Northhampton News

Manufacturing is a main part of the Pennsylvania economy, and to honor businesses in the industry, all 67 counties have been featured in a social media campaign called #MadeinPAMondays.

The social media campaign was created in May 2021 and features makers and manufacturers each Monday, a recent news release from state Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s office said. Those featured are in industries such as agriculture, chemical, machinery and electronics.

“Manufacturing is the driving force behind Pennsylvania’s economy, employing millions of hardworking Pennsylvanians and generating billions of dollars for our economy,” Garrity said in the release. “The time I spent in the private sector showed me firsthand the difference a business can make in its community. That’s why I make it a priority to visit manufacturers and makers from all corners of our state and highlight the incredible work they do through this social media campaign.”

One business featured is Dynamic Manufacturing, which for 30 years has worked with electronics contracts in industries such as aerospace and transportation. The company was acquired by Matric Group in 2005.

“As a Pennsylvania manufacturer dealing with the current decline in the workforce, we must invest more in our youth, so they want to stay and work in the area,” Brad Turner, Matric Group vice president of Business Development and Marketing, said in the release. “Matric and Dynamic Manufacturing continue collaborating with the region’s education system to promote electronic manufacturing job opportunities to high school juniors and seniors. Through co-ops, internships, and apprenticeship programs, students learn about what we do and the jobs we offer. When they graduate and join our team full-time, they can take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program. Electronics manufacturing is an exciting industry, and we invite you to join us!”

Ebtech Industrial is a worldwide manufacturer of modular building solutions as well as a top defense contractor for shelters.

“When we bought Ebtech Industrial Building Solutions 15 years ago, we had worked with five states to discuss the relocation of this business from Missouri,” Donald Travis, a managing partner at Ebtech Industrial, said in the release. “The state of Pennsylvania stepped up and provided us with a package that incentivized us to move here.”

Travis noted that Ebtech Industrial has grown into a GSA-listed defense contractor and global supplier of modular buildings. It is the largest manufacturer and provider of some of those specific types of structures in the country.

Another featured business is Logyard Brewing, which is described as a “hyper-local brewery” that has a designated PA Preferred status from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

“Manufacturing upholds the quality of life in communities across the commonwealth,” David N. Taylor, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association, said in the release. “Our sector adds the most value, generates the most jobs in related industries, and provides the best wages and benefits in the marketplace. Manufacturers are also significant local taxpayers, sustaining important public services including schools, first responders, and public infrastructure. We are grateful to Treasurer Garrity for showcasing our amazing Pennsylvania manufacturers and the way they innovate, invest, and make the goods that sustain our American civilization.”