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WELCOME TO IMC: THE INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURERS' CENTER
IMC is a public-private partnership dedicated to increasing Central Pennsylvania manufacturers’ innovation, productivity and profitable growth to drive economic impact.
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INNOVATION: THE KEY TO 21ST CENTURY MANUFACTURING
The world of manufacturing is constantly changing. That's why IMC offers a wide ranges of services designed to help Central Pennsylvania manufacturers innovate – and thrive.
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BUSINESS GROWTH: SALES, MARKETING & MORE
No matter how high-quality your products are, growth only comes from smart business practices. Our experts can help you with marketing, sales training, continuity planning and more.
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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: LEAN MANUFACTURING & BEYOND
Streamlined workflows. Quality products. With IMC's continuous improvement services, including Lean manufacturing training, you can improve your processes – and your bottom line.
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Our Services

Serving Central Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Community
WELCOME TO IMC: THE INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURERS’ CENTER. IMC is a public-private partnership dedicated to increasing Central Pennsylvania’s manufacturing community through innovation, productivity and profitable growth to drive economic impact. INNOVATION: THE KEY TO 21ST CENTURY MANUFACTURING. The world of manufacturing is constantly changing. That’s why IMC offers a wide range of services designed to help Central Pennsylvania manufacturers innovate – and thrive. BUSINESS GROWTH: SALES, MARKETING & MORE. No matter how high-quality your products are, growth only comes from smart business practices. Our experts can help you with marketing, sales training, continuity planning and more. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: LEAN MANUFACTURING & BEYOND. Streamlined workflows. Quality products. With IMC’s continuous improvement services, including Lean manufacturing training, you can improve your processes – and your bottom line.

Manufacturing Innovation

The manufacturing industry changes quickly. It’s no secret, then, that Central Pennsylvania businesses must implement manufacturing innovation strategies – or be left behind.

Manufacturing Business Growth

Your business may be innovative and efficient, producing a quality product – but none of that matters without a smart manufacturing marketing strategy.

Continuous Improvement

Performance excellence, quality products and efficient processes – that’s what it takes to be a successful manufacturer. How do you get there? Continuous improvement.

Manufacturing Assistance

IMC provides Central Pennsylvania businesses with a wide variety of manufacturing assistance services, centered on three core areas: innovation, business growth and continuous improvement.

FEATURED TRAINING SESSIONS

Lean Manufacturing Practitioner Certification
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Lean Manufacturing Practitioner Certification

12 May 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Penn College Klump Academic Center (ACC), One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
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Understanding Costs and Profits for Manufacturing Supervisors
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Understanding Costs and Profits for Manufacturing Supervisors

15 May 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Union County Government Center, 155 North 15th Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837-8822
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Fundamentals of Maintenance Management – Williamsport
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Fundamentals of Maintenance Management – Williamsport

18 June 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
IMC, 1127 W. 4th St.
Williamsport, PA 17701 United States
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Fundamentals of Maintenance Management – Altoona
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Fundamentals of Maintenance Management – Altoona

19 June 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
St. Francis Curry Innovation Center, 1425 11th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601 United States
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ARC Flash Safety Training
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ARC Flash Safety Training

26 June 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
IMC, 1127 W. 4th St.
Williamsport, PA 17701 United States
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Success Stories

Learn more about what IMC has done for Central Pennsylvania manufacturers.

National Manufacturing Day

Celebrating Central Pennsylvania manufacturers.

For Entrepreneurs

Find targeted assistance from the Williamsport/Lycoming Keystone Innovation Zone.

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Testimonials


Northway Industries, Inc.

“Through the Winning Teams program, we increased throughput in our laminate cleaning/inspection area by 18%, which also shortened the time for us to respond to vendors about defective products and t… Read more

Northway Industries, Inc.


Rockland Manufacturing Co.

“We’re very pleased with the results of the training. It was a great way to break the ice regarding a systemic change in one of our oldest and most experience facilities. By training on change man… Read more

Bo PrattPresidentRockland Manufacturing Co.


Pik Rite, Inc.

The IMC and its staff have played an integral part in the success of Pik Rite’s Continuous Improvement culture as well as directly influencing more efficient production and operations. The proof is … Read more

Caleb ThomasProduct Line ManagerPik Rite, Inc.


NuVisions Center

We are a small organization and do not have IT staff. Before we found IMC, the task to implement CMMC seemed almost insurmountable. With their help, the process was no longer overwhelming, and we were… Read more

Terry KnouseVice President of OperationsNuVisions Center


SilcoTek

5 Whys, SIPOC, Value Stream Maps, etc. are great ways to visualize problems that are difficult to pinpoint.

Brandon SmithQuality Control Lead TechnicianSilcoTek


Prysmian Group

The attendees of both training programs came away energized and eager to apply their new skills in training, coaching and communications. There is broad consensus that these skills should continue to … Read more

Jeanette WraggTraining ManagerPrysmian Group


Nittany Paper Mills, Inc.

We make investments where and when our workforce is skilled and ready.  The training was a solid foundation for supervisor development.

Steve PrentissVice President of Human ResourcesNittany Paper Mills, Inc.


QCast Aluminum

The Value Stream Mapping exercise conducted by the IMC enabled us to visually see the overall production process and the areas we needed to target for improvement. Without this process, QCast may not … Read more

Terry ArnoldGeneral ManagerQCast Aluminum


Lang’s Chocolates

IMC’s resource consultant’s background and knowledge were so relevant, and his delivery set a solid foundation upon which we could build for our re-certification as well.

Robert LangOwnerLang’s Chocolates


Metal Integrity

“IMC has been an excellent resource for us to accomplish objectives that we would not have been able to achieve on our own. We would highly recommend any company taking full advantage of the services … Read more

Marc DagataPresidentMetal Integrity




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News

What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Video Contest Announces 2025 Central Susquehanna Awards

IMC is excited to announce the award recipients for the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) Central Susquehanna student video contest awards.  The annual awards ceremony was held April 23rd at The Venue at Liberty …

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IMC Announces the Release of its Central Pennsylvania Manufacturing Tariff Poll Results

We are pleased to announce the results of our Central Pennsylvania Manufacturing Tariff Poll. This initiative aimed to gather insights from regional manufacturers regarding the potential impact of proposed tariffs on the region’s manufacturing sector. We …

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Central PA Manufacturing Tariff Poll

This poll is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated. Please watch our e-news and socials for follow-up information regarding the results. Central PA manufacturers, your participation is crucial in helping us understand …

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