The North Central Pennsylvania Pressed Materials Consortium
Positioning North Central Pennsylvania as the global leader in Pressed Materials manufacturing and technology.
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.
Consortium Members
Consortium Priorities
Establishing an Industry Roadmap
We're currently working on an EDA Tech Hub-funded effort to create a strategic roadmap positioning North Central Pennsylvania as a leader in the Pressed Materials industry.
Driving Regional Growth
​This strategy will enhance industry leadership, attract investment, and create high-quality jobs, ensuring long-term economic resilience.
Capacity Building
Promote investment, attract business, and ensure global market growth to ensure that North Central PA is the best-in-the-world hub for pressed materials manufacturing
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.