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SKF eyes role in humanoid robotics business

By John Whittaker jwhittaker@post-journal.com SKF is looking to work its way into the expanding Chinese robotics market with a recently announced agreement with Leaderdrive (LD), a global manufacturer specializing in precision robotic components. The companies are working together on a venture in China focused on high-precision transmission components for robot joints. SKF officials said the investment is a step into the robotics industry, with a particular focus on the application of humanoids powered by Embodied AI technology in industrial settings. SKF will hold a 60% ...

Dawson Metal disappointed in decision regarding bridge, access road

Chautauqua County officials recently announced there are no plans to help Dawson Metal either repair a bridge or install a new access road near their plant in Jamestown. While Dawson Metal isn’t looking to take any legal action or relocate in the near future, the decision isn’t sitting well, saying decisions like this make it more difficult to operate. A lot of businesses that have struggled end up leaving. Company officials hope that won’t happen to them, but they recognize that possibility exists. In May, David Dawson, President of Dawson Metal, Dawson Doors, and Spray ...

Report provides glimpse into Bush Industries’ final days

The first report by the receiver appointed to oversee the bankruptcy of the Bush Industries and its parent company paints an interesting picture of the company's demise. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Sherbrooke, Québec, eSolutions Furniture was a North American e-commerce seller of ...

County sales include $1.2M Bemus Point restaurant

A popular restaurant in Bemus Point has been sold and is now an Italian restaurant. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from April 27-30. The county does not provide transaction information, but real ...

Mall owner files new assessment challenge

LAKEWOOD - The Chautauqua Mall is, again, challenging its tax assessment. On Friday, Chautauqua Mall Realty Holding LLC filed an Article 7 filing in the state Supreme Court in Mayville asking the court to review the assessment of the three parcels that make up the Chautauqua Mall property - ...

Sales include $4.5M student apartment complex

An apartment complex in the northern end of the county marketed to college students has been sold for millions of dollars. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from April 21-24. The county does not ...