Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cable industry, engaged with the IMC with interest in various areas of improvement including communication and leadership skills as well as job instruction training.

To address this need, the IMC provided content and expertise for Frontline Development Essentials as well as Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction, a dynamic and proven method of hands-on training, learning and coaching for supervisors, team leaders and workers.

The Frontline Development Essentials program included theory, activities and small group interactions designed to foster learning and growth while also solidifying knowledge transfer and retention. Twelve frontline supervisors completed the three-day Frontline Essentials program.  Through instruction, hands-on simulations and coaching, they demonstrated new skills to make them more effective and improve morale in their areas.

An IMC Business Advisor, who is TWI Job Instruction certified, delivered a ten-hour TWI program to Prysmian. The TWI program provides a proven and reliable system for elevating employee engagement that advances ongoing and planned continuous improvement, kaizen, lean and operational excellence initiatives. Ten employees completed the TWI JI program and demonstrated mastery of the 4-step How to Instruct model.  They also demonstrated the ability to effectively Get Ready to Instruct with a focus on the Job Breakdown.  These employees then successfully implemented this model within their own areas, resulting in consistent training and reduced training time.

“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 be developed throughout the company.” Jeanette Wragg, Training Manager, Prysmian Group

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The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Inc. is excited to announce leadership changes to its Board of Directors. At its annual meeting on June 20, 2023, Tanna Pugh was appointed the IMC Chairperson and will serve in this role for a one-year term. Also appointed to one-year terms were Marcus Annicelli as Vice Chairperson and Donita Rudy, Secretary/Treasurer.

Tanna Pugh currently serves as the Director of PennTAP where she is responsible for overseeing the programs and personnel who offer technical assistance to small and midsize companies throughout the Commonwealth. Prior to joining PennTAP, Tanna had a 25-year career divided between industry and academia. As IMC’s newly appointed Chairperson, Tanna will continue to bring her years of experience in building and sustaining long-term relationships, tech transfer, as well as program and business development to the Center. Tanna has been a member of the IMC Board of Directors since September, 2020.

“It is with great honor that I accept the role of Chair for the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center Board of Directors, and I am excited about the opportunity to further advance the initiatives of the IMC in supporting the manufacturing base of central PA.” Tanna Pugh, Director of PennTAP

Marcus Annicelli currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Bayard Printing Group headquartered in Williamsport, PA and Donita Rudy is a Certified Turnaround Professional located in State College, PA.

Ready to join a team dedicated to the success of Central Pennsylvania manufacturers?

IMC is seeking a Business Advisor to join our mission-driven, passionate team. The successful candidate will regularly meet with manufacturing clients to determine areas where the IMC can help them succeed in business growth, continuous improvement, innovation practices and other solutions. BAs typically provide consultative services, performance improvement options, and may work with 3^rd party consultants or training providers. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing operations, production, business consulting services, workforce development services, or related experience with advanced manufacturing technologies.

The successful candidate will be a high energy navigator who is able to interface with regional manufacturing business leaders, operations and production leaders, and H.R. roles to create awareness and provide services that advance the manufacturing community.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field or an appropriate combination of both education and experience, and a minimum of three years’ experience in a manufacturing or consulting business. IMC offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you fit these requirements and wish to apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to: careers@imcpa.com or mail: HR Manager, IMC, One College Avenue, Dept. 32, Williamsport, PA 17701. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. EEO

Congratulations to IMC’s Lauri Moon, named one of Pennsylvania Business Central‘s 2023 Top Nonprofit Female Leaders! Lauri has been a member of the IMC team for over 30 years, working to support our mission of growing and strengthening Central PA manufacturers and supporting the Central PA community at-large. Join us in congratulating Lauri on this well-deserved honor!

“Lauri Moon has been with the IMC for 32 years and is responsible for many areas of the organization including administration, outreach, training, and special projects. Lauri, and the IMC team, work with Central Pennsylvania manufacturers to drive economic success and profitable growth through support in areas such as advanced manufacturing technologies, workforce training and development, supply chain optimization, and quality and continuous improvement strategies. In 2022, the IMC served 110+ Central PA manufacturers to create/retain over 400 jobs and realize $32.5M in new/retained sales, cost savings and investments. Lauri manages and participates in many special projects including Coordinator of the Williamsport/ Lycoming Keystone Innovation Zone, Manager of the Central Susquehanna What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Video Contest, and the MADE in Central PA Next Generation Sector Partnership. Lauri also volunteers for various non-profit organizations such as Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity, The YWCA Northcentral PA, and the Leadership Lycoming.”

As of April 13, below are several open supplier scouting opportunities that are available through IMC’s federal sponsor to scout. If interested in learning more about any of these opportunities, contact IMC Business Advisor, Dana Gordon at danag@imcpa.com or 814-933-7828.

• Level 2 EV Charger closes Jan. 5, 2024
  • Submitted by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• DC Fast Charger closes Jan. 5, 2024
  • Submitted by EPA
• Extruded Copper for Box Connector closes May 25
  • Submitted by a fellow Pennsylvania MEP center
• Radiosondes closes May 5
  • Submitted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Reversible Winter Skirt with Snaps closes May 5
  • Submitted by fellow MEP
• Polypropylene closes May 5
  • Submitted by DialCap
• Packaging closes May 5
  • Submitted by DialCap
• Misc. Electrical Line Hardware closes May 12
  • Submitted by Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration

The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, BLaST Intermediate Unit, Advance Central PA and The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the award recipients for the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) Central Susquehanna student video contest awards.  The ceremony was held April 19^th at the Pine Barn Inn in Danville, PA.

The WSCM contest partners students from schools in several Central PA counties with local manufacturers.  Each student team scripted, shot, edited and promoted a short video that documents their experience highlighting what is “cool” about manufacturing.  Two videos in the region will be moving on to represent Central Susquehanna at the annual statewide competition being held in Harrisburg next month.

The video with the most votes, during three days of online voting in March, received the “Viewers’ Choice Award.” A panel of judges reviewed the videos for awards in three other categories including Outstanding Overall Program, Outstanding Team Spirit and Outstanding Brand Placement.

“We had a really great contest this year with students and their manufacturing partners working together to highlight what’s so cool about manufacturing in Central PA. In our third year of this contest, we had a record number of schools and manufacturers participate, a record number of 50,000 votes with this year’s Viewers’ Choice award had over 17,000 votes,” said Lauri Moon, Manager of Outreach & Special Projects with IMC and Co-manager of the Central Susquehanna contest. “The students, teachers and manufacturers put in so much hard work, and it definitely showed in their final videos.”

This year’s awards and their winners are:

1. Outstanding Overall Program: Selinsgrove Area Middle School – Gilson Snow, Inc.
2. Outstanding Team Spirit: Mount Carmel Area Middle School – Great Dane
3. Outstanding Brand Placement: Warrior Run Middle School – Fabtex, Inc.
4. Viewers’ Choice Award: Central Columbia Middle School – SEKISUI KYDEX

Congratulations to the Selinsgrove Area Middle School/Gilson Snow and Central Columbia Middle School/SEKISUI KYDEX teams who are moving on to the statewide competition in Harrisburg next month.

Partnering with the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center on this regional contest are Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, BLaST Intermediate Unit, Advance Central PA and The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce. Funding for this program is made possible by these organizations and, in part, by EITC, PASmart, Manufacturing PA Initiative funding, and with federal dollars. For more information, visit: https://advancecentralpa.org/about-us/public-notices/.

To check out this year’s Central Susquehanna What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? videos, visit https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/central-susquehanna/.

Visit WhatsSoCool.org for more information and follow on Facebook.com/WSCMCenSusq.

2023 Central Susquehanna Awards

Viewers Choice Award Winner – Central Columbia Middle School and SEKISUI KYDEX

Central Susquehanna WSCM Planning Team (L to R): Jeff Emanuel, The Foundation at Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce; Alexa Hann, Advance Central PA; Colleen Epler-Ruths, CSIU; Lauri Moon, Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC)

Outstanding Team Spirit Award Winner – Mount Carmel Area Middle School and Great Dane

Master of Ceremony – Nikki Krize, WNEP-TV

Overall Outstanding Program Award Winner – Selinsgrove Area Middle School and Gilson Snow, Inc.

Outstanding Brand Placement Award Winner – Warrior Run Middle School and Fabtex, Inc.

Congratulations to Selinsgrove Area Middle school and Central Columbia Middle School on being selected to move on to the statewide competition in Harrisburg next month. Good luck!

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As of March 16, these are the open supplier scouting opportunities from manufacturers across the United States seeking domestic suppliers for various items and federal agencies seeking to maximize the purchase of goods, products, and materials produced and services offered in the United States, in accordance with Executive Order 14005.

• Opportunity: 2023-004 Level 2 EV Charger closes Jan. 5, 2024
• Opportunity: 2023-005 DC Fast Charger closes Jan. 5, 2024
• Opportunity: 2023-016 Extruded Copper for Box Connector closes May 25
• Opportunity: 2023-023 FIB/SEM Systems closes March 24
• Opportunity: 2023-024 Industrial Spraying and Heat Drying Provider closes March 24
• Opportunity: 2023-025 Inertial Navigation Systems closes April 3
• Opportunity: 2023-026 Reflective Mylar Film Sheets closes April 3
• Opportunity: 2023-027 Perovskite closes April 3
• Opportunity: 2023-028 Ultra-Microbalance close April 3
• Opportunity: 2023-029 Rotary Manifold Seals closes April 7

If interested in learning more about any of these opportunities, contact IMC Business Advisor Dana Gordon at danag@imcpa.com or 814-933-7828.

As of March 2, these are the open supplier scouting opportunities from companies seeking domestic suppliers for various items and federal agencies seeking to maximize the purchase of goods, products, and materials produced and services offered in the United States, in accordance with Executive Order 14005.

If interested in learning more about any of these opportunities, contact IMC Business Advisor Dana Gordon at danag@imcpa.com or 814-933-7828.

• Opportunity: 2023-004 Level 2 EV Charger closes Jan. 5, 2024
• Opportunity: 2023-005 DC Fast Charger closes Jan. 5, 2024
• Opportunity: 2023-014 Manual Hydraulic-Lift Pallet Jack closes March 17
• Opportunity: 2023-016 Extruded Copper for Box Connector closes May 25
• Opportunity: 2023-022 Dual-Probe Micro CMM closes March 17
• Opportunity: 2023-023 FIB/SEM Systems closes March 24
• Opportunity: 2023-024 Industrial Spraying and Heat Drying Provider closes March 24
• Opportunity: 2023-025 Inertial Navigation Systems closes April 3
• Opportunity: 2023-026 Reflective Mylar Film Sheets closes April 3
• Opportunity: 2023-027 Perovskite closes April 3
• Opportunity: 2023-028 Ultra-Microbalance closes April 3