{"id":141835,"date":"2025-04-21T18:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T22:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141835"},"modified":"2025-04-21T18:16:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T22:16:00","slug":"treasurer-stacy-garrity-features-all-67-counties-again-in-campaign-to-highlight-pennsylvanias-manufacturers-and-makers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141835","title":{"rendered":"Treasurer Stacy Garrity Features all 67 Counties Again in Campaign to Highlight Pennsylvania\u2019s Manufacturers and Makers"},"content":{"rendered":"

#MadeInPAMondays social media campaign highlights impact of Pennsylvania manufacturers<\/em><\/p>\n

Harrisburg, PA\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that manufacturers and makers from all 67 counties across the Commonwealth have been featured at least twice in the #MadeInPAMondays social media campaign since the initiative started in May 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cManufacturing is the driving force of Pennsylvania\u2019s economy, employing millions of dedicated workers and generating billions of dollars in revenue,\u201d said Treasurer Garrity. \u201cMy time in the private sector taught me how significantly a business can impact its community. That\u2019s why I am proud to say I have featured manufacturers and makers from all 67 counties twice through this social media campaign to showcase the incredible work they do.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cManufacturing is the backbone of communities across Pennsylvania, upholding our quality of life and driving our economy forward. Our sector creates the most value, supports the most jobs through supply chains, and offers the best wages and benefits in the marketplace. Manufacturers also serve as vital local taxpayers, funding schools, public safety, and essential infrastructure,\u201d said David N. Taylor, President & CEO, Pennsylvania Manufacturers\u2019 Association. \u201cWe commend Treasurer Garrity for her continued commitment to spotlighting Pennsylvania\u2019s manufacturing sector\u2014now having featured manufacturers in every county not once, but twice. Her recognition of the people who innovate, invest, and produce the goods that sustain American civilization is both timely and deeply appreciated.\u201d<\/p>\n

The #MadeInPAMondays campaign, which can be seen on Instagram (@PATreasury<\/a>), X (@PATreasurer<\/a>), LinkedIn (Pennsylvania Treasury<\/a>), Threads (@patreasury<\/a>), and Facebook (PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Pennsylvania Treasury<\/a>), features a different Pennsylvania manufacturer or maker every Monday.<\/p>\n

More than 190 manufacturers and makers from a range of industries have been highlighted so far, including agriculture, chemical, machinery, and electronics.<\/p>\n

Some of the recent companies featured in #MadeInPAMondays are Zippo Manufacturing in McKean County, i2M in Luzerne County, and Martin\u2019s Potato Rolls in Franklin County.<\/p>\n

Zippo was founded in 1932 by George G. Blaisdell in Bradford, PA. It has manufactured more than 650 million windproof lighters and maintains a diverse product line marketed in over 160 countries worldwide. Zippo has remained family-owned since its founding over 90 years ago.<\/p>\n

The Zippo windproof lighter is ingrained in American culture and is a global icon of durability and reliability.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom its humble beginnings to becoming one of the most recognized brands in the world, Zippo is proof that a single idea can flourish with the right combination of innovation, determination and commitment to quality,\u201d said John Sicher, EVP of marketing and innovation for Zippo Manufacturing Company. \u201cWe\u2019re proud of our past, present and future in Bradford, and thank Treasurer Garrity for taking the time to visit us.\u201d<\/p>\n

i2M is a leading manufacturer, designer, and printer of advanced, flexible plastic films. With decades of experience and a commitment to driving the plastics industry forward, i2M has built a legacy of high-quality, innovative, and sustainable products made proudly in the USA.<\/p>\n

“At i2M, we take pride in being a privately-held company manufacturing high-performance flexible films right here in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania,\u201d said i2M CEO, Alex Grover. \u201cOur products are used across the country in everything from roofing and waterproofing to pool liners and architectural design\u2014but their story starts in PA. This state has always been a powerhouse of American manufacturing, and we\u2019re proud to be part of that legacy. By investing in our people, advancing sustainable innovation, and keeping our operations strong in Pennsylvania, we\u2019re helping drive the future of U.S. manufacturing from the heart of the Commonwealth.”<\/p>\n

Martin\u2019s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. is a family owned and operated consumer goods company headquartered in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. They are a bread and roll manufacturer rigorously dedicated to extraordinary taste, quality, and customer service that proudly represents their legacy of cherished eating experiences.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen my grandparents first started making Martin\u2019s Potato Rolls in their garage back in 1955, I doubt they realized that the company would grow to make the #1 Potato Roll in the United States\u2014and that their rolls would be sold in 57 countries around the world. \u2018We were just trying to feed our family,\u2019 was Grandma\u2019s response when I asked her what their goals were when they started the business. And truly that\u2019s still our goal: to feed families, to create great jobs that help people to provide for their families, and to create a delicious, high-quality product for people to share with their families and loved ones,\u201d said Julie Martin, Martin\u2019s Social Media Manager and Third Generation Martin Family Member. \u201cWe\u2019re honored that so many talented people have come alongside our family to build this company over the years, and we\u2019re excited to continue our growth right here in Pennsylvania (and in our bakery in Georgia as well). Having people in public service, like Treasurer Garrity, visit us to learn how we operate and how governmental issues affect us, our ability to grow, to create new jobs, and to supply our customers, is invaluable. We really appreciate her taking the time to listen and discuss our opportunities and challenges and the overall importance of manufacturing in PA.\u201d<\/p>\n

Every business featured as part of #MadeInPAMondays can be found on\u00a0an interactive map<\/a>\u00a0on Treasury\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

Follow along with the campaign as posts are added to Treasury\u2019s social media channels every Monday.<\/p>\n

To recommend a Pennsylvania-based business to be highlighted on #MadeInPAMondays, email\u00a0PATreasuryNews@patreasury.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nEmily Hildebrand<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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