MRC - Manufacturers Resource Center

WSCM 2019
Best of PA Statewide

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Best of PA statewide video awards, held on April 30, 2019 at the Capitol in Harrisburg, PA. Winners are Bucks County, Neil A. Armstrong Middle School; Berks County, Reading Southern Middle School; and Lehigh County, Northeast Middle School and their manufacturing partners taking first, second and third place.

Lehigh Valley “What’s So
Cool About Manufacturing?”
Video Contest Winners

Winners were announced to an audience of 900 persons on February 26, 2019, at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The contest paired 210 middle school students from three counties into 26 teams with 26 local manufacturers. There were 123,000 votes for the Viewers Choice Award, and these are the outstanding team winners and their videos in 12 different categories.

Berks Schuylkill “What’s So
Cool About Manufacturing?”
Video Contest Winners

On March 5, 2019. winners were announced at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Reading, PA to a crowd of 1100 persons. The Berks Schuylkill contest was a record setter in almost every way, and it was only their 3rd year! There were 35 teams comprised of 211 students from Berks and Schuylkill counties, most ever in the contest, and they represented all the middle schools in the region. The 35 teams were paired with 35 local manufacturers. Voters cast a record of over 150K votes for the Viewers Choice Award and these are the outstanding team winners and their videos in 11 different categories.

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.

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.