# The Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center

This MFR.ID profile was supplied, reviewed, and approved by The Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center. Originally approved on 7/28/2026; last updated 7/28/2026. Profile data is organization-approved for public discovery and evaluation use.

## Profile Links

- Canonical profile: https://mfr.io/nepirc
- JSON data: https://mfr.io/nepirc.json

## Company Overview

NEPIRC Inc. is the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center, a not-for-profit manufacturing consultancy serving small and mid-sized industrial companies across an 11-county region of northeastern, northern, and north central Pennsylvania. The organization provides assessment, performance evaluation, training, consultative services, talent development, process improvement, industry certifications, technology acceleration, and environmental health and safety support. NEPIRC works with more than 1,000 firms and 44,000 manufacturing employees, helping clients improve productivity, competitiveness, and growth through technical assistance and workforce development.

## Quick Reference

- Location: Hanover Township, PA 18706
- Employees: 11-50
- Founded: 1988
- Contact: info@nepirc.com - +1 570-819-8966
- Verified: Organization Approved

## Programs & Services

### Networking & Events

NEPIRC's events and training calendar connects manufacturers with leadership development sessions, Lean workshops, Manufacturing Day programming, and other public learning opportunities across northeastern Pennsylvania.

- Primary Category: Events and Networking
- Highlights: Leadership development, supervisory, and workforce-focused events, Lean and process-improvement workshops for manufacturers, Public event calendar with direct registration links, Supports peer learning and regional manufacturing connection

### Talent Development

NEPIRC's Talent Development pillar trains manufacturing leaders and employees at all levels through coaching, leadership development, culture support, and succession planning. The offering is built for industrial teams that need stronger communication, more capable supervisors, and better retention without losing sight of day-to-day manufacturing performance.

- Primary Category: Training and Workforce Development
- Highlights: Leadership development, coaching, and mentoring for manufacturing teams, Change management, culture support, and succession planning, Programs for frontline employees, supervisors, and future leaders, Delivered through customized sessions, public training, and on-site support
- Specifications:
  - Workforce Outcomes: Increased productivity, Improved profitability, Lower turnover rates, Stronger workplace communication, Better role execution - NEPIRC ties talent development to productivity, profitability, lower turnover, communication, and stronger employee performance.
  - Delivery Modes: In-person sessions, Virtual sessions, On-site training at manufacturer facilities, Customized coaching engagements - NEPIRC markets live training, virtual events, on-site training, and coaching sessions for industrial manufacturers.
  - Signature Programs And Access Paths: Leadership Development Essentials, High-Impact Leadership programming, Customized training and coaching sessions, Professional development catalog, Public training and events calendar - NEPIRC routes talent development through recurring leadership programs, custom engagements, the downloadable training catalog, and its public training/events calendar.
  - Primary Audiences: Manufacturing leaders, Supervisors and future leaders, Employees at all levels, Industrial manufacturing teams - The services page positions talent development for manufacturing leaders and employees at all levels, with leadership-development tracks for future leaders.
  - Core Topics: Change Management, Coaching / Mentoring / Assessment, Corporate Culture Services, High Impact Leadership, Leadership Development Essentials, Sexual Harassment / Hostile Work Environment, Talent Succession Planning, Time Management - These are the named topics on NEPIRC's Talent Development services page and brochure.

### Process Improvement

NEPIRC's Process Improvement pillar helps manufacturers improve productivity, quality, and workflow efficiency through Lean, Six Sigma, Kata, and other proven improvement methods. The team combines assessment, training, event facilitation, and implementation support to cut lead times, reduce waste, improve uptime, and lower operating costs.

- Primary Category: Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement
- Highlights: Team-based problem solving, Lean, and Six Sigma support, Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and standard work improvement, Assessments, coaching, and training tied to operating cost reduction, Layout, uptime, and workflow optimization for industrial operations
- Specifications:
  - Service Tracks: Team-Based Problem Solving, LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO Certification - The dedicated Process Improvement page organizes the pillar around these four service tracks.
  - Operational Design Support: Layout and Blueprint-to-Digital Rendering, Plant & Office Layout and Design, Standard Work Instructions, Time and Motion Studies, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) - The process-improvement offering extends beyond classroom Lean concepts into layout, standard work, and operating-system design support.
  - Improvement Objectives: Reduce lead times, Eliminate waste, Improve machine uptime, Increase productivity and quality, Reduce operating costs - NEPIRC frames process improvement around workflow efficiency, productivity, quality, uptime, and operating-cost reduction.
  - Named Methods And Topics: 8D Training, A3 Root Cause Analysis, FMEA Training, Rapid Equipment Changeover (SMED), Toyota Kata Coaching & Implementation, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Workplace Organization 5S, 6S - These are named continuous-improvement methods on NEPIRC's Process Improvement pages and brochure.
  - Engagement Formats: Complimentary Continuous Improvement Assessment, Lean Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Events, Six Sigma training and mentoring, Lean Principles Training, Project Management Certifications - NEPIRC presents the pillar as a mix of assessment, formal training, event facilitation, mentoring, and implementation support.

### Industry Certifications

NEPIRC's Industry Certifications pillar helps manufacturers achieve and maintain the standards customers and regulated markets expect. The offering combines certification consulting, audit preparation, internal-auditor training, and risk-management support around ISO, AS9100, food-safety-related programs, and other industry-specific requirements.

- Primary Category: Quality-Management Certification & Traceability
- Highlights: ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 14001 support, Internal audit, internal auditor training, and overview training, Risk management and supply chain strategy guidance, Positioned to help manufacturers win customers and stay competitive
- Specifications:
  - Certification Support Topics: Internal Audit, Internal Auditor Training, Overview Training, Risk Management / Supply Chain Strategy - NEPIRC pairs certification support with audit-readiness training and related risk-management topics.
  - Documented Sector Coverage: Aerospace, Automotive, Medical device, Food industry, Food Safety and Defense programs including HACCP, PCQI, and SQF - NEPIRC's Process Improvement and Food Safety & Defense pages show that its certification work spans multiple regulated manufacturing sectors.
  - Published Outcome: 100% success rate in client certification achievement - NEPIRC explicitly states a 100% success rate in client certification achievement on the services page.
  - Service Delivery Model: Certification services, Related training programs, Guidance to achieve certifications, Support to maintain certifications - The public services copy positions NEPIRC as both an advisory and training partner for certification achievement and upkeep.
  - Supported Standards: AS9100:2016 Aerospace, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental - These are the named standards on NEPIRC's Industry Certifications services page and brochure.

### Technology Acceleration

NEPIRC's Technology Acceleration pillar helps manufacturers evaluate, select, and integrate advanced manufacturing technologies that improve competitiveness, efficiency, and resilience. The offering spans Industry 4.0 planning, automation and AI assessments, digital design and simulation tools, cybersecurity, and additive-manufacturing exploration through NEPIRC's Innovation Space and 3D Printing Lab.

- Primary Category: Manufacturing Technology Adoption
- Highlights: Advanced manufacturing technology and Industry 4.0 evaluation, Automation, AI, cybersecurity, and software-integration guidance, Process simulation, 3D modeling, and additive manufacturing exploration, Assessment and integration support from quote-to-cash operations
- Specifications:
  - Technology Focus Areas: 3D Printing, Robotics, Software Integration, Data & Analytics, Augmented Reality, Simulation & 3D Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Industrial Internet of Things - The Manufacturing Technology page presents these as NEPIRC's named advanced-manufacturing technology focus areas.
  - Service Tracks: Process, Design, Data, Security - NEPIRC organizes its manufacturing-technology work around process, design, data, and security.
  - Named Support Activities: Automation Assessments, Creating Strategic Frameworks for AI Implementation, Cybersecurity Assessments, Cybersecurity Implementation, Process Simulation & Design, SolidWorks 2D Conversion to 3D Model, SolidWorks Basics, Essentials, Advanced - These are the named technology-acceleration services on NEPIRC's services page and brochure.
  - Integration Objectives: Identify where technology can benefit the organization, Determine what technology is needed, Integrate and connect technology to gain efficiencies, Support growth and competition in a global marketplace - The Manufacturing Technology page explains that NEPIRC helps manufacturers identify need, select technology, and integrate it from quote to cash.
  - Resources And Access Points: Innovation Space and 3D Printing Lab, Free Manufacturing Technology Assessment Survey, Specialty-advisor consultation, ERP and information/process-management support, TriMech partner training for CAD, simulation, PLM, and additive tools - NEPIRC provides multiple on-ramps into the technology pillar, including its lab, assessment survey, advisor support, ERP guidance, and specialist training partnerships.

### Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

NEPIRC's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) pillar helps manufacturers manage workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction through training, coaching, walkthroughs, and OSHA-aligned support. The offering covers hazard recognition, compliance requirements, preparedness, and site-specific program design so manufacturers can improve safety culture and protect operations.

- Primary Category: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
- Highlights: OSHA Alliance member with industrial safety training and services, Safety coaching, walkthroughs, inspections, and hazard recognition, OSHA 10/30, LOTO, forklift, fall protection, and Arc Flash training, Customized support for manufacturer-specific safety concerns
- Specifications:
  - Core Safety Topics: Arc Flash / NFPA 70E, Complimentary EHS Gemba Walks, Fall Protection, Forklift Training, Forklift-Train-the-Trainer, Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) Training, Reasonable Suspicion, OSHA 10 & 30 Training, Safety Hazard Recognition & Gemba Training - These are the named Environmental Health & Safety topics on NEPIRC's services page.
  - Extended EHS Courses: HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher Training, HAZWOPER 24-Hour Training, Medical Marijuana at Work, SafeLandUSA Training - NEPIRC's brochure and safety news coverage show additional EHS training beyond the core services-page list.
  - Service Components: Safety coaching and training, EHS Gemba walks and safety walk-throughs, Simulated OSHA audits, Customized coaching and training approaches, On-site delivery at client facilities - NEPIRC describes EHS as a mix of training, coaching, walk-throughs, and audit-style support delivered both regionally and on site.
  - Compliance And Partnership Context: OSHA Alliance affiliate, Access to OSHA-approved training materials, Collaborative development of new educational and service programs, Support for manufacturer-specific safety concerns - NEPIRC's OSHA Alliance announcement explains how the partnership expands its industrial safety training and service capability.
  - Regional Delivery Footprint: Hanover Township main office, Hazleton CAN BE Innovation Center, Towanda training center, Effort training center, On-site client training - NEPIRC states that safety training is available at its main office, satellite centers, and client facilities.

## Industries Served

- General Manufacturing: NEPIRC provides consultative services, training, process improvement, and technology support to small and mid-sized manufacturers across its region, which aligns directly with general manufacturing operations rather than a single end market.

## Facilities

### NEPIRC

Small nonprofit headquarters in Hanover Industrial Estates, this office anchors NEPIRC’s 11-county manufacturing support network, delivering consulting, training, quality, lean, and supply-chain services to small and mid-sized manufacturers. Its industrial-park setting in Hanover Township provides a practical base for regional client outreach and site visits.

- Type: regional_office
- Headquarters: Yes
- Website: https://nepirc.com/
- Email: info@nepirc.com
- Phone: +1 570-819-8966
- Address: 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, United States

## Verification Status

- Business Entity: Verified 4/21/2026
- Programs & Services: Verified 7/28/2026
- Locations & Facilities: Verified 4/21/2026
- Reviews & Ratings: Not yet verified
- MFR.ID Created: 4/21/2026
- Last Updated: 7/28/2026