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Case Studies

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Success Story: Remmey – The Pallet Company Trains Manufacturing Supervisors to Effectively Support Company Culture and Increase Operational Efficiency

Remmey – The Pallet Company, located in Beaver Springs, PA, is a privately held pallet design and manufacturing company with approximately 114 employees. For more than 70 years, Remmey has Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, Success Stories Tagged With: Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Training, supervisor training

Success Story: Remmey – The Pallet Company Upgrades ERP System to Automate the Custom Fuel Surcharge Process

Remmey – The Pallet Company, located in Beaver Springs, PA, is a privately held pallet design and manufacturing company with approximately 114 employees. For more than 70 years, Remmey has Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, Success Stories Tagged With: ERP Enhancement, ERP Implementation, SMART-PA

Success Story: Supporting Shumaker Industries’ Growth Through Strategic Facility Optimization

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Shumaker Industries, located in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, is a leading manufacturer of concrete mixer drums, replacement parts, and Load and Go (LnG) washing systems. Known for quality and innovation, the company Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, IMC Blog Tagged With: facility expansion, improved workflow, increased capacity

Success Story: Growing People and Performance: How Hanover Foods Invested in Its Frontline Leaders

Hanover Foods

In Centre Hall, PA, Hanover Foods—a 100-year-old, family-owned food manufacturer—understands that sustaining excellence isn’t just about what’s grown in the field or produced on the line. It’s also about growing Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, Success Stories

Success Story: Function of Beauty Begins Its Lean Journey with IMC’s Support

Function of Beauty

In the heart of Northumberland County, Function of Beauty—a fast-growing manufacturer of personalized luxury haircare—has built its brand around customization, innovation, and direct-to-consumer excellence. With its corporate headquarters in New Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, Success Stories

Success Story: Helping Andritz Advance Toward ISO 45001 Certification

Andritz Feed and Biofuel

In early 2025, Andritz Feed and Biofuel—a Muncy, PA-based manufacturing site of the global Andritz Group—took a significant step toward strengthening its commitment to employee health and safety. With more Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, Success Stories

Success Story: Northway Industries Partners with IMC to Enhance Its Lean Manufacturing Culture

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Northway Industries, Inc., located in Middleburg, Snyder County, is a privately held company that manufactures plastic laminated panels, tops, parts and kits. Northway’s operation consists of CNC controlled cutting, milling, Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, Success Stories

Success Story: NuVisions Saves Employment Contract Through IMC’s CMMC Assessment

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NuVisions Center, located in Lewistown, PA, exists to improve the lives of persons with vision, physical or mental impairments through services and employment; and to also educate the public about Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, IMC Blog, News Tagged With: CMMC, dfar, nuvisions

Success Story: Pik Rite, Inc. Implements Strategies Learned Through IMC’s CI Programs with Positive Impact on Production

Pik Rite

Pik Rite was founded by Elvin Stoltzfus and Joe Yoder with a focus on creating a mechanical method for picking tomatoes. Their first machine was built in 1983, and by Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, IMC Blog, News Tagged With: client success, Continuous Improvement, imc success, pik rite, pikrite

Success Story: Rockland Manufacturing Invests in Training to Prepare Workforce for Change in Production Flow

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Rockland Manufacturing Co., located in Bedford, PA with approximately 250 employees, is a medium-sized manufacturer of bulldozer blades, loader buckets, beach cleaning equipment, and land clearing equipment. Rockland primarily serves Read More

Filed Under: Case Studies, IMC Blog, News, Success Stories Tagged With: bucket manufacturing, rockland

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Testimonials


“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


“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


“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.


“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.


“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.


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.


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


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

Brandon SmithQuality Control Lead TechnicianSilcoTek


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


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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