Experience and legacy are two words that come to mind when you visit Graham Stamping. Manufacturing has a rich history in Pennsylvania, and my recent tour at this company in Mercer County exemplifies that fact. They epitomize how a company’s…
Machining Concepts (MC) is a contract machine shop located in Erie, PA specializing in precision CNC machining, drilling, boring, cutting, mill and lathe work. The company produces high precision CNC machined parts for customers in various markets, including Aerospace, Electronics,…
by Susan Hileman, NWIRC, COVID-19 Recovery Program Manager
The number one issue from manufacturers we visit across the region is finding employees and retaining them. Manufacturing is regaining strength, but so is the labor shortage. There is no doubt there…
Morning workshops for getting started with a strategic plan are scheduled at locations around the region in September and October. The goal of these no-cost sessions is to provide small manufacturers a launch pad to develop a new or updated…
Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an award-winning, tech-based economic development program, is offering emerging entrepreneurs and small manufacturers the opportunity to participate in a fun, risk-free $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest. In the past few years – maybe because of the popularity…
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
CMMC is a certification of a company’s cybersecurity. There will be five levels of CMMC certification, ranging from basic cyber hygiene practices (Level 1), all the way to the most sophisticated cybersecurity efforts for the most…
For more than two years, GR8T Manufacturing (a next generation industry partnership for northwest PA), had been discussing the need for manufacturers in the region to better connect, especially for trying to source products and services on a regional level…
by Bob Zaruta, President/CEO, NWIRC
Last month, the team at McDowell Manufacturing (a student-run enterprise at McDowell High School in Erie PA) had the opportunity during an open house to showcase their inaugural year success – and the list is…
