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News

Lean Manufacturing

IMC Announces Lean Manufacturing Practitioner Certification

IMC is excited to announce the evolution of our Lean Manufacturing Level One Certification into the Lean Manufacturing Practitioner Certification ...
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Risk Management and Assessment for Business

CMMC 2025 Webinar Series Announced

IMC is excited to announce our continued partnership with Core Business Solutions to deliver CMMC webinars to Central PA manufacturers ...
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Adopt Smart Technology

IMC Secures DOE SMART Grant to Advance Manufacturing Technology in Central PA

The Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC), a public-private partnership dedicated to supporting small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in Central Pennsylvania, ...
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human resources

IMC Announces Using AI in HR Webinar Series

Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Human Resources in Manufacturing Four 90-minute Modules In the rapidly evolving landscape of human resources, artificial ...
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Thank You for Joining Us in Celebrating Central Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Community!

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for this incredible event celebrating the vibrant ...
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Electrical Safety Flyer

New No-Cost Electrical Safety Training Grant Extended to December 31st

IMC, in partnership with The Manufacturers' Association, is bringing No-Cost Electrical Safety Training for General Industry to Central PA ...
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Marcus Annicelli

IMC Announces Board of Director Officers

With a unanimous vote, the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Marcus M. Annicelli ...
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Success Story: NuVisions Saves Employment Contract Through IMC’s CMMC Assessment

NuVisions Center, located in Lewistown, PA, exists to improve the lives of persons with vision, physical or mental impairments through ...
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Pik Rite

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

Pik Rite was founded by Elvin Stoltzfus and Joe Yoder with a focus on creating a mechanical method for picking ...
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IMC participates in STEM program

IMC Business Advisor Rick Terry used the Lego Airplane Simulation Factory to introduce students to manufacturing flow and key concepts ...
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Manufacturing in Focus Magazine

IMC Featured in Manufacturing in Focus Magazine

IMC is excited to share our inclusion in the May issue of Manufacturing in Focus Magazine along with Central PA manufacturers Curry Fluid ...
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2024 WSCM Award

“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Video Contest Announces 2024 Central Susquehanna Awards

The Innovative Manufacturers' Center (IMC), Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, BLaST Intermediate Unit, Advance Central PA and The Foundation of the ...
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WSCM 2024 Voting Poster

Voting To Begin for “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Central Susquehanna Video Contest

IMC is proud to announce online voting for the 4th year of the Central Susquehanna "What's So Cool About ...
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IMC Welcomes New Team Members to Support Central Pennsylvania Manufacturing

The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Inc. is excited to welcome Brian Wagner as a Business Advisor and Alisa Fairweather as ...
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Pennsylvania Manufacturers Report Significant Benefits and Impacts from Statewide Industrial Resource Center Program

According to data voluntarily provided by 575 small and mid-sized manufacturing firms across Pennsylvania throughout 2023, the statewide Industrial Resource ...
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IMC Recognized by SHRM to Offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® Recertification Activities

The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Inc. is thrilled to announce its recent recognition by the Society for Human Resource Management ...
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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

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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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