VISIT A LOCAL MANUFACTURER

Do your students know where the boxes of their favorite cereal are made? Have they seen what it takes to get milk from the farm to their kitchen table?

Well, these are some of the questions that can get answered by joining us for a tour during MFG Month! This New York State-recognized celebration gives employers the opportunity to open their doors and showcase the amazing technology and exciting hands-on careers that are available within the manufacturing industry. Tours, open to students and educators through the month of October, feature companies across Central New York. We hope you and your students will join us to experience how manufacturing shapes our everyday lives and the many opportunities in the industry!

Thursday, October 3

  • Byrne Dairy (East Syracuse, NY)
  • Worthington Steel (Rome, NY)

Friday, October 4

  • Anheuser-Busch (Baldwinsville, NY)
  • Morse Manufacturing (Syracuse, NY)

Thursday, October 10

  • Anoplate (Syracuse, NY)
  • OCWA –  Lake Ontario Water Treatment Plant (Oswego, NY)

Thursday, October 17

  • Bartell Machinery (Rome, NY)
  • Golden Artist Colors (New Berlin, NY)
  • Indium Corporation (Utica, NY)

Friday, October 18

  • Cayuga Community College Advanced Manufacturing Institute (Fulton, NY)
  • Waygate Technologies (Skaneateles, NY)

Thursday, October 24

  • Bluefors (Syracuse, NY)
  • Byrne Dairy (Cortlandville, NY)
  • OCWA (Syracuse, NY)
  • United Radio (East Syracuse, NY)

The deadline to register is Wednesday, September 25!

Educators will be notified of which company they can tour within three business days via phone.

Getting Started

    • Complete the registration form with your preferred date(s) and companies.
    • A short phone call with a MACNY team member to discuss logistics and answer questions.
    • Prepare your students and families with what to expect during the site visit.

    • Access to our team for support and guidance throughout the planning process and the day of student tours.
    • Regular communication as the intermediary between you and the company.
    • A tool kit to help you easily prepare for the tour and share information with families.
    • An employer fact sheet to share with students and families.

What will the tour involve?
The event flow of each site will vary. However, we will share a general agenda with educators prior to the tour. Each company will provide a short overview of the company and a walk-through of their facility. We have encouraged host companies to also do a hands-on activity to further engage students.

Why does each employer offer different date(s) and times?
National Manufacturing Day is typically held the first Friday of each October. Due to school calendars and employer availability, we are offering multiple dates. Employers signed up based on their operations and staffing.

Which grades can attend?
Some employers have outlined preferred grades for tours. The reasons for this may vary based on desired outreach or company policies.

What are the safety requirements?
Each employer has safety protocols. All students should wear closed-toe shoes. If safety glasses or ear plugs are required, the employer or MACNY will provide the equipment on site. Please refer to the Best Practices and Safety Guidelines document under “Educator Resources” for additional information.

Participating Companies

Anheuser-Busch always dreams big. It’s our culture and our heritage. But more than that, it’s our future. A future where we always serve up new ways to meet life’s moments and the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today – and all the moments in between. A future with more cheers. We embody the time-honored traditions of brewing great beer while constantly innovating to drive the industry forward. We strive for excellence in everything we do. We are home to iconic, beloved brands. And we are leading the industry into the future by growing beyond beer to offer new beverages for every person, for every occasion.

Tour details:

  • Friday, 10/4 – 11:00am-12:15pm (Capacity 75)

 

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 10/10 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 15)
  • Thursday, 10/10 – 11:00am-12:15pm (Capacity 15)

Learn more about Anoplate at https://www.anoplate.com/.

Bartell Machinery Systems, L.L.C is a globally recognized leader in the manufacture of highly specialized machinery systems with over 8,500 units in operation worldwide since the company’s founding in 1940. Our products and services are utilized by hundreds of companies in diverse industries including oil and gas production, tire manufacturing, wire and cable, telecommunications, electric utilities, medical/dental, aerospace, automotive, and shop floor automation. Bartell Machinery employs over 120 professionals with resources in the USA, UK, Canada, India, and China allowing us to better serve local markets across the globe.

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 10/17 - 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 25)

Learn more about Bartell Machinery Systems at https://bartellmachinery.com/.

 

Bluefors and Cryomech have recently joined innovative forces to become a world leader in cryogenic technology and manufacturing. Now, as the new Bluefors, a company of 600 professionals from 50+ different nationalities and growing, we are proud to continue serving quantum technology, scientific and other select industries throughout the world. Bluefors is a Finnish-based company formed in 2008 and quickly became a market-leader in ultra-low temperature systems. We design, customize and manufacture measurement systems that can provide a clean and quiet environment for scientific research. Cryomech, a world leader in cryocoolers and cryogenic systems, has been a Syracuse-based high-tech manufacturer since 1963, and will continue to be the brand of product lines from Syracuse.

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 10/24 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 15)

Learn more about Bluefors at https://bluefors.com/people/bluefors-syracuse/.

Byrne is a fourth-generation, family-owned dairy and beverage processor. In addition to our extensive private label capabilities, we produce our own products under the Byrne Dairy label. Byrne currently has three manufacturing facilities in Central New York, including an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, a manufacturing facility located in Cortlandville and an ice cream center located in Syracuse. Byrne also has warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, and the company’s corporate headquarters are in LaFayette.

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 10/24 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 25)
  • Thursday, 10/24 – 11:00am-12:15pm (Capacity 25)

Learn more about Byrne at https://www.byrnedairy.com/.

Byrne is a fourth-generation, family-owned dairy and beverage processor. In addition to our extensive private label capabilities, we produce our own products under the Byrne Dairy label. Byrne currently has three manufacturing facilities in Central New York, including an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, a manufacturing facility located in Cortlandville and an ice cream center located in Syracuse. Byrne also has warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, and the company’s corporate headquarters are in LaFayette.

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 10/3 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 25)
  • Thursday, 10/3 – 11:00am-12:15pm (Capacity 25)

Learn more about Byrne at https://www.byrnedairy.com/.

Located at the Fulton Campus, Cayuga Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AMI) is a 7,600 square-foot facility focused on training the next generation of industrial maintenance and electrical technicians.  The college offers the span of instruction, from two-year associate degrees to short-term training programs that prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training, and our facility is fully equipped to support training in hydraulics, pneumatics, motor controls and automation.  The Fulton AMI was constructed in close partnership with local manufacturing leaders in our region, who played a key role in equipment selection, facility design and curriculum development.

Tour details:

  • Friday, 10/18 - 11:00-12:15pm (Capacity 25)

Golden Artist Colors is a manufacturer of fine art materials revered across the globe by professional and aspiring artists. Their portfolio has set the standard for professional quality paints since 1980, producing Golden Artist Acrylics, Williamsburg Artist Oils, QoR Artist Watercolors, and PanPastel Artist Pastels. They ship paint to over 60 countries!

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 10/17 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 20)

Learn more about Golden Artist Colors at https://www.goldenpaints.com/.

If you use a smartphone, it likely contains Indium Corporation products! This company is a developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of electronics assembly materials. In addition to consumer electronics like smartphones, TVs, and gaming systems, their products are also used in 5G, automotive, defense, LED, and e-mobility technology. See how Indium Corporation’s products help us function in a high-tech world!

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 10/17 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 50)

Learn more about Indium Corporation at https://www.indium.com/.

Morse Manufacturing is the global leader in the design and manufacturing of material handling solutions for drum handling equipment. We are a family-owned company with 3 generations of management and a 100-year legacy of market leadership. Morse Manufacturing produces thousands of different products, designed to provide solutions to challenges involving lifting, transporting, tilting, and pouring 55-gallon drums. The products are fabricated and assembled here in Syracuse, New York in a new state-of-the-art facility and shipped worldwide. Our products keep factories running and workers safe.

Tour details:

  • Friday, 10/4 - 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 30)
  • Friday, 10/4 – 11:00am-12:15pm (Capacity 30)

Learn more about Morse Manufacturing at https://morsedrum.com/.

OCWA – Central New York’s Water Authority – is composed of a dedicated, professional workforce of more than 175 employees that are committed to providing customers with a safe, reliable, and economical water supply. OCWA provides water to 350,000 customers in its five-county service area through its 2,200+ mile drinking water system. OCWA’s headquarters, at Northern Concourse, is home to the Distribution Maintenance, Water Quality, Engineering, Information Technology, Customer Service, Accounting, and Administration departments.

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 10/24 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 20)
  • Thursday, 10/24 – 11:00am-12:15pm (Capacity 20)

Learn more about OCWA at https://www.ocwa.org/.

The Lake Ontario Water Treatment Plant (LOWTP) is one of two major water treatment facilities operated by OCWA. The plant operates around-the-clock to treat and deliver an average of 18 million gallons of water per day (MGD) to OCWA customers in its five-county service area. Water for the new Micron facility will be supplied by LOWTP.

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 10/10 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 20)
  • Thursday, 10/10 – 11:00am-12:15pm (Capacity 20)

Learn more about OCWA at https://www.ocwa.org/.

TTM Technologies, Inc. creates high-tech products like advanced circuit boards and electronic components in devices such as radars and satellites. Their technology helps defense contractors develop and launch new products more quickly.

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 11/7 - 9:00-10:15am
  • Thursday, 11/7 – 11:00am-12:15pm

Learn more about TTM Technologies at https://www.ttm.com/.

Some people automatically assume United Radio is a radio station, but they are experts in remanufacturing and repair solutions for home, automotive, and two-way radios, like in police cars and other emergency vehicles. And they’ve been doing this for over one hundred years, right here in Syracuse. Check out how United Radio is fixing some of the products you have in your home and vehicles!

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 10/24 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 15)

Learn more about United Radio at https://www.unitedradio.com/.

We offer more premium non-destructive testing solutions than any other NDT brand — from safer X-ray, to advanced digital, to ultra-precise computed tomography, radiographic testing to HD remote visual inspection and ultrasonic portables. Here in Skaneateles, NY we are the single manufacturing home of the Visual products division. These are specialized industrial small-diameter cameras that perform safety critical remote visual inspections on aircraft engines, wind turbines and more. Waygate Technologies is a Baker Hughes business, with more than 30,000 employees worldwide.

Tour details:

  • Friday, 10/18 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 15)

Learn more about Waygate Technologies at https://www.bakerhughes.com/waygate-technologies.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing in 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Here in Rome, we make tight tolerance steel coils which are used primarily in the automotive industry. Following a people-first philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Tour details:

  • Thursday, 10/3 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 30)
  • Thursday, 10/3 – 11:00am-12:15pm (Capacity 30)

Learn more about Worthington Steel at https://www.worthingtonsteel.com/.

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