North County

Signet Enterprises of Akron, Ohio, has acquired Publishers Storage & Shipping that owns a warehouse in Fitchburg.

DRS Power Technology, Inc., which operates a machinery manufacturing facility at 166 Boulder Dr. in Fitchburg, will provide over $6,000 worth of energy-efficient lighting to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts as part of a violation settlement with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for allegedly violating air pollution control regulations, MassDEP announced Tuesday.

A series of strong sales from energy company AMSC in the last few months seem like good signals from the Devens-based company, but analysts are still looking for more as the organization continues to work toward profitability. AMSC has been burning through cash since 2010, when its trade secrets were allegedly stolen by its largest customer, Sinovel Wind Group of China, which also refused to honor a $158.5 million contract. Since that time, AMSC has been embroiled in a $450 million lawsuit in China while trying to secure more wind customers and expand into other energy markets.

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has partnered with Clark University in Worcester to facilitate transfer opportunities for MWCC students, the community college in Gardner announced Thursday.

Michael W. Ames has been named the seventh executive director and CEO of Perkins, the Lancaster-based human services agency that includes the Doctor Franklin Perkins School.

Video software manufacturer SeaChange International of Acton saw a second-quarter loss of $4.8 million, or 14 cents per share, the company reported Wednesday. Its revenue for the quarter, which ended July 31, was $27.9 million.

Fidelity Bank is set to become the second-largest mutual community bank in Worcester County by agreeing to take over Barre Savings Bank as the two institutions announced a merger accord Wednesday.

All Points Limousine of Leominster has acquired All Seasons Limousine of Boxborough. The deal nearly doubles the size of All Points, and the company said it expects to add a half-dozen or so new employees to its 25-member workforce over the next year.

Power grid and wind energy equipment manufacturer AMSC said Monday it has received a $40 million order from Inox Wind Limited for wind turbine electrical control systems (ECS).

To hear Spectrum Health Systems CEO Chuck Faris tell it, Massachusetts is a relatively good place to be in the addiction treatment services industry, and to receive treatment if you need it.