The 2026 Central Susquehanna What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® contest in Pennsylvania was produced by the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, The Foundation of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, and Advance Central PA. The contest featured teams from Pennsylvania’s Columbia, Huntingdon, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties.
Contest voting has ended.
Best of PA Nominee
Contest Awards
| Outstanding Overall Program | Bloomsburg Area (SEKISUI KYDEX) |
| Viewers Choice | Central Columbia (Kawneer) |
| Outstanding Team Spirit | Lewisburg Area (Thermal Product Solutions) |
| Outstanding Brand Placement | Lewisburg Area (Thermal Product Solutions) |
Contest Videos
Sponsors
The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® contests are supported regionally by their sponsors and partners. Production support is provided for several Pennsylvania contests by eMediaWorks in Center Valley, PA, and additional support in Pennsylvania is provided by Sahl Communications and EmpowerStar Enterprises.
Contest Partners/Sponsors
Featured Manufacturers
Colleen Epler-Ruths
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
570.523.1155, Ext. 2206
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Lauri Moon
Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC)
570.329.3200
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Taryn Crayton
The Foundation of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce
570.784.2522
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Allison Grose
Advance Central PA
570.568.6868
