company, according to Terry and Kim Kovel in The Daily Times. The famous grasshopper and womb chairs are designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. The…
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In Advance of Tomorrow’s Scorching Weather, Here’s Where to Turn for Relief
Tomorrow’s one-two punch of high humidity and excessive heat will bring on a real-feel temperature of 102⁰. That’s dangerous territory for Montgomery County residents who are very young, advanced in age, or medically compromised; however, Montgomery County service providers are firing up its heat advisory response. Emily Rizzo was appropriately cool-headed in bringing details to…
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“MillerKnoll” Emerges After Herman Miller Completes Acquisition of East Greenville-based Knoll
Herman Miller has completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of East Greenville-based Knoll and decided that the merged company will be known as MillerKnoll, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new owner will operate Knoll as a separate entity. It is still unknown how the company’s headquarters and expansive manufacturing facility in Montgomery…
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East Greenville-based Knoll Acquired by Herman Miller for $1.8B
East Greenville-based Knoll, a workplace furniture and textile maker, is being acquired by competitor Herman Miller for $1.8 billion, writes Jon Harris for The Morning Call. The cash-and-stock transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close in the third quarter. Knoll stock rose by 35 percent…
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