MRC News
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...
HindlePower “Manufacturer of the Week”
MRC Announces HindlePower selected as Make It in America “Manufacturer of the Week” For Immediate Release July 24, 2013 Patricia A. Felise, Communications Coordinator Manufacturers Resource Center Greater Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania: The Manufacturers...
Manufacturing Day – October 4, 2013
MANUFACTURING DAY FOC-- USES ON YOUTH & TECHNOLOGY After a successful initial celebration last year, the next Manufacturing Day has been scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Manufacturers, educational institutions and others are encouraged to host events that will...
Apply for DEP’s Small Business Advantage Grants
News for Immediate Release July 8, 2013 Governor Corbett Invites Small Businesses to Apply for DEP’s Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention Grants Harrisburg – Governor Tom Corbett today encouraged Pennsylvania small-business owners to apply for DEP’s...
Diversification, training keep pool maker afloat
Diversification, training keep pool maker afloat By Brian Pedersen When the recession slammed the housing industry several years ago, homeowners weren’t putting many pools in the ground. But one pool manufacturing company managed to stay afloat...
Save! EITC Tax Credits & MRC Loan Fund
We are always eager to bring you opportunities to save money, and NOW we have two more! Save! EITC Tax Credits & MRC Loan Fund Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC) Hurry! Deadline July 1, 2013 The EITC program provides tax credits to eligible businesses...
Industry Week “America’s Offshoring Debacle…..”
America's Offshoring Debacle - Accounting for What Happened John Biagioni, general manager, Viatran Fri, 2013-05-17 15:51 In deciding where to produce products, Total Cost of Ownership gives companies an accurate insight into the lifecycle of costs Let...
Foundry Finds Ally in Valley Resource
Foundry Finds Ally in Valley Resource By Brian Pedersen May 13. 2013 8:00AM Effort Foundry Inc. of Bath, a manufacturer that’s been in business for 40 years, marked its anniversary with an open house May 7 to showcase its newest expansion. ...
Manufacturer’s foam finds a home locally and beyond
Manufacturer’s foam finds a home locally and beyond By Brian Pedersen April 29. 2013 8:00 AM Photo by Brian Pedersen/A worker from Insulation Corp. of America moves a block of expanded polystyrene. Building a strong foundation...