Philly Leader

Manufacturing is a major piece of the economic flow of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for that reason manufacturers and makers representing all 67 counties have been featured in the #MadeinPAMondays social media campaign.

The campaign launched in May 2021 and features a different manufacturer or maker each Monday, a news release from state Treasurer Stacy Garrity said this week. There have been features of makers and manufacturers in a number of industries including agriculture, chemical, machinery and electronics. The campaign can be viewed on Instagram at @PATreasury, Twitter at @PATreasurer and Facebook at PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity. 

“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.”

David N. Taylor, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association, also commended the campaign. 

“Manufacturing upholds the quality of life in communities across the commonwealth,” he 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.”

One company featured was Logyard Brewing, which is described as a “hyper-local brewery” that has a designated PA Preferred status with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

“We chose Kane, Pennsylvania, over Arlington, Virginia, for our home base and production facility for Logyard Brewing because we knew the positive economic impact it could have on our rural communities,” company co-founder Royce Novosel-Johnson said in the release. “We’re very proud of being a PA Preferred brewery, which shows our commitment to Pennsylvania agriculture and farmers. It means a lot to us to be featured and included in #MadeInPAMondays because being made in PA is something we're very proud of.”

Another featured organization was Dynamic Manufacturing, which works with electronics contract services for industries such as aerospace and transportation. It has been in business for more than 30 years and 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, vice president of Business Development and Marketing for Matric Group, 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 was also featured in the campaign. The company, a global manufacturer of modular building solutions and top defense contractor for shelters, was founded in 1995.

“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, said in the release. “The state of Pennsylvania stepped up and provided us with a package that incentivized us to move here. Since that time, Ebtech Industrial has grown to a GSA listed defense contractor and global supplier of modular buildings and is the largest manufacturer and provider of some very specific types of structures in the USA. We are very proud of our people and our company’s growth and the support we have had by being in Pennsylvania.”

The Treasury is looking for recommendations for businesses based in Pennsylvania to be highlighted in the campaign. To make a recommendation, email PATreasuryNews@patreasury.gov.