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Webinar: Definition of a Solid Waste (DSW) Rule Exclusion – What Does it Mean to Your Company?
The revisions of the rule are designed to encourage the reclamation of higher-value waste solvents. PennTAP will explain the rule and the definition of the solid waste for certain solvents transferred from one manufacturer to another. PennTAP uses traditional pollution prevention techniques to maximize savings for Pennsylvania companies. Register
Find out more »Webinar: Regulatory Landscape Changes Demand Digitalization in Medtech
Big changes in the regulatory landscape are challenging Medtech companies: Overhauled EU regulations: MDR & IVDR New 2018-2020 Strategic Priorities from the FDA in the US Implementing and maintaining regulatory compliant processes and systems is a constant for Medtech firms; however, there’s a tremendous variation in chosen processes, procedures, tools and technology. Looking back, there has been acceptance of this variation, across different size companies with very different medical products, business priorities and maturity levels. Looking forward, with the changing…
Find out more »Williamsport Inventor’s Club – Using IDEATION to Create & Build Upon New Product Ideas
The Williamsport Inventor’s Club will be hosting Paul Moulton, Owner/President of Indoor Sky at its August meeting. During this session Paul will be sharing "Using Ideation to Create and Build Upon New Product Ideas". When it comes to new product ideas, “blue sky thinking” (starting from nothing) is almost impossible! Most new products are a result of an external influence; perhaps a trend, an invention of a new material or very often the result of a problem or obstacle. Having…
Find out more »Selling to the Government: The First Steps
Attend this information session to learn the basic principles that businesses must know in order to do business with the federal, state or local government. Topics include: How the government buys goods and services Certifications and registrations necessary to sell to government entities How government agencies advertise their opportunities Locating subcontracting opportunities with government "prime" contractors Understanding the sales process. Register
Find out more »Webinar: 5 Steps Manufacturers Must Take to Engage the Gen Z Workforce
The manufacturing industry is facing a talent crisis with the impending “silver tsunami” of baby-boomer retirements. This is compounded by the harsh reality that younger generations aren’t considering manufacturing as a career option. To remain competitive in the war for talent, manufacturers must create a work environment which attracts, engages, and retains the future workforce. This webinar will discuss five actionable steps manufacturers can take to get there. During this webinar, you will: Learn how to motivate and engage a…
Find out more »Webinar: How to Stretch the Life of Your Machines
Assets are the lifeblood of a manufacturer’s organization, which is why making them last and making smart data-driven decisions on when to replace them can make the difference between a profitable organization and one that’s in need of improvement. In this webinar, Paul Lachance, Senior Manufacturing Advisor at Dude Solutions, will share a variety of key performance indicators and metrics that you can monitor to enable you to intelligently stretch your assets and more. Find out how you can use…
Find out more »Webinar: Navigating the Manufacturing Workforce Challenge
A dramatic increase in demand for precision manufactured products, unprecedented shifts in demographics, and changing attitudes about education, work and fulfillment, have created conditions where attracting and retaining talent is one of the biggest limiting factors for manufacturers today. What are manufacturers doing about it? That’s what we sought to find out. In this webinar we will be revealing the key insights gained through a survey of manufacturers around the country. What we will cover includes: The key industry/market/global influences…
Find out more »Electrical Safety Training for General Industry
Did you know Electrical Safety is a top ten leading cause of death and injury to Pennsylvania workers? Because of a generous OSHA Susan Harwood Federal Grant awarded to The Manufacturers Association located in Emigsville, PA, IMC is excited to partner on this free, comprehensive electrical safety training program being delivered by two of the top safety experts in Central PA. This four-hour Electrical Safety training will cover: General Electrical Safety Information General Electrical Safety Practices Common Hazards Permitted and…
Find out more »Electrical Safety Training for General Industry
Did you know Electrical Safety is a top ten leading cause of death and injury to Pennsylvania workers? Because of a generous OSHA Susan Harwood Federal Grant awarded to The Manufacturers Association located in Emigsville, PA, IMC is excited to partner on this free, comprehensive electrical safety training program being delivered by two of the top safety experts in Central PA. This four-hour Electrical Safety training will cover: General Electrical Safety Information General Electrical Safety Practices Common Hazards Permitted and…
Find out more »Lean Manufacturing Level One Certification
Lean Manufacturing Level One Certification is a comprehensive series of workshops that introduces lean principles. Participants learn to distinguish value-added from non-value added activities to eliminate costly waste. As a great starting point for an individual’s and company’s Continuous Improvement journey, the Level One Certification is a pragmatic, “hit the ground running” hands-on approach that applies acquired workshop knowledge to the workplace. Upon completion, each candidate will learn how to “discover” improvement opportunities within an organization and how to capitalize…
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