Governor Wolf Announces Lewis Lumber to Create 100 Jobs in Clarion County with First Manufacturing Operation in Pennsylvania
May 4, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Lewis Lumber and Milling, Inc., a producer of unfinished hardwood wide plank flooring, cabinet moldings and components, is opening its first manufacturing operation in Pennsylvania and will create 100 new jobs in Clarion County. “I am very pleased that Lewis Lumber has selected Pennsylvania as the […]
“There is Room for You”: Inspirational Advice from 3 Successful PA Female Entrepreneurs | #PAProud Blog
April 15, 2022
Women are storming the entrepreneurial landscape and making it a space where others can follow. Between 2014 and 2019, the number of women-owned businesses climbed 21% to a total of 12.9 million. According to American Express’s 2019 State of Women-Owned Business Report, between 2018 and 2019 alone, U.S. women started an average of 1,817 new […]
Gov. Wolf: 63 New Manufacturing Jobs Coming to Sullivan County as New England-Based UnityLab Moves Headquarters to Pennsylvania
April 14, 2022
Wolf Administration to hold press conference at 10:30 AM today, 11178 Route 220, Dushore, PA 18614 Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that UnityLab will create 63 new jobs and relocate its New England-based headquarters to Pennsylvania with the acquisition of manufacturing company Hoffman-New Yorker Inc. in Dushore, Sullivan County. “This project will […]
Gov. Wolf Announces $2.3 Million Investment in 36 Student Research Projects to Advance Manufacturing Innovation in Pennsylvania
April 8, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced $2.3 million in grants have been awarded through the Manufacturing PA initiative to 36 student research projects that will help advance innovation in several sectors of manufacturing, from 3D printing, to waste sustainability, to autonomous navigation and more. “Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry has seen continued growth and innovation, […]
The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program helps manufacturers identify and train a skilled workforce for current and future in-demand positions. It also addresses workforce barriers, engages youth, and showcases the opportunities in manufacturing. Grants up to $200,000 can be used for new training programs, internships, equipment purchases, and more. It’s a great way for schools, […]
Wolf Administration Highlights Ongoing Investments in Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Industry, Celebrates Completion of Advanced Manufacturing Research Center in Pittsburgh
March 31, 2022
DCED’s Acting Secretary participates in event to place final steel beam at Mill 19 Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Neil Weaver discussed the Wolf Administration’s strategic investments in Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry during an event with the Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC), local, and state officials to place […]
Governor Wolf: Cavco Selects Pennsylvania to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Will Create 55 New Jobs
March 28, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Cavco Industries Inc., one of the nation’s largest manufactured home builders, has chosen to expand its national manufacturing operations in Pennsylvania, creating 55 new jobs and retaining 607 total existing positions over the next three years. Cavco recently purchased The Commodore Corporation, now known as Commodore […]
Gov. Wolf: 130 New Jobs Coming to the Lehigh Valley as Australian Company Selects Allentown for First U.S. Manufacturing Operation
March 10, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Easy Signs, Inc., a manufacturer of high-quality digitally printed signage, will create 130 jobs in the Lehigh Valley with the opening of its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Allentown. “Pennsylvania’s friendly business climate and manufacturing excellence is well-known internationally,” said Gov. Wolf. “Manufacturing has long been […]
Gov. Wolf Highlights Legacy Manufacturing, Workforce Investments at Philly Shipyard Tour
March 10, 2022
Philadelphia, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today toured Philly Shipyard, Inc. and its Training Academy to highlight a $1.1 million state investment, awarded to the Delaware County Community College, to train 315 individuals through a free welding and shipbuilding training program to meet workforce needs of Philly Shipyard for building National Security Multi-mission Vessels (NSMV). […]
Gov. Wolf: 35 New Jobs for Luzerne County as Homegrown Manufacturer PowerRail Expands, Consolidates Business Operations
March 2, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Neil Weaver announced today that
The Pre-apprenticeship and Apprenticeship program supports registered apprenticeship programs in Pennsylvania. By providing Pennsylvania employers with grants to help cover expenses related to instruction complementing on-the-job training, the program increases the availability of apprenticeship opportunities. A true win-win for both apprentices and employers hoping to recruit and train skilled talent. Germany is well-known for its […]
Governor Wolf: $335,000 to Support Manufacturing Industry Training in Southwestern Pennsylvania
February 9, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced $335,000 in funding for Junior Achievement of Western PA Inc. and the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland-Fayette Inc., through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant program, to develop programs that will raise awareness of the opportunities available in the manufacturing industry. “Our commonwealth has a long, rich history with […]
Gov. Wolf: 71 Jobs Coming to Monroe County With Relocation of Black Buffalo 3D Manufacturing Operation to Pennsylvania
February 3, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Black Buffalo 3D Corporation, a manufacturer of large-scale 3D construction printers, is relocating its manufacturing operation from New Jersey to Pennsylvania and creating 71 new jobs in Monroe County. “We are thrilled to welcome Black Buffalo 3D to Pennsylvania,” said Gov. Wolf. “Our investment in this […]
Gov. Wolf Announces Nearly 100 New Jobs Coming to Lancaster County as Cleanroom Manufacturer Opens Second PA Location
January 24, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced that AES Clean Technology, a designer, manufacturer, and builder of cleanroom facilities, will invest $14.2 million to open a new manufacturing facility in Manheim Borough, Lancaster County, and create 97 new, full-time jobs. The company is also retaining 95 jobs at its headquarters in Montgomery County. “I […]
Governor Wolf Announces Nearly 100 New Jobs for Lehigh County as Spot & Tango Selects Pennsylvania for New Manufacturing Facility
January 20, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that pet health and wellness company Spot & Tango has selected Pennsylvania as the location of its first manufacturing facility, creating close to 100 new jobs in Lehigh County. “We are thrilled to welcome Spot & Tango to Pennsylvania and grateful for its investment into Lehigh County […]
Gov. Wolf: Nearly 120 New Jobs Coming to York County as Mobile Climate Control Moves U.S. Operations to Pennsylvania
January 14, 2022
Wolf Administration and company officials to hold press conference at 10:00 AM today, 400 South Salem Church Road, York, PA 17408 Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Mobile Climate Control, a manufacturer of mobile thermal solutions for commercial vehicles, is consolidating its U.S. operations into a single, newly-constructed facility in York County […]
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced today that Deer Park Lumber, a family-owned hardwood sawmill with domestic and international customers, will create 8 new jobs and retain 74 existing jobs over the next three years as part of a $10 million project to expand and modernize its […]
Governor Wolf: At Least 79 Jobs Coming to Luzerne Co. With Leading Beverage Manufacturer
December 23, 2021
Niagara Bottling opening new production facility next year Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Niagara Bottling, LLC, a leading beverage manufacturer in the U.S., is expanding its operations in Pennsylvania and has committed to creating at least 79 jobs at a new production facility currently being constructed in Luzerne County. “I applaud […]
Gov. Wolf: 115 New Jobs Coming to Luzerne County at HMTX Industries’ Planned Luxury Vinyl Tile Manufacturing Facility
December 13, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that HMTX Industries, a global manufacturer of building materials, has chosen Pennsylvania as the location of its new luxury vinyl tile manufacturing facility, creating 115 good-paying jobs over the next three years. “I am very pleased that a leading company like HMTX has chosen Pennsylvania as the […]
Gov. Wolf Celebrates 215 New Jobs at Advanced Manufacturing Plant Opening in Cumberland County
November 17, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today joined the ceremonial opening of Pratt Industries’ advanced manufacturing box plant in Carlisle, Cumberland County. The new $150 million plant employs 215 workers in full-time manufacturing jobs. “This plant is one more example of the many state-of-the-art facilities opening in Pennsylvania,” said Gov. Wolf. “Pratt Industries’ investment in […]
Gov. Wolf Tours Sunbury-Based Coffee Roasting Company, Announces Nearly 50 New Jobs
October 29, 2021
More than $1.7 million state investment in the expansion project Sunbury, PA – Governor Tom Wolf toured the Fresh Roasted Coffee in Sunbury today and announced the state is investing more than $1.7 million to support the company’s expansion in Northumberland County, which is growing its production capacity, creating 46 new, full-time jobs and retaining […]
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced over $20,000 has been awarded to Cambridge-Lee Industries to train three manufacturing apprentices in industrial maintenance, including troubleshooting, repairing, and installing equipment and parts. Investing in apprenticeships and other job training programs that build a well-educate and skilled workforce is a priority for the governor. “As the commonwealth’s […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Bedford County Manufacturer’s Continued Growth, Investment in PA at New Facility Ribbon Cutting
October 19, 2021
CaptiveAire continues to grow and bring new jobs to Bedford County after state funding assisted in the opening of its first PA facility over 10 years ago Bedford, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin today joined the Executive Director of the Governor’s Action Team (GAT) Brent Vernon, Bedford County […]
Gov. Wolf Celebrates Job Creation with Ribbon Cutting for New Pharmaceutical Manufacturer in York County
October 12, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today joined BioTechnique CEO John Clapham, the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Governor’s Action Team (GAT), York County Economic Alliance CEO Kevin Schreiber, and local officials at the ribbon cutting ceremony for BioTechnique’s new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in York County. Governor Wolf supported the project, which relocated […]
Wolf Administration Joins “Swede” Celebration for Pittsburgh Region at Relocation, Expansion Grand Opening for Nord-Lock Group
October 7, 2021
Swedish Manufacturer’s Expansion Keeps North American Headquarters in Allegheny County Clinton, PA – The Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Governor’s Action Team (GAT) joined Nord-Lock Group company executives, the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Allegheny Department of Economic Development at the official grand opening of the company’s new facility in […]
Gov. Wolf: Leading Transportation Equipment Manufacturer Creates and Retains Over 600 Jobs in Pennsylvania
September 30, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that Great Dane, LLC, a leading manufacturer of high-performance commercial transportation equipment, will expand its existing trailer manufacturing operations in Elysburg at its Ralpho Township, Northumberland County site. Great Dane will invest over $3.5 million into the expansion, retaining over 420 jobs at the company’s additional three Pennsylvania […]
Joins with ribbon cutting for state-of-the-art cancer treatment manufacturing facility in Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA – Governor Tom Wolf joined Iovance Biotherapeutics leaders, Mayor Jim Kenney, local officials, patient advocacy groups, and others today for a ribbon cutting ceremony of the Iovance Cell Therapy Center (iCTC) at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The new facility will […]
This Friday, Oct. 1, Pennsylvania is celebrating National Manufacturing Day to help promote the fulfilling career opportunities offered by the PA manufacturing industry. We spoke with Secretary Davin to learn more about the role this important industry plays in our economy and how the PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) supports manufacturing every […]
In 2011, Jack Pfunder, CEO of the Manufacturers Resource Center in the Lehigh Valley, had the idea to create a student video contest to address outdated perceptions of manufacturing by showing students and parents what happens behind the doors of their local manufacturers. Ten years later, the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing contest continues to […]
Gov. Wolf Announces Ohio-Based Food Manufacturer Selects Pennsylvania for Business Expansion, Creating Dozens of New Jobs
September 16, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced that snack manufacturer Shearer’s Foods has chosen to expand its company in Erie, creating dozens of new jobs, retaining hundreds of existing positions, and injecting millions of dollars into the local economy. “We in Pennsylvania know that our commonwealth is the best place to live and do […]
Gov. Wolf: Aluminum Manufacturer Selects Williamsport for First PA Location, Brings Over 100 New Jobs to Region
September 8, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that Chance Aluminum Corp will open its first Pennsylvania manufacturing operation in Williamsport, Lycoming County, investing nearly $19 million into the project and creating over 100 new, family-sustaining jobs. “I am pleased to welcome Chance Aluminum to Pennsylvania and support the company’s growth as it invests into Lycoming […]
Wolf Administration: $270,000 in Funding Awarded to Prepare Students for Careers in Manufacturing and Trades
August 25, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Business Financing and Workforce Development Carol Kilko joined Evolve Youth Trades Academy, the Home Builders Association of Metro Harrisburg, and local students to announce new funding for youth pre-apprenticeships in Dauphin County. “Now, more than ever, students must be equipped with […]
Gov. Wolf: Custom Food Manufacturer Expands in Lancaster, Brings 100 New Jobs to Region
August 19, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that Stir Foods Lancaster, LLC, a custom manufacturer of soups, sauces, dressings, and fresh salsas for retail, industrial, and foodservice customers, will expand its Lancaster manufacturing location, investing more than $4 million into the expansion, retaining 51 jobs and creating 100 new, full-time jobs over the next three […]
Gov. Wolf Visits Wolfgang Confectioners to Announce Expansion Funding and New Jobs at 100-Year-Old York County Food Manufacturer
July 22, 2021
Loganville, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today visited Wolfgang Confectioners, one of the oldest family-owned chocolate companies in the United States, to announce the company’s plans to expand operations at its state-of-the-art 137,000 sq. ft. Loganville, York County facility, investing more than $3.5 million into the project, retaining 375 jobs and creating 95 new, full-time […]
Wolf Administration: Metal Packaging Manufacturer Expands Operations, Bringing Nearly 50 New Jobs to Columbia County
July 14, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that Trivium Packaging, a metal packaging manufacturer, is expanding its manufacturing operations with upgrades to an existing production line, the installation of an interior sunken dock pit, and a building expansion for receiving steel coil shipments to accommodate new business, investing over $7 million into the upgrades, retaining […]
Wolf Administration: Leading North American Building Supply Manufacturer to Open New Facility in Bucks County
July 12, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that CertainTeed, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain and a manufacturer of building products including roofing, siding, fencing, and decking, will open a new manufacturing facility in Quakertown, Bucks County, creating 45 new full-time jobs over the next three years, and retaining 533 current positions across the CertainTeed business […]
Wolf Administration: Frozen Food Manufacturer Increases Production Capabilities with Expansion, Brings New Jobs to Lebanon County
July 8, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that Bonduelle USA, Inc., a French, family-run company involved in the processing and commercialization of canned and frozen vegetables in the United States, and indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle US Holding Inc., will expand operations at its Lebanon County facility, investing at least $5 million into the expansion […]
Governor Wolf: Ohio-Based Advanced Materials Producer Selects Berks County, Creates 65 New Jobs
July 6, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Materion Corporation, a global producer of advanced engineered materials headquartered in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, will expand its manufacturing operations to a new facility in Berks County, Pennsylvania, creating at least 65 new, full-time jobs at the site and retaining 132 jobs at another existing Berks County […]
Wolf Administration: Undersea Warfare Manufacturing, Engineering Company Expands in Southwest PA, Bringing Nearly 40 New Jobs to Region
June 17, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC, a leading provider of undersea warfare (USW) solutions for integrated USW systems, sensors, weapons and trainers, including the United States Navy, has selected Pennsylvania as the best place to support its expansion project, expanding operations at its Lemont Furnace engineering and production facility, […]
Governor Wolf: $500,000 to Support Manufacturing Industry Training in North Central and Southeastern PA
June 1, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced a total of $500,000 in funding for Workforce Solutions for North Central PA and Rhoads Industries, through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career (MTTC) program, for the businesses to develop programs that bring awareness to careers and opportunities within the state’s manufacturing industry and support companies in identifying and training a […]
Wolf Administration: LED Lighting Manufacturer Relocates Headquarters to Penn State Behrend’s Knowledge Park, Bringing Nearly 100 New Jobs to Region
May 24, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that Truck-Lite, a worldwide leader in light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems for commercial vehicles, is relocating its existing headquarters from Falconer, New York, to Knowledge Park at Penn State Behrend in Erie County, creating 90 new family-sustaining jobs and retaining 582 positions statewide. The company has three existing […]
Wolf Administration: Longtime PA Window and Door Manufacturer Expanding Operations, Creating New Jobs in Dauphin County
May 21, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that longtime Pennsylvania manufacturer MI Windows and Doors, one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl and aluminum windows and patio doors, will expand its operation in Dauphin County, creating nearly 100 new jobs and retaining more than 1,500 team members. “Committed to creating jobs and products […]
Governor Wolf Announces $200,000 Investment for Job Training with Manufacturers in Southwestern PA
May 18, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced $200,000 in funding for Catalyst Connection, through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career (MTTC) program, to develop the Essential Skills for Manufacturing (ESM) entry-level training program supporting the expansion and hiring needs of small- and medium-sized manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania. “My administration is focused on eliminating barriers to good-paying jobs and […]
Wolf Administration: Family-Owned PA Manufacturer Expands, Bringing New Jobs to Schuylkill and York Counties
May 14, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that Cardinal Systems, Inc., a family-owned custom fabricator and manufacturer of steel wall panels, thermomoulded and extruded plastic products, and vinyl pool liners, will expand its existing operation and production capacity at its facilities in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, and Manchester Township, York County, investing nearly $9 […]
Gov. Wolf Announces New Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturer to Open in York County, Creating 100 New Jobs
May 6, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that 250 Cross Farm Lane, LLC (CFL), a subsidiary of PSC Biotech Corporation, will open a new contract pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in York County. CFL will transfer equipment, staff, and customers from its Wisconsin site to CFL in Conewago Township, investing over $22 million and bringing 100 […]
Gov. Wolf: Oldest Family-Owned Pasta Sauce Producer in United States Expands Operations in Blair County
April 26, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that longtime Pennsylvania-based DelGrosso Foods, the oldest family-owned pasta sauce producer in the United States, will continue to call Pennsylvania home by expanding its manufacturing operations in Blair County. The company will convert a recently acquired 166,000 square-foot vacant facility in Antis Township into an expanded pasta […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Manufacturing Fellows at Virtual Manufacturing Innovation Expo
April 16, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver spoke at the third annual Manufacturing PA Innovation Program Expo to recognize the program’s student Manufacturing Fellows for their contributions to Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry. Over the last three years, the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program has supported over 300 students […]
Gov. Wolf Announces Packaging Manufacturer Bringing Hundreds of New Jobs to Lehigh Valley Region after Expanding with Third PA Location
April 14, 2021
Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Sharp, a global leader in advanced clinical supply chain services and contract pharmaceutical packaging with a strong presence in Pennsylvania, will expand operations at existing facilities in Allentown and Conshohocken and into a third facility in Macungie Borough, Lehigh County, retaining 1,092 current positions and creating 335 new, full-time […]
Governor Wolf Awards Funding for Four Projects to Connect Apprentices with Career Training Opportunities
April 12, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $51,000 in new funding that will connect apprentices in four counties with classroom training that will lead to good-paying jobs through Pennsylvania’s Pre-Apprentice and Apprenticeship Grant Program (Apprenticeship Program), a statewide program that offers assistance to registered apprenticeship programs. “As we emerge from the pandemic […]
Wolf Administration Highlights How Back to Work Plan Addresses Need for Additional Investments in Manufacturing Industry
March 25, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Steve D’Ettorre was joined by Ruth McClellan, director of engineering at Whirley-DrinkWorks! and Susan Hileman, COVID-19 Recovery Program (CRP) manager at the Northwest Industrial Resource Center to highlight how Governor Tom Wolf’s Back to Work PA plan would address the need for […]
Gov. Wolf Announces That Leading Air Filter Manufacturer Filterbuy, Inc. Selects PA As Home to New Facility, Creating 120 Jobs and Redeveloping Site
March 25, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that air filter manufacturer Filterbuy, Inc. has selected Pennsylvania as the best place to expand its operations, creating at least 120 new, full-time jobs and redeveloping an old, underutilized industrial building in Westmoreland County. “We welcome Filterbuy to southwestern Pennsylvania as it increases its regional presence, creates […]
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local stakeholders and representatives from CANPACK at a “topping-out” ceremony for the company’s new manufacturing facility in Lackawanna County. CANPACK is a subsidiary of Giorgio Global Holdings based in Krakow, Poland. This is CANPACK’s first facility in the United States […]
Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA Initiative Approves $2 Million for 29 Student Research Projects to Support Innovation
March 11, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of nearly $2 million in grants through the Manufacturing PA initiative to 29 student research projects that will help advance innovation in several sectors of manufacturing, from advanced medical, to waste sustainability, to artificial intelligence. “Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry continues to grow and advance with new […]
Governor Announces New Funding to Boost Manufacturing Awareness for Students in Lancaster and Lehigh Counties
March 4, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new funding for two projects that will boost manufacturing awareness for students in Lancaster and Lehigh counties through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career program, a program that helps bring awareness to careers and opportunities within the state’s manufacturing industry and supports companies in identifying and training a skilled workforce […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Introduce and Connect Thousands of South Central PA Students to Manufacturing Industry
February 18, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania (JASCPA) in York County was approved for $200,000 in funding through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career program, a program that helps bring awareness to careers and opportunities within the state’s manufacturing industry and supports companies in identifying and training a skilled workforce […]
Governor Wolf Announces Longtime PA Aviation Engineer and Manufacturer to Open New Facility in Mercer County, Redeveloping Brownfield Site and Bringing 57 New Jobs to Region
February 12, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Hall Industries, a family-owned engineering and manufacturing company with multiple locations in the commonwealth, will streamline operations in western Pennsylvania into a new facility in Mercer County, creating 57 jobs. Hall Industries will acquire the 468,000-square-foot Cooper Industrial Commons—a brownfield site in Grove City—and will renovate, […]
Northampton Community College Almost a year ago, we highlighted how Northampton Community College (NCC) was supporting its surrounding manufacturing industry through its Micro-credentials in Manufacturing program, where thanks to funding from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), anyone can access accelerated training for manufacturing industry job placement. And, almost a year ago, we […]
Wolf Administration Highlights Revolutionary PPE Shield That Protects Against COVID-19
January 21, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Executive Deputy Director Jeff Thomas highlighted how Ramshield, Inc., an Exton-based healthcare product provider featured on the administration’s B2B Interchange Directory, is utilizing revolutionary technology to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the commonwealth. “Pennsylvania’s […]
Gov. Wolf Announces Furniture Manufacturer to Expand in Montgomery County, Creating New Jobs and Recommitting to Growth in PA
January 20, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Knoll, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of workplace and residential furniture with a longtime presence in the commonwealth, is relocating a manufacturing line from Michigan to Pennsylvania and expanding its footprint in the commonwealth. This project will create at least 138 new, full-time jobs and will […]
Southwestern PA Training Center Funnels Skilled Workers into the Manufacturing Industry
January 13, 2021
New Century Careers (NCC) is working hard to make sure they are supporting southwestern Pennsylvania manufacturers by promoting the availability of their Manufacturing 2000 (M2K) program and through it, developing a skilled workforce that can continue to fuel the state’s historic manufacturing industry. Training Our Future Workforce The M2K program was created to back these […]
2020 Investments Represent Commitment to PA Workforce and a Brighter Economic Future
January 11, 2021
A Year-End Recap of Activity by the Department of Community and Economic Development Harrisburg, PA – While 2020 presented incredible challenges for Pennsylvania and the world, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin today offered a message of hope for the coming year — Pennsylvania is resilient, and the investments we made […]
New Funding for Workforce Training in Southwestern PA Will Prepare Students for In-Demand Manufacturing Careers
January 8, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Western Area Career & Technology Center (WACTC) in Washington County was approved for $112,262 in funding through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career program, a program that helps companies identify and train a skilled workforce through targeted programs and services. “Our manufacturing industry has established itself as a […]
Wolf Administration Highlights Innovative Healthcare Technology Company’s Revolutionary Air Filtration System for COVID-19 Mitigation
January 5, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Technology and Innovation Steve D’Ettorre joined the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) and LifeAire Systems to highlight how the healthcare technology company’s revolutionary air purification technology is supporting the mitigation of COVID-19. “Through the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, […]
New Funding for Student Workforce Training Will Create Meaningful Connections to Manufacturing Industry
December 22, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that The Challenge Program, Inc. (TCP) in Cambria County was approved for $143,000 in funding through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career program, a program that helps companies identify and train a skilled workforce through targeted programs and services. “Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry powers our economy, and provides stable, good-paying jobs […]
DCED Highlights New “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Video Library to Support the Future of Manufacturing in Pennsylvania
December 21, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin highlighted the new resources available to support the future of manufacturing here in Pennsylvania through the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) program, hosted by the Manufacturers Resource Center. “The ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ program has for years connected Pennsylvania’s […]
Wolf Administration Applauds Veteran-Owned Lehigh Valley Distillery for Response to PPE Call to Action
November 20, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin highlighted the efforts of Eight Oaks Farm Distillery—a veteran-owned, family-run, farm distillery in New Tripoli—for its pivot to begin making hand sanitizer in response to the state’s critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE). Eight Oaks Farm Distillery is listed on […]
Wolf Administration Highlights Pittsburgh-Based Sports Apparel Business for Supplying PPE, Safety from the Sidelines
November 13, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin highlighted the efforts of Little Earth Productions—a family-owned, Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of licensed fashion accessories and apparel for professional and college sports teams—for its pivot to begin supplying disposable masks, KN95 masks, and medical gowns in response to the state’s critical need […]
Wolf Administration: United Kingdom’s Largest Kitchen Retailer Chooses Pennsylvania for North American Headquarters and First Manufacturing Facility
October 26, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Wren Manufacturing, Inc., a manufacturer of custom kitchen cabinets, will establish its North American headquarters and a manufacturing center in the Hanover Industrial Estates in Hanover Township and Sugar Notch Borough, creating a combined 360 new jobs at both locations in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. “Wren Manufacturing’s […]
Wolf Administration: Montgomery County Business Pivots to Supply Businesses, Individuals with Critical PPE
October 23, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin highlighted the efforts of BTC Envelopes & Printing, LLC, a minority-owned print and promotional products distributor of over 25 years specializing in business solutions, for its pivot in production to make reusable masks, KN95 face masks, face shields, and other protective […]
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Awards Funding to Support Business Expansion, Job Creation in Lebanon and Snyder Counties
October 7, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced two new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will assist in the construction of a produce growing, processing, and warehouse facility in Snyder County and the demolition, renovation, and construction of an existing manufacturing property in Lebanon County that could create a […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Manufacturing Day at Virtual Manufacturing Innovation Expo
October 2, 2020
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver spoke at the second annual Manufacturing PA Innovation Program Expo – Advancing Innovation and Building Tomorrow’s Workforce – to recognize the Manufacturing Fellows for their contributions to Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry. “The Manufacturing PA initiative has always aimed to support […]
Pennsylvania’s Industrial Resource Center (IRC) Network, comprising seven not-for-profit organizations across the state, helps small to mid-sized manufacturers grow, thrive, and continue to be a vital part of Pennsylvania’s economy. The IRCs will expand their outreach to small and medium-sized businesses and continue to provide technical, strategic, and market-based assistance to manufacturers under Governor Wolf’s […]
Wolf Administration: Globus Medical Manufacturing Expansion to Bring More Than 200 New Jobs to Montgomery County
September 25, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Globus Medical, a Pennsylvania-based medical device company focused on the design, development and commercialization of musculoskeletal implants, will expand its manufacturing operations to Montgomery County, creating 243 new jobs and retaining more than 1,000 Pennsylvania jobs statewide. “Globus Medical has an established presence in our state […]
Wolf Administration Applauds Warren County Business for PPE Development, Commitment to Ensuring Consumer Safety
September 11, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin highlighted the efforts of Whirley-DrinkWorks!, a second-generation, family-owned business specializing in design and manufacturing of plastic products that pivoted its production to make face masks in response to the state’s critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE) through DCED’s Pennsylvania Manufacturing […]
Wolf Administration Applauds Philadelphia Business for PPE Development, Focus on Protecting Marginalized Communities
September 4, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin highlighted the efforts of Grant BLVD, a Black-owned, woman-owned sustainable and ethical apparel brand, that pivoted its production to make face masks in response to the state’s critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE) through DCED’s Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action […]
Wolf Administration: Ball Corporation Selects Luzerne County for New Manufacturing Plant That Will Create Approximately 230 New Jobs
September 2, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Ball Corporation will create approximately 230 new, good paying full-time jobs at its new aluminum beverage packaging plant in Pittston, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Ball has pledged to invest approximately $360 million into the project over multiple years. “Ball Corporation has a longstanding presence in the […]
Wolf Administration Applauds York County Spirits Company for Response to Manufacturing Call to Action
August 14, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin highlighted the efforts of Holla Spirits, a millennial-owned York County spirits company that pivoted its production to make hand sanitizer in response to the state’s critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE) through DCED’s Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal (MCAP), […]
Wolf Administration Applauds Pennsylvania Business that Responded to Manufacturing Call to Action
August 7, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin highlighted the efforts of Actuated Medical, a manufacturer in Centre County that developed face shields in response to the state’s critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE) through DCED’s Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal (MCAP), which mobilized manufacturers producing COVID-19-related […]
Governor Wolf: Manufacturer to Move Headquarters From New Jersey to Lehigh Valley, Creating 105 New Jobs
July 30, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that A.P. Deauville LLC, a manufacturer of health and beauty products, will relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operations in New Jersey to Forks Township, Northampton County, investing $16.7 million and creating 105 new jobs in the Lehigh Valley region. “The Lehigh Valley is a region historically known […]
Wolf Administration: National Company Nestlé Purina PetCare Expands Operations in Mechanicsburg, Adding 94 Jobs
July 28, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that national company Nestlé Purina PetCare will expand its operations in Cumberland County, hiring 94 employees and adding new processing and packaging lines to its Hampden Township location. “Purina has had a significant presence in Pennsylvania for more than 20 years, making pet food known worldwide, creating […]
Wolf Administration: Poland-Based Manufacturer to Establish New Manufacturing Facility and North American Center of Excellence in Lackawanna County, Create Over 400 Jobs
July 15, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the CANPACK Group will redevelop a former brownfield site in Lackawanna County, establishing an aluminum can manufacturing facility and North American Center of Excellence. An international manufacturer of aluminum and steel cans and glass bottles for the food and beverage sector and a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based […]
Wolf Administration: Life Science Company Expansion to Bring New Jobs to Chester County
July 2, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc., a manufacturer of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) in Chester County, will expand its operations in southeastern Pennsylvania, creating 41 new jobs and retaining more than 348. “Fujirebio Diagnostics is a longstanding Chester County company that has been a part of the community for […]
Gov. Wolf: Four Universities Receive Funding for COVID-19 Response Through Manufacturing Innovation Challenge
June 17, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the seven project awardees of $174,603 in new funding through the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program COVID-19 Challenge to address the commonwealth’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are fortunate to have some of the brightest minds in our higher education system, and they rose to the challenge […]
Wolf Administration Congratulates Winners of Statewide “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Student Video Contest Awards
June 10, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, on behalf of Governor Tom Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin, Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak, and Department of Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera congratulated the winners of the statewide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ (WSCM) Student Video Contest Awards hosted by […]
Harrisburg, PA – As Pennsylvania continues to take measured steps to reopen, Governor Tom Wolf today praised Pennsylvania businesses that have pivoted to produce critical products during the COVID-19 public health crisis, which undoubtedly contributed to the commonwealth’s efforts to protect public health and safety. As the governor and Department of Health took critical, life-saving […]
Wolf Administration: New Robotics, Automated Technology Training Opportunities in Montgomery County
May 26, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $200,000 in new funding for the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology’s (ECAT) Robotics and Automated Technology program to expand their Advanced Manufacturing offerings. The funding will build on the governor’s commitment to expanding job training opportunities in Pennsylvania. “As the manufacturing industry in […]
Wolf Administration Announces Business-to-Business Directory for COVID-19-Related Supplies
April 18, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the creation of the Business-to-Business Interchange Directory to connect organizations and businesses directly to manufacturers producing COVID-19-related products and supplies. “Over the past month, the Wolf Administration has been working directly with businesses across the commonwealth to identify their capabilities […]
Governor Wolf Urges Manufacturing Sector to Report Critical COVID-19-Related Supply Capabilities, Needs
April 6, 2020
Harrisburg, PA — Governor Tom Wolf today urged Pennsylvania manufacturers that currently are producing or can pivot to producing COVID-19-related supplies to submit their information to the newly developed Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal. “We’re asking everyone to do their part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including ensuring that our health care system […]
Wolf Administration Announces New Resource for Manufacturers to Produce COVID-19-Related Supplies
April 4, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the creation of the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal, which will mobilize manufacturers that are producing COVID-19-related products and supplies or can pivot to producing COVID-19-related supplies. “As we work to protect public health and safety and create a […]
Wolf Administration: “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” is Inspiring the Future Generation of Workers
March 4, 2020
Reading, PA – Tonight, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin recognized the students, teachers, and manufacturers that participated in this year’s What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? (WSCM) video contest in Berks and Schuylkill counties. The WSCM contest for those counties is produced by the Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) in Allentown. “As […]
Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Boating Parts Manufacturer, Creation of 97 New Jobs in Berks County
February 28, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Seakeeper, a manufacturer of gyroscopes for boats, is expanding its existing Berks County manufacturing operation and moving its Maryland headquarters to Pennsylvania. The project will create nearly 100 family-sustaining jobs in the region. “Just as boats need gyroscopes, businesses need guidance to stabilize and optimize their […]
There may be some misconceptions about the manufacturing industry – and Northampton Community College (NCC) is doing something about it. For many people, and for a variety of reasons, traditional higher education just isn’t in their plans—whether it’s a matter of cost or being eager to jump right into the workforce. Regardless, most people seek […]
Wolf Administration: Northampton Community College Training Program Supports Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Industry
February 18, 2020
Bethlehem, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin toured Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Micro-credentials in Manufacturing training lab with NCC President Mark Erickson, NCC Vice President Dave Ruth, partner representatives from Reeb Millwork, school officials, and met with students currently in training. “We are fortunate to see firsthand the impressive […]
Governor Wolf Announces Multi-Generational Manufacturing Apprenticeship Opportunities in Susquehanna County
February 14, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $147,616 in new funding for Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center’s (SCCTC) Welding Manufacturing Workforce Training program. The funding will build on the governor’s commitment to expanding job training opportunities in Pennsylvania. “This funding will ensure that there are opportunities for both younger students […]
Pennsylvania Offers New Funding to Help Philadelphia Students Discover Opportunities in Manufacturing
January 15, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) was approved for $110,000 in Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career funding to nearly double the number of teams in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties participating in the educational competition, ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ (WSCM). “More and more students have a […]
Wolf Administration Announces New Funding for Student Workforce Training in Western Pennsylvania
December 18, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Holy Family Institute (HFI) Nazareth Prep High School in Allegheny County was approved for $200,000 in funding through Pennsylvania’s Training-to-Career program, a program that helps companies identify and train a skilled workforce through targeted programs and services. “HFI Nazareth Prep already offers an impressive curriculum introducing […]
Wolf Administration Announces $5 Million to Grow Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Industry
December 12, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for Pennsylvania’s Industrial Resource Centers (IRC) to provide technical assistance to manufacturers to keep them up to speed with changing markets, new technologies, and competitiveness within the industry. “Since taking office, the Wolf Administration has invested […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Opening of Tyber Medical’s Newly Expanded Manufacturing Facility
December 9, 2019
Bethlehem, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin attended a ribbon cutting celebration for the official opening of Tyber Medical’s 35,000 square foot expansion facility, which will bring 44 new, full-time positions to Lehigh County. Secretary Davin was joined by Tyber employees, Tyber CEO and President Jeff Tyber, and […]
Wolf Administration Assists Confectionery Manufacturer Expansion to Lehigh Valley, Supporting 134 New Jobs
November 12, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Stuffed Puffs, a food processer, will grow its manufacturing operations with its expansion to a 150,000-square-foot building in Hanover Township, Northampton County. The project will support the creation of 134 new, full-time jobs in the commonwealth. “Food processing is one of Pennsylvania’s most robust and vibrant […]
Governor Wolf: Forms + Surfaces Expands in Allegheny County, Creating Jobs and Growing Global Footprint
November 8, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Forms + Surfaces, Inc., a manufacturer of architectural products, will expand its operations in Allegheny County, supporting the combined creation and retention of 346 full-time jobs. The company has pledged to invest $15.65 million into the project, and has committed to create at least 115 new, […]