Client Success Stories

Cougle’s Recycling, Inc.

CRI, with two facilities in Auburn and Hamburg, has more than a half century of recycling knowledge. Its time-tested partnerships enable the movement of even uncommon materials, and CRI leads the industry with new and innovative recycling services and...

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McLean Packaging Corporation

Established in 1961, McLean Packaging began as a small box manufacturing facility located outside of Philadelphia. Focusing on creating quality gift boxes for products like shirt sets, chocolate gifts, and greeting cards, the initial 8,000-square-foot facility was...

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American Millwork & Cabinetry, Inc.

Founded in 2002, the AMC group of companies is dedicated to the manufacture and installation of high-quality millwork and cabinetry. Their product lines include custom millwork in popular profiles or custom designed. The company has extensive experience in solid wood...

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East Penn Manufacturing

East Penn is a leading manufacturer of high-quality lead batteries and accessories for the automotive, commercial, marine, motive power, UPS, and telecommunication markets. The company’s quality and environmental systems for its entire 520-acre complex have been...

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Human Active Technology

Human Active Technology (HAT) is a global company that designs and develops ergonomic, human-centered products to create healthier and more productive experiences between people and technology. Its brands and divisions – HAT Collective, HAT Collective Healthcare, HAT...

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HYDAC North America

HYDAC provides fluid power solutions to OEM’s, manufacturers, and end users of a variety of heavy duty mobile and industrial equipment. Turns to MRC trusted advisors for continuous improvement and workforce professional development for process improvement and talent retention.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Group

A leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics and composites in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts, MCG Engineered Shapes and Solutions brings ambitious ideas to life across a wide range of applications and industries. From...

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SHARP

With its multiple Allentown and Bethlehem offices, Sharp brings start-of-the-art pharmaceutical packaging expertise to the Lehigh Valley. As the headquarters of an international enterprise, Sharp’s Pennsylvania-based project managers coordinate the commercialization...

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Ashland Technologies, Inc.

From the world’s leading roller coasters and Virtual Reality experiences, to vending machines and food equipment in nearly every country, Ashland Technologies, Inc. turns metal into thrills! Offering multiple services—all in-house—our team can transform any idea into...

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Innovative Design Works

MRC Enables Innovative Design Works (“Innovative”) to promote Continuous Improvement and establish standard business practices “MRC’s training is the backbone of our manufacturing processes—from a product and people standpoint.” – Shane Gross, Human Resources Manager...

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Highwood USA

Hometown, Pennsylvania-based Highwood USA provides “Carefree Backyard Living”. The company’s broad range of premium seating, table, home & garden, and similar products are 100% made in the USA from recycled plastics. Highwood’s offerings deliver maintenance-free...

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ATAS International, Inc.

 Allentown-based ATAS International is a family-owned company with a global reach, and a reputation built on 55+ years of quality craftsmanship and knowledgeable staff. With locations across the U.S., the company is an innovative manufacturer of metal walls, metal...

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Training and Certifications

MRC provides far more than certifications and funding assistance. We offer job creators access to specialized coaching, mentorship and a variety of business and marketing assistance normally outside the reach of most manufacturers.

Solutions

No matter what’s happening with your business, MRC has probably seen it. We know the problems that keep CEOs up at night, and we know how to help solve them. Our staff has more than 100 years of combined experience working side-by-side with business owners to evaluate, strategize, discover and implement solutions that address both strategic growth needs and organizational transformation.

Training & Events Calendar

MRC breaks down the barriers that prohibit manufacturers from realizing their full potential. Our proven tactics and methods can help nearly any company at nearly any stage of its evolution. Whatever the hurdle – going green, becoming lean, entering new markets, rebranding the company – MRC can help you clear it.

Workforce Initiatives

Developing Future Workforce with programs like: What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®, PA Dream Team, the Inside Manufacturing Series, and Manufacturing Day.

Resources

Through our partnerships, we are able to bring the horsepower of the best-in-breed experts to you. Imagine having access to the second-largest technology institute in the world, a corps of ex-Toyota executives trained under the best Lean practitioners in the world or world-renowned business strategy groups. MRC makes it possible.

About Us

For over 30 years, Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) has helped small and mid-sized manufacturers become more competitive, adopt lean and agile processes, strategically grow their companies and invest more effectively in their existing human capital.

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