Manufacturing Competitiveness

Policy Committee    August 26, 2025

ERIE, Aug. 26 – Keeping Pennsylvania competitive in the manufacturing industry was the focus of a House Majority Policy Committee roundtable discussion and tour Tuesday morning. Members of the committee toured Penn State Behrend in Erie and discussed with university officials how the opportunities available to both students and manufacturers on campus will put Pennsylvania at the forefront of the industry. 

• Host: Rep. Bob Merski, D-Erie
• Testifiers:
  • Amy Bridger- Assistant Dean for Innovation and Corporate Strategy, Penn State Behrend
  • Ralph Ford- Chancellor, Penn State Behrend
  • Matt Erickson- Facilities Manager, McInnes Rolled Rings

Media Release + News Coverage

• Manufacturing competitiveness in Erie helps make Pennsylvania a national industry leader, August 26, 2025
• WJET, PA policy committee visits Penn State Behrend, August 26, 2025

Photos

• Click here to view photos of the roundtable/tour