The North Central Pennsylvania Pressed Materials Consortium
Advancing the Future of American Manufacturing from the Heart of Pennsylvania
The North Central Pennsylvania Pressed Materials Consortium, comprised of industry leaders, education, and economic development partners in Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, Potter, and McKean counties has created a strategic roadmap to position the region as a global leader in the production of pressed materials and machined parts.
With over 64 companies specializing in powdered metallurgy and emerging manufacturing processes, representing approximately 40% of all such companies in the United States, North Central Pennsylvania is uniquely positioned to be a global leader in pressed materials application and technology. These businesses are pivotal to our regional economy and expanding advanced manufacturing in the US.
This project is led by North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission in partnership with industry, academic, economic development, workforce, and technology partners.
Our Strategic Action Plan
This Strategic Action Plan advances a forward-looking vision of the pressed materials industry. It is the result of extensive research, data analysis, and ongoing engagement with industry experts, educators and regional leaders. Through collaborative thinking, the
action plan offers realistic yet aspirational solutions. It outlines two overarching strategies, each supported by catalytic projects, to be implemented in the short and long term to drive success.
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The consortium is supported by Fourth Economy Consulting and a team of advisors. This project is driven by funding from the US Economic Development Administration through the Tech Hubs program.
The Tech Hubs program is a nationwide initiative by the U.S. Economic Development Administration that represents a forward-looking commitment to supercharging innovation across the nation, spurring cutting-edge technological investments, and creating 21st-century job opportunities.
The program aims to invest in high-potential regions across the United States, empowering them with tools and resources to drive economic growth and transform them into innovation centers.