Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) offers strategy and proven methodologies to explore new markets, attract new customers, and grow your business. For companies without the time or resources to work on growing the company, a good starting point is a…
Recent published findings from the 2018 PA Manufacturing Scorecard prove that Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry’s economy is strong and growing, performing better in some areas than national trends. Moreover, these findings also underscore the work of Pennsylvania’s Industrial Resource Centers (IRCs),…
Susan Hileman, NWIRC Strategic Business Advisor, was recently named Chair of the Western PA Chapter of Women in Manufacturing (WiM). WiM is dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who are pursuing or have chosen a career in the manufacturing…
A group of manufacturing leaders from across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently met with the General Assembly of the Manufacturing Caucus to participate in a roundtable discussion. The purpose of the session was for attendees to share their stories of…
Ashleigh Walters, President of Onex, Inc. in Erie, PA, was recently named Chair of the Board of Directors at the Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC). Over the last 16 years, Walters’ has advanced through various positions at Onex’s facilities in…
What does it mean to leave your business successfully? It means the company is well positioned for continued stability or growth, and the outgoing owners have enough to financially exit and live the life they desire. It also means the…
NWIRC continues a focus on technology education for manufacturers with upcoming programs in collaboration with NEFF and other partners in the region.
Cookies and Cobots is scheduled for May 15th from 11:30am-3:00pm at the Conewango Club in Warren, PA. This…
Last month, the most recent group of companies graduated from NWIRC’s Lean Together™ 1.0 (working group for operational excellence). This cohort started last August with the group meeting monthly for classroom sessions, facility tours, and discussions focused on principles from…
