MRC News
What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® 8th Annual Statewide Awards Announces Winners
The 8th Annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® Best of PA Statewide Awards celebrated Pennsylvania student creativity, STEM education, and manufacturing career awareness at the Whitaker Center in Harrisburg. Student teams from across the Commonwealth competed for statewide honors after advancing through 13 regional contests featuring 166 student-produced manufacturing videos.
Automation with Intention: Inside MRC’s 2026 AMT Show
Manufacturers at MRC’s 2026 AMT Show shared a clear message: successful automation isn’t about scale, it’s about intention. From MES implementation to Lean AI, the event highlighted practical strategies delivering real results.
What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” Announces 2026 Berks Schuylkill Awards
Over a three-day voting period, the contest, which featured two-minute videos produced by each student team, received 176,828 votes. The video with the most votes received the “Viewers Choice Award.” Student videos were also reviewed by a panel of judges for awards in eleven other categories, including Outstanding Career Pathway and Outstanding Creativity.
MRC to Host 2026 Automation and Manufacturing Technology Show in Lehigh Valley
Designed as a highly focused, half-day experience, the AMT Show brings together proven technologies, real-world applications, and trusted solution providers to help manufacturers improve safety, increase quality, strengthen delivery performance, and reduce operating costs. This year’s event features an enhanced layout with dedicated speaker and demonstration areas.
Coca-Cola Park Crowned America’s Best Minor League Ballpark
Coca-Cola Park has officially been crowned America’s Best Minor League Ballpark. This latest national recognition highlights the Lehigh Valley’s vibrant comeback and shows how strong community amenities, good jobs, especially in manufacturing, and a collaborative spirit continue to fuel the region’s success.
“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” Announces 2026 Lehigh Valley Awards
Over a three-day voting period, the contest, which featured two-minute videos produced by each student team, received 321,908 votes. The video with the most votes received the “Viewers Choice Award.” Student videos were also reviewed by a panel of judges for awards in 11 other categories, including Outstanding Videography and Outstanding Creativity.
Voting Begins for What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® Berks Schuylkill Video Contest
Student teams from 33 regional middle school teams compete for the most votes to win the coveted “Viewers Choice Award.” The videos will also be reviewed by a panel of judges for awards in eleven other categories, including Best CTE Story, Outstanding Editing and Outstanding Creativity.
Lehigh Valley Celebrated as a National Economic Model at LVEDC Annual Meeting
As a longtime Allentown-based organization deeply rooted in the Lehigh Valley, the Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) is incredibly proud to call this dynamic region home. The national recognition and landmark investments like the Lilly campus validate what we see every day: the Lehigh Valley is a powerhouse for advanced manufacturing and innovation.
Voting Begins March 17-19, 2026 for “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” Lehigh Valley Video Contest
Student teams from 30 regional middle school teams compete for the most votes to win the coveted “Viewers Choice Award.” The videos will also be reviewed by a panel of judges for awards in eleven other categories, including Outstanding Career Pathway, Outstanding Editing, and Outstanding Creativity.
What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” Sponsors Continue Support for 10th Annual Contest Berks & Schuylkill County Video Contest
The program’s goal is to increase awareness of manufacturing careers by showcasing “What’s So Cool” about today’s technology and career opportunities at manufacturers right here in our region. Student teams produce a two-minute video of their partnered manufacturer.
“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” Sponsors Continue Support for 13th Annual Contest
Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) is proud to announce the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing 13th annual Awards is returning to Lehigh University’s Stabler Athletic and Convocation Center (Stabler Arena) located on the Goodman Campus in Bethlehem thanks to the generosity of Lehigh University. The show will be broadcast live on WFMZ-TV on Wednesday, March 25, 2026..
Santa’s STANDARD WORKshop Blends Lean Learning, Collaboration, and Holiday Giving Across the Lehigh Valley
Santa’s STANDARD WORKshop united four manufacturers, Lean learning, and community spirit as participants assembled 40 bicycles for Community Bike Works. Read how this growing tradition made an impact across the Lehigh Valley.