Advanced and Diversified Manufacturing
A world leader in battery, medical device, and metal manufacturing
Greater Reading is known for its incredible manufacturing history and workforce. Whether it be the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, at one time the largest corporation in the world, or the Berkshire Knitting Mills, the largest textile manufacturing complex in the world in the early 20th century, Greater Reading has a tradition of innovation in manufacturing. 
Today, there are almost 600 manufacturing companies operating in the Greater Reading area. From big-name battery manufacturers like Deka to medical device giants such as Teleflex Medical and Alcon to small machine shops and tooling design makers, Greater Reading has a variety of high tech manufacturers.
Medical Device Innovation
Greater Reading also has the resources available to help your manufacturing company grow and succeed.
Reading Area Community College - Schmidt Training & Technology Center (STTC)
The STTC houses four training labs dedicated to teaching all aspects of manufacturing technology - basic electricity, electronic controls, mechanical systems and computer-integrated manufacturing - via an instructional strategy that blends interactive computer instruction with hands-on troubleshooting on equipment used in manufacturing today.
Manufacturers Resource Center is a great community resource and provides consulting strategies and resources to local manufacturers to help them grow and pursue innovative solutions to their particular needs.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners links early-stage technology firms and established manufacturers with funding, people, technology, universities, and other resources to help them prosper.
If you're looking for assemblers, machinists, inspectors, welders and cutters, metal fabricators and fitters, Greater Reading has a workforce ready to meet your manufacturing needs.
Why Greater Reading?
“We chose Greater Reading because of the great workforce, world class facilities and economic incentives available to us in Berks County. Berks Economic Partnership helped us find a facility and navigate the numerous inventive programs in the beginning, and the team continues to help us today in relocating our employees who want to take advantage of the excellent quality-of life this area offers.
--Jon Goodspeed, CFO,
MinusNine Technologies