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Pik Rite, Inc.

The project improved leadership capabilities of existing management, helped to build more leaders and educated employees on the basics of economics and expanded their business sense. I often recommend IMC to Read More

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Lycoming Engines

Working with the IMC and engaging in Lean training has helped us to thrive in a time when the economy has wavered.

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REICHdrill

I truly appreciate the help IMC provided to REICHdrill and our people. They brought us the right expertise and provided tools and support to help us get better. IMC has been Read More

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Videon Central, Inc.

Our outcomes have been very successful and we are poised to apply these principles to other areas of our business for more widespread improvements. This effort is truly helping to Read More

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Lumax Industries, Inc.

I can’t say enough positive things about The Learning Factory, and I am thankful for the connection that IMC so proactively made. Lumax received an excellent design and prototype, and Read More

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G&M Bandsaw, Inc.

This project has really taken the whole idea of adding a retail store to our manufacturing business and launched it in such a fast and efficient manner. IMC has been Read More

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Pik Rite, Inc.

The Lean Cert Users group has been great for our area. The networking and input has tremendous impact. IMC does a great job getting the discussion going on what’s working Read More

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Lewis Lumber Products, Inc.

Our experience with Russ Lawrence has been top notch! He understood from the beginning our culture and frustrations. He is a great teacher, good listener and wonderfully positive in coaching Read More

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PMF Industries, Inc.

The IMC group is always in contact with us regarding new training and events that will help us improve our business. They are a valuable asset to our company’s continued Read More

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TRS Technologies

The process helped us to achieve great efficiencies already. I would definitely recommend IMC. Russ and Harry were both incredibly knowledgeable and helpful.

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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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