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News

Open Supplier Scouting Opportunities

Check out the most recent release of open supplier scouting opportunities from United States manufacturers seeking domestic suppliers for various ...
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IMC Covered in Lock Haven Express’ Clinton County Economic Partnership Insert

Since 1988, the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC) has helped nearly 700 hundred Central Pennsylvania manufacturers become more profitable and competitive ...
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National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing

The National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing released by the White House in October 2022 presents a vision for U.S. leadership ...
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Success Story: Nittany Paper Invests in Training Ahead of New Equipment Investment

Marcal Paper aka Nittany Paper Mills, LLC, is owned by Atlas Holdings, LLC.  Atlas was founded in 2002 and is ...
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IMC’s Latest e-News

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Open Supplier Scouting Opportunities

As of Nov. 10, these are the open supplier scouting opportunities from manufacturers across the United States seeking domestic suppliers ...
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Request for Information: Manufacturing USA Semiconductor Institutes

NIST is seeking public input on the development of up to three new Manufacturing USA institutes focused on semiconductor manufacturing ...
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Cyber Attacks: A Growing Threat to the Small Business & U.S. Economy

FROM THE DESK OF THE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR CYBERATTACKS: A GROWING THREAT TO SMALL BUSINESS & U.S. ECONOMY BY: Regional ...
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DEP Funding Opportunities

Below is a list of DEP funding opportunities compliments of our friends at the DEP North Central Regional Office. DEP ...
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IMC Welcomes Tim Davis to the Team

The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Inc. is excited to welcome Tim Davis to its team of Central PA resources as ...
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Success Story: IMC Helps Metal Integrity Implement Advanced Robotics & Automation Technology

Metal Integrity, a sheet metal fabricator and machine shop in State College PA, was having continued workforce issues, leading ...
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2022 Small Business Advantage Grant is Now Accepting Applications for $1 million in Available Funds

The 2022 Small Business Advantage Grant is now accepting applications for $1 million in available funds. This grant is offered ...
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IMC’s Lauri Moon Selected as 2022 Central PA Women Making a Difference!

Congratulations to IMC's Lauri Oliver-Moon for being named one of Central PA's 2022 Women Making a Difference! Lauri has served ...
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PA Wilds Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Helping Businesses Leverage a Place-Based Brand

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IMC Partners with Fabtex to Host National Manufactuing Month Event

On Wednesday, October 19th, IMC and the Central PA Chamber partnered with Fabtex, Inc. to host an Inside Jobs Tour ...
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IMC Celebrates Manufacturing Week

IMC, along with partners across Pennsylvania and the United States, is excited to celebrate Manufacturing Week on October 7-14, 2022. ...
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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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