PA Manufacturer:

"Made in PA" is a recently launched publication, lead by the editor of the PA Manufacturer.  The Pittsburgh Technology Council, in partnership with Catalyst Connection, will publish "Made in PA" magazine that will cover Pennsylvania’s growing advanced manufacturing and green technology industry trends, detail best management/operations practices and profile companies finding success.

Unfortunately due to budget constraints the PA Manufacturer that was published in cooperation with Pennsylvania's seven Industrial Resource Centers, has been discontinued.  The magazine profiled the people and companies that have become the backbone of the Commonwealths' most important industry as well as issues small and medium sized manufacturers face.  Below are links to all of the past issues of the magazine that included practical management advice and case studies of innovation from the shop floor to the back office.

Volume 7 - Number 3:  2009

 


Volume 7 - Number 2:  2009

  • What's in Store for the Future of Manufacturing?

  • Thriving:  See How Pennsylvania's Advanced Manufacturers Are Finding Success Despite a Tough Economy

  • American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

  • Profiling:  How to Determine Your Good and Bad Customers

  • The New FMLA Regulations:  Is your Company in Compliance?

  • Energy Reduction is Still a Priority

  • Dialing it in:  How to Tactically Tune a New Product Development Process

  • Market and Commons

  • Helping Pennsylvania Remain Competitive by US Sen. Arlen Specter


Volume 7 - Number 1:  2009

  • Focus on the Future in These Tough Economic Times
  • Fessler USA is an Expert at Sustaining Success
  • The Marcellus Shale Play Creates Some Interesting Opportunities
  • Just Because the Economy is Down, Doesn't Mean Your Business Can't Grow!

Volume 6 - Number 3:  2008

  • Don't Just Aim to Survive.  Aim to Thrive!
  • Contract Manufacturer, Ineprod LLC, Finds Success with a Customer Centric Approach to Business
  • Learn How to Protect Your Overseas IP
  • Direct Digital Manufacturing in the Wave of the Future!
  • The Keys to Implementing a Successful 5S Program
  • The 10 Common Mistakes Companies Make when Pricing Their Products

 

 

 

 

 

Special Edition Energy Insider - August 2008

  • See how energy costs impact your operations and what you can do about it.
  • See how Pennsylvania is building a new energy economy.

  • Climate change is impacting how manufacturers go about business.

  • Looking at the world from the solar side of the energy equation.

  • Energy independence 30 years later. How are we doing?


Volume 6 - Number 2:  2008

  • Manufacturing Matters to America
  • Airo Die Casting Sets the Standard
  • Open Innovation Creates Synergies of Ideas
  • The Plastics Technology Center has a Mold for Success
  • The Learnign Factory Bridges Academia and Industry
  • Practical Business Building Advice
  • Jack Russell's View of the Industry
  • An Update on Legislation Impacting Manufacturers

Volume 6, Number 1:  2008

  • What Happens When Leadership Leaves?
  • How to Avoid a Discrimination Suit
  • See How Two PA Plastics Companies Broke the Mold
  • Put a Product Roadmap to Work
  • New Website Sparks Success for Miller Welding and Machine Co.
  • Workers' Comp:  Your Broker is a Valuable Asset
  • Practical Business-Building Advice
  • Jack Russell's View of the Industry
  • Four Questions with DEP Secretary McGinty

Volume 5 - Number 3:  2007

  • Organizational Culture: The tone is set at the top.
  • Tips to Avoid Shareholder Disputes in Privately Held Companies
  • LEAN
  • Avoid Mistakes in you Continuous Improvement Program
  • Practical Business-Building Advice
  • Think Smart to Control your Health Care Costs
  • Network-centric Manufacturing and Nanotechnology Conferences Set
  • Channeling Alexander Hamilton!
  • Updates on the Legislative Front

Volume 5 - Number 2:  2007

  • The Necessity of Competitive Advantage
  • Keep Business In Your Own Backyard
  • IP Issues When Marketing-The Dos and Don'ts
  • Log On To Learning!
  • Go With The Flow: PMF Industries leads the way in precision metal forming
  • Adventures in Technology: Workforce Program Helps Small Manufacturers Solve Tough Problems
  • Local Economic Development Organizations: A source of business expansion assistance
  • LEAN Transformation: A holistic approach towards business growth
  • Manufacturing a Workforce: National Science Foundation project recruits students for advanced manufacturing careers
  • Nanomaterials Make a BIG Impact on Manufacturing: Commercialization conference set for this fall in Pittsburgh
  • A Bank Committed to the Manufacturers In Its Region
  • Q & A with the Governor: PA Gov. Edward G. Rendell Talks About His Administration's Accomplishments and Future Plans to Help Manufacturers Succeed

Volume 5 - Number 1:  2007

  • Five Years: The Manufacturing Landscape Has Changed Significantly-The IRCs Are There To Help
  • The World's In Your Hands: Resources Abound to Help Pennsylvania Manufacturers Grasp the Global Marketplace
  • Sealing the Deal: Mergers, Acquisitions and Venture Capital Investments
  • Surviving Disaster: Every Manufacturer Should Have A Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan in Place
  • Technology Can keep Customers Satisfied and Competitors On Their Toes
  • What's the Frequency for 2007? Three RFID Pros Weigh In On Upcoming Trends and Advancements
  • Flying Blind? How business valuation helps you see pitfalls and opportunities
  • Manufacturing in the Information Age: ERP software streamlines processes, improves efficiencies and decreases redundancies
  • A Well-Oiled Machine: Don't Overlook Development and Training for Key Maintenance Personnel
  • Counsel for Our Next President
  • R&D Tax Credit Helps Small Companies

Volume 4 - Number 3:  2006

  • Innovation Is Everywhere
  • Open Your Mind to Innovation
  • Case Study: Skunk Works
  • Meet Tom Panzerella: Manufacturing Veteran Talks About Innovation, Quality, and Competing In Today's Tough Markets
  • Business Succession Planning for the Family Business Owner
  • Surging Ahead: Performance Management Can Keep Your Workers At the Front of the Pack
  • It's Less About Information Technology...and More About Business Process
  • Designing A New Economic Architecture
  • Making Sure the Price is Right
  • Network Centric Manufacturing
  • Real Estate: A Look At Key Considerations When Purchasing/Leasing Property
  • Supply Chain Futures
  • Supporting Pennsylvania's Manufacturers

Volume 4 - Number 2:  2006

  • The New Workforce: The Director's Message
  • Bridging The Skills Gap: There's a nationwide shortage of qualified manufacturing workers.
  • In the Delaware Valley, 2+2+2=2,000
  • Contracts 101: There can be many pitfalls when entering into a contract. Be sure to get it in writing.
  • Healthcare Savings Accounts
  • Help! There's An Anthropologist In My Bathroom!
  • Tom Palisin Helps PA Manufacturers Cut Through The Red Tape
  • Adventures in Technology
  • Back to School: PHEAA student aid helps non-traditional students
  • Engineering: Where did the glamour go?
  • Open Letter to Steven Bochco: The 10 PM Manufacturing Drama America Will Love