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Blog

DCED Announces Waiver Application Process for Businesses Will End Friday

Last night, the Wolf administration announced that the waiver application period for businesses seeking to continue operating in the wake of the governor's order for "non-life-sustaining" businesses to close their physical locations will end on ...
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Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Announces “Project Ventilator”

The Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce is helping to identify and coordinate possible resources in our region from those businesses that may be able to assist with the effort. The specific needs are associated with the ...
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Business Operations Waiver Process

If you have been designated "non-essential" as a result of Governor Wolf's announcement on March 19th, you can request a closure waiver at: RA-dcexemption@pa.gov. You can also contact the Administration with questions about whether you need ...
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IMPORTANT MANUFACTURING SURVEY – Critical Supplies Needed

We received an urgent request from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) on behalf of the White House seeking manufacturers that can produce critically needed supplies for the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We ...
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You ARE Essential!

IMC has had several phone calls since yesterday from manufacturers asking if they were considered essential or nonessential. You ARE essential and we are here to serve you. Let us know how we can help! ...
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DCED Disaster Declaration Survey for PA Businesses

IMPORTANT BUSINESS SURVEY NEEDED ON THE EFFECT OF CORONAVIRUS ON PENNSYLVANIA BUSINESSES In order for a Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania to be declared, the Department of Community and Economic Development needs to understand the impact ...
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“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Sponsors Support Central Susquehanna Student Video Contest Inaugural Year

Central Susquehanna Region Expands the Popular Contest in Five New PA Counties Williamsport, PA – March 3, 2020 – The Innovative Manufacturers' Center (IMC) is proud to announce sponsors for the "What's So Cool ...
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How to Deal with COVID-19

With the global spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus disease), IMC is providing educational guides and support for our manufacturing clients to help them plan, prepare and protect their operations. Here are a few resources if ...
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IMC Joins Congressman Keller on a Tour of Ralph S. Alberts Co., Inc.

IMC's Executive Director, Dan Manetta joined Fred Keller​ at long-time client Ralph S. Alberts Co., Inc.​ last week for a tour of their manufacturing facilities. Click here for the Fox56 WOLF TV news story ...
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Penn State College of Engineering Accepting Learning Factory Project Submissions

The Learning Factory at Penn State provides undergraduate engineering students the opportunity to tackle real-world design problems utilizing classroom engineering design knowledge and tools. PennTAP provides Learning Factory engagement opportunities with businesses and organizations ...
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Recent Meeting of PA Manufacturing Caucuses

Directors of the Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Centers, including IMC's Dan Manetta, recently convened in Harrisburg to attend a meeting of the House and Senate Manufacturing Caucuses. The purpose of the meeting was for House and ...
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IMC Helps Hermance Machine Secure State Funding to Expand, Supporting Nearly 60 Jobs

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced Hermance Machine Company, a family-owned and operated manufacturer and distributor specializing in woodworking and wood product manufacturing equipment in Williamsport, Lycoming County, will expand, supporting the combined ...
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IMC Launches Inaugural “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Student Video Contest

Central Susquehanna Region Expands the Popular Contest in Five New PA Counties Williamsport, PA – October 16, 2019 – The Innovative Manufacturers' Center (IMC) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural "What's ...
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Call for Proposals: Bucknell Chemical Engineering Senior Design Projects

Bucknell University students are asked to work on a project for a client and produce a tangible result (deliverable) based on that work.  The deliverable can be a process, a device, a scientific or engineering ...
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As the lean value stream quickens, a traditional organizational structure becomes costly and cumbersome. To adapt, employees need to be trained to operate as self-directed work teams within a product family or along a supply ...
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Engineering Design Assistance Opportunity at Penn State for Fall 2019 Semester

The Learning Factory at Penn State provides undergraduate engineering students the opportunity to tackle real-world design problems utilizing classroom engineering design knowledge and tools. PennTAP provides Learning Factory engagement opportunities with businesses and organizations across ...
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Testimonials


Remmey The Pallet Company

“The IMC Supervisor Effectiveness Training exceeded our expectations and provided valuable tools that supervisors can immediately apply in the workplace. The sessions were engaging, relevant, and ch… Read more

Tammy BubbControllerRemmey The Pallet Company


Remmey The Pallet Company

“IMC provided timely insight, valuable support, and expert guidance throughout the SMART-PA grant and ERP enhancement project. Their assistance helped us successfully install and validate a fully cu… Read more

Tammy BubbControllerRemmey The Pallet Company


Shumaker Industries, Inc.

“The IMC team provided valuable insight throughout the assessment process and helped us develop a clear roadmap for future growth. Their expertise enabled us to identify opportunities to improve effic… Read more

Mike SellersGeneral ManagerShumaker Industries, Inc.


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

Steve WagnerDirector of Training & DevelopmentNorthway 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.




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News

IMC Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors

IMC is excited to announce the appointment of Ken Healy, Executive Vice President & Director of Engineering at PMF Industries, Inc. located in Williamsport, PA and Tammy Bubb, Corporate Controller at Remmey – The Pallet …

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IMC Announces Fall Training Calendar for Central Pennsylvania Manufacturers

IMC Announces Fall Training Calendar for Central Pennsylvania Manufacturers IMC has officially released its upcoming fall training calendar, offering a broad range of professional development opportunities designed to help Central Pennsylvania manufacturers strengthen their …

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Why Your Manufacturing Firm Needs AI Agentic Systems — Now

Modern manufacturing is facing a perfect storm: retiring experts, widening skill gaps, rising complexity, and increasing pressure for efficiency. AI agentic systems offer a practical, immediate path to protect your knowledge, empower your workforce, …

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