Month: September 2020

Catalyst Connection partnered with the Johnstown Area Regional Industries (JARI) and the University of Pittsburgh to provide both physical and virtual support to small entities seeking to commercialize their products. The virtual Maker-to-Manufacturing Commercialization Center (M2M) connected entrepreneurial makers and small businesses to a larger ecosystem of manufacturing. M2M was…

For Immediate Release -- September 24, 2020 Catalyst Connection Receives DOD funding to Strengthen the Defense Supply Chain in southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia Pittsburgh, PA - The U.S. Department of Defense has formally designated a consortium of southwestern Pennsylvania's defense industry members, led by Catalyst Connection, as a…

Operational excellence in manufacturing means adopting best practices, being dedicated to continuous improvement, engaging the process owners and utilizing the latest technology. This mindset in the workplace leads to accelerations in growth, improved productivity, and increased profitability. In order for your organization to start practicing operational excellence, it’s important for…

For Immediate Release -- September 15, 2020 Catalyst Connection receives Richard King Mellon Foundation Grant to Assist Manufacturers Pittsburgh, PA - With recent funding awarded by The Richard King Mellon Foundation, Catalyst Connection is leading a regional economic rebound initiative to address manufacturing business challenges, while also connecting local graduate students with…