By Sarah Taylor
The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC) is dedicated to advancing the manufacturing community. The organization helps manufacturers with technological investments, people investments and any other needs that will help them to improve their operations.
“We work only with manufacturers to help them improve productivity, efficiency and quality.”
“We work only with manufacturers to help them improve productivity, efficiency and quality,” IMC President Dennis Gilbert explained in a previous interview for HappyValley Industry.
A manufacturing site. | Image Credits: Hans M. via Flickr
Who are the IMC’s primary clientele?
The IMC primarily focuses on the area’s entrepreneurs, regardless of their size. It has worked with small businesses and larger entities within the manufacturing community to help them navigate productivity investments.
“I think a lot of times we would think of entrepreneurs as more of a solo-preneur, someone who is a singular person or maybe a couple partners or something like that,” Gilbert explained. “A lot of our work, of course, is with manufacturing companies and so we would often work with the executive level in those companies.”
At what stage in the business process should entrepreneurs connect?
Entrepreneurs should reach out to the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center at any stage of their business journey. Whether they are launching a startup, seeking to scale operations or needing to adapt to changing market conditions, the IMC can assist.
The organization often works with businesses that are experiencing significant growth or requiring major capital equipment investments. Conversely, they also support companies facing challenges, such as downsizing or diversifying their operations.
IMC can be a valuable business partner. | Image Credits: Flazingo Photos via Flickr
What can entrepreneurs expect to gain from partnering with the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center?
“Growth,” Gilbert emphasized. “How can we make this more profitable? How can we make more? How can we produce more efficiently?”
“Growth. How can we make this more profitable? How can we make more? How can we produce more efficiently?”
With the IMC, entrepreneurs can expect to achieve enhanced profitability and operational efficiency. Whether they are looking to produce more effectively, invest in technology or adapt to market demands, the IMC’s services are designed to help them succeed and thrive in the competitive manufacturing landscape.
“The IMC is here to empower manufacturers at every stage of their journey. By focusing on tailored solutions for productivity and efficiency, we aim to elevate the manufacturing community as a whole. Whether you’re starting out or seeking to innovate, we’re ready to partner with you for growth,” said Gilbert.
Learn more about how the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center is providing innovative solutions for clients in Happy Valley.
Sarah Taylor is a communications professional studying telecommunications at Penn State University. She can be reached at sarah.st.taylor@gmail.com.
