MRC News
Major Changes Happening Now in Industrial Distribution
Five Major Changes Happening Right Now in Industrial Distribution Big things are happening in today's industrial distribution landscape—five big things, to be exact. And they are causing an uproar in the industry as they all occur simultaneously. The five big changes...
How America Can Win the Future in Manufacturing
How America Can Win the Future in Manufacturing The future of American manufacturing will be won by innovative small and medium-sized companies out to change the world – but only if they have the tools they need to compete. The Solution? Big Trends, Small Firms ......
Manufacturing Day Video Contest – Enter Now
MANUFACTURING DAY - OCTOBER 3, 2014 America is experiencing a manufacturing revolution. Be a part of what's happening in your community. Your Chance to Star in MFG DAY! The MFG DAY Video Contest is now accepting entries! Submit your video by August 20 for your...
Ashland Technologies, Inc., “Manufacturer of the Week”
"Manufacturer of the Week" For Immediate Release - May 5, 2014 Patricia A. Felise, Communications Coordinator Manufacturers Resource Center MRC Announces Ashland Technologies, Inc. Selected Make It in America “Manufacturer of the Week” Greater Lehigh Valley,...
Student Video Contest Promotes Manufacturing
LVB.com covered the Lehigh Valley Skill Up Student Video Contest led by MRC and its partners at the Da Vinci Science Center on February 27, 2014. As part of the Lehigh Valley Skill Up partnership, organizers created an awareness program and led an initiative last year...
Palram Americas Hosts A3 Problem Solving Event
Palram Americas Hosts A3 Problem Solving Event MRC packed the house at our two-day A3 Problem Solving class with Tracey Richardson on February 17-18, 2014. Palram Americas of Kuttztown hosted the event. Palram is one of the world’s largest and most advanced...
Reading Chamber starts program to help small manufacturers
Reading Chamber starts program to help small manufacturers By Jennifer Glose November 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM LATEST NEWS The Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry has more than a quarter-million dollars to help small manufacturing companies in Berks...
1,000 students get behind-the–scenes tours on Manufacturing Day
1,000 students get behind-the-scenes tours on Manufacturing Day By Stacy Wescoe October 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM More than 1,000 Lehigh Valley students are getting a behind-the-scenes tour of the region’s manufacturing industry today as business leaders mark National...
Next Generation Manufacturing Study Released
For Immediate Release: Friday, October 4, 2013 Contact: Patricia A. Felise MRC Marketing & Communications 610-758-6069 or pat.felise@mrcpa.org NEXT GENERATION MANUFACTURING STUDY REVEALS OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. MANUFACTURERS TO EXCEL Greater Lehigh Valley,...
“Skill Up” Initiatives Promote Manufacturing Careers
For Immediate Release: September 26, 2013 Contact: Patricia A. Felise MRC Marketing & Communications 610-758-6069 or pat.felise@mrcpa.org "Skill Up" Initiatives Promote Manufacturing Careers Greater Lehigh Valley, PA – The Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC)...
All Stars of Industry
We found 15 workers in key positions at cutting-edge Berks County-area companies. By Erin Negley Manufacturing all-stars profiled in Reading Eagle, September 3, 2013 The Reading Eagle's Business Weekly recently wrote about all-stars of local manufacturing. The story...
At Atlas, new technologies and new business
At Atlas, new technologies and new business By Brian Pedersen, July 22, 2013 Despite a long history of staying in one physical place, one Lehigh Valley manufacturer is quick to embrace the rapidly changing technology that allows the company to keep...
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