A world authority in separation technology, Eriez® is a manufacturer focused on the future while holding onto the values of its past. Embarking on its 77th year in 2019, the closely held company has a presence in 12 profit centers on six continents, with a worldwide workforce of approximately 860, generating an estimated $200 million each year. At the heart of its operations — and history — is Erie, Pennsylvania, which is home to its...
Raising Wages Will Negatively Impact Employers, Won’t Eliminate Poverty Jezree Friend is the Manufacturer & Business Association’s senior government relations representative and is responsible for developing legislative priorities and strategies; encouraging membership grassroots activities; and lobbying on behalf of a pro-growth, pro-business agenda. Contact him at jf*****@****sa.org. It took one month after re-election for Governor Tom Wolf to show his teeth to the Pennsylvania business community. As we all know, the government knows best how...
Manufacturing has formed Pennsylvania’s past, present and future – making it a significant component of our economy and our heritage. Here, Andy Renkey, president, V-Process Foundry Group, talks about what’s happening at Harmony Castings, a Pittsburgh-area company and why it is proud to produce high quality aluminum castings and other services in the Keystone State. Harmony Castings is marking its 40th year in operation in Harmony, Pennsylvania. Tell us about how it came to be...
Although there’s been a massive effort to recruit more young people into the skilled trades and STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and math) in recent years, the demand for skilled workers in manufacturing isn’t going away anytime soon. In fact, the demand for these workers is stronger than ever. According to research by the consulting firm Deloitte, as many as 2.4 million manufacturing jobs may go unfilled by 2028, putting $454 billion in production at...
