MRC - Manufacturers Resource Center

What's So Cool About
Manufacturing?
Video Contest

Voting Begins on Wednesday, February 20-23, 2019
Over the past four months Lehigh Valley middle school students visited manufacturing locations to create videos answering the question: "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" We need your votes!

Industry 4.0 is the
4th Industrial Revolution

Industry 4.0 is poised to disrupt all sectors of the global economy with new technologies, the digitization of manufacturing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). MRC helps companies stay innovative in today’s dynamic environment. It is not enough to maintain the status quo. Contact MRC today to consider how to future-proof your company in the face of Industry 4.0.

Lean Master Certification Starts January 10, 2019

Facilitated by MRC’s Lean coaches and nationally recognized Lean experts, this course develops the change management skills of those responsible for creating and managing an internal Lean Enterprise Program. In our NEW simulated manufacturing facility, you and your team can get hands-on lean training that will streamline and simplify your processes and increase your operating efficiency.

Manufacturing Day
October 4, 2019

Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers

Host an MFG DAY Event. Join other Greater Lehigh Valley manufacturers as they open their doors in October to show the public modern manufacturing in action and inspire the next generation of skilled workers.

Maintenance Master Certification Starts January 15, 2019

NEW! A six-part training program that provides the practical skills and strategies to make the switch from firefighting to true Maintenance Excellence. Each session is hosted at a local manufacturing company where participants engage in hands-on application while learning each topic.

WSCM 2018
Best of PA Statewide

Congratulation to all the nominees and winners of the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” Best of PA statewide video awards, held on May 2, 2018 at the Capitol in Harrisburg, PA. Lehigh Valley and Berks/Schuylkill school districts and their manufacturing partners took first and second place.

Black Belt | Green Belt Certification Starts January 16, 2019

Not your ordinary Six Sigma Course! This training & project implementation includes individualized onsite project mentoring to ensure you complete your project. Learn how to apply the Six Sigma Methodology to eliminate waste, reduce inventory, improve processes, increase throughput and improve bottom-line results at your company.

MRC Trusted Advisors

In this video, we showcase a number of local manufacturers who have benefited from the resources and customized solutions we offer. Contact MRC today to find out how we can help you.

Manufacturing Leadership Institute Starts February 7, 2019

An executive leadership program.

“The MLI program is one of the best courses I have experienced. The instructors held our attention and presented valuable strategic leadership methods that can be immediately applied in all areas of the company. I highly recommend sending key leaders to this program. It will be an invaluable investment in your company’s future.”

~Ron Belknap, President ProtoCAM

MRC Technology Solutions

In this video, we showcase a number of local manufacturers who have benefited from finding new technology, market intelligence, and vendor scouting services that MRC offers. . Contact MRC today to find out how we can help you.

Training Event Calendar

MRC’s consultants, strategists and industry experts strive to offer Pennsylvania manufacturers world-class training. Our goal is to connect companies in the Lehigh Valley and Carbon, Schuylkill and Berks counties with the best help that their budget permits.