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News

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

Rockland Manufacturing Co., located in Bedford, PA with approximately 250 employees, is a medium-sized manufacturer of bulldozer blades, loader ...
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Due to expanding opportunities, IMC has two Business Solutions Specialist Positions Open.

Are you a strategically savvy achiever with a passion for business and a heart for the clients you serve? Are ...
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IMC Welcomes Tricia Carl to the Team

The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Inc. is excited to welcome Tricia Carl to its team of Central PA resources ...
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NO COST Electrical Safety Training Extended to December 31st

IMC, in partnership with The Manufacturers' Association, is extending the No-Cost Electrical Safety Training for General Industry to December 31st ...
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Success Story: QCast Aluminum – Casting for Efficiency

IMC Facilitates a Value Stream Map for QCast Production Process Improvement Located in New Berlin PA, (approximately 30 miles south ...
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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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