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Manufacturing Business Growth Services

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

IMC can help define your message, create awareness, build brand loyalty, drive more sales and grow your business. For 25 years, we have helped Central Pennsylvania’s small and mid-sized manufacturers thrive by developing marketing and business growth strategies that deliver results. With objective, expert advice and actionable solutions, IMC provides manufacturers with the understanding they need to effectively market their businesses.

Manufacturing Marketing Services

IMC understands the unique marketing and promotional needs and challenges for Central Pennsylvania manufacturers. We’ll work with you to craft the right brand message to effectively promote your business and drive leads. We provide the following marketing services:

  • Brand development and marketing communication strategies
  • Strategic website design and development
  • Search engine optimization (SEO) and web marketing strategies
  • Technology Driven Market Intelligence (TDMI)
  • Technology scouting

Manufacturing Business Growth Services

Growth is a sure sign of a successful business. IMC can provide your business with the tools necessary for driving sales and ensuring a profitable future.

  • Sales development
  • Environmental and safety compliance
  • International trade and export compliance
  • Business continuity planning
  • Lean manufacturing training
  • Manufacturing Innovation Development

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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

IMC Joins CESMII Smart Manufacturing Roadshow to Showcase Innovation Across Pennsylvania

On December 11, 2025, the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC) along with approximately 100 industry manufacturing professionals, attended the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Roadshow hosted by the Digital Foundry in New Kensington, PA, an event highlighting the …

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Happy Manufacturing Month!

Celebrating Manufacturing: October Is Manufacturing Month & Friday Is National Manufacturing Day Every October, manufacturers across the U.S. are spotlighted for their vital role in innovation, jobs, and regional growth. While National Manufacturing Day (this …

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IMC Business Advisor, Rick Terry, Earns Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification

The Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC) is proud to announce that Frederick (Rick) Terry, Business Advisor, has successfully earned the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification from Rensselaer at Work, a division of Rensselaer Polytechnic …

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