Towanda Iron & Metal Inc. was recently acquired by Upstate Shredding LLC-Ben Weitsman & Son. With the acquisition taking full place in January 2,2011, Towanda will be renamed Ben Weitsman of Towanda. All current personnel will remain.

Tioga County awarded Upstate Shredding LLC the 2009 Business of the Year Award. The $25 million investment made in Tioga County has been a great help in the development of the area.