FOUNDED IN ERIE. COMMITTED TO ERIE.

Eriez designs, manufactures, and markets industrial equipment that separates metal. Our equipment removes dangerous metal contamination from food processing lines, concentrates desirable minerals in mining applications, recovers valuable metals in recycling operations, and much more. We drive revenue for our customers and protect their brand.

NETWORKING AND MORE

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Features

WHAT’S INSIDE | FEATURED STORY

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THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING

Artificial intelligence and technology leading the way in PA and beyond.

COVER STORY | LOCAL PROFILE

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HIGHMARK AND AHN SAINT VINCENT

How these partner organizations are supporting PA business and industry through innovative health solutions.

SPOTLIGHT Q&A | VIEWPOINT

9 Alan Hamilton, vice president of Equipment, Services and Component Engineering for Wabtec, discusses the company’s proud history as a high-tech supplier for the freight and rail industries, and the importance of manufacturing today.

Editorial

LEGAL BRIEF | WORTH NOTING

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Why the war rages on when it comes to Pennsylvania’s Right to Know Law.

William Speros

ON THE HILL | AGENDA

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A closer look at the MBA’s 2023 State Legislative Agenda.

Eileen Anderson

SPECIAL SECTION | SHOWCASE OF MANUFACTURERS

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Chris Peterson 814/833-3200 cpeterson@mbausa.org comes to innovative tools and resources that support business and industry in PA and keeping their team members healthy. For full story, see page 4.

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