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Kitchen Magic Named “Manufacturer of the Year”

Kitchen Magic Named “Manufacturer of the Year”

The decision to bestow this award upon Kitchen Magic was influenced by their steadfast commitment to the development of their people, an unwavering pursuit of operational excellence, and a dedication to providing outstanding customer service. Their openness to embracing new technologies further underscores their forward-thinking approach, positioning them as industry trailblazers.

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Manufacturing goes greener

Manufacturing goes greener

Manufacturing goes greener LVB.com Melinda Rizzo, Contributing Writer September 25, 2023 MRC’s Regional Director of Manufacturing Solutions, Walt Hoffert, appears in the LVB.com article by Melinda Rizzo, “Manufacturing Goes Greener.” Walt shares that an increasing...

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MRC Supports the Lehigh Valley CHIPS Tech Hub Proposal

MRC Supports the Lehigh Valley CHIPS Tech Hub Proposal

The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 created Tech Hubs to boost innovation in essential technologies for economic and national security. Congresswoman Susan Wild, who proposed the act, envisioned the Lehigh Valley’s inclusion as a Tech Hub. The application was submitted by the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp.

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Bracalente Manufacturing Group Acquires Millennium Manufacturing

Bracalente Manufacturing Group Acquires Millennium Manufacturing

Bracalente said the company is now a global manufacturer producing specialty components for some of the largest global brands. Bracalente said it serves its customers through a global supply chain with sourcing offices in India, Vietnam and China as well as an expanded, climate controlled wholly foreign owned enterprise (WOFE) factory in China.

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New Technologies Changing Industries and Future Industry Leaders

New Technologies Changing Industries and Future Industry Leaders

Firms on the leading edge of technological changes leverage innovative new technologies to gain competitive advantages. Read the LVB.com article how AEC firms faired that did and didn’t invest in technology a decade ago, how technology is being used, and consider how these technologies will affect the future of manufacturing.

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Manufacturers Invest in Workforce Training & Leadership at MRC

Manufacturers Invest in Workforce Training & Leadership at MRC

Wendy Beltzner, Director of Leadership Development and Training at MRC caught the attention of Lehigh Valley Business and this is their article by Stacy Wescoe about the different programs at MRC that help those in supervisory through upper management to improve their management skills and build a better culture in the workplace.

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Schless Bottles Relocates to the Lehigh Valley

Schless Bottles Relocates to the Lehigh Valley

New Jersey company relocates to Allentown LVB.com Cris Collingwood//June 22, 2023 Schless Bottles, a plastic jars and bottles manufacturer based in northern New Jersey, is relocating to Allentown, Pennsylvania, with plans to invest over $7.5 million in building...

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MRC Announces New Website Launch

MRC Announces New Website Launch

MRC launches new fast, clean, and eye-catching website at www.mrcpa.org with blended photos, graphic elements, and added content. The site showcases MRC’s Custom Solutions that include Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Leadership, Lean Coaching & Facilitation, Market Intelligence, and Strategic Coaching. Under these five topics visitors will find thirty-three services.

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