The Stories Behind Regional Economic Growth
The manufacturing industry is a constantly changing mosaic. There are many pieces to the picture. And, there are many strategies in play to achieve the vision of an innovative and competitive industry that contributes to our region’s vitality and quality of life.
The following and coming stories tell how manufacturing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington are contributing to a robust industry and a healthy economy. We also will tell how a network of non-profits, such as workforce agencies and higher education, play a significant role in the Manufacturing 21 Coalition strategy to advance the industry.
Success Stories
Helping Northwest companies leverage defense contracts
Industry : Defense | April 2010
During the past four years the Manufacturing 21 Coalition (MFG 21) successfully has worked in a partnership to help Northwest companies supply or develop products to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).
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Industry : Defense | April 2010
During the past four years the Manufacturing 21 Coalition (MFG 21) successfully has worked in a partnership to help Northwest companies supply or develop products to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).
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Glad for a Gleeble: PSU adds key materials testing machine
May 2008
The Gleeble 3500, capable of testing the thermal and physical properties of alloys and other materials, arrived at Portland State University last month in 30 boxes. Oregon InC. helped purchase the machine for the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at PSU, which contracts with many regional companies to conduct testing of materials they use in manufacturing.
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May 2008
The Gleeble 3500, capable of testing the thermal and physical properties of alloys and other materials, arrived at Portland State University last month in 30 boxes. Oregon InC. helped purchase the machine for the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at PSU, which contracts with many regional companies to conduct testing of materials they use in manufacturing.
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Unusual grant helps Coalition fund workforce priorities
January 2008
January, 2008 - Fueled by a $1.8 million grant from WorkSystems, Inc. (WSI), the Manufacturing 21 Coalition has been invited to design a workforce-training program focused on meeting the needs of the region’s manufacturing industry.
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January 2008
January, 2008 - Fueled by a $1.8 million grant from WorkSystems, Inc. (WSI), the Manufacturing 21 Coalition has been invited to design a workforce-training program focused on meeting the needs of the region’s manufacturing industry.
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PSU Materials Progress Key Ingredient for Industry Success
October 2007
Ask someone in global manufacturing what the Pacific Northwest is known for and the answer might include aerospace, semiconductors and renewable energy.
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October 2007
Ask someone in global manufacturing what the Pacific Northwest is known for and the answer might include aerospace, semiconductors and renewable energy.
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