Explore the Floor™: Eaton

This is open to Tech Council manufacturer members and Catalyst Connection Clients ONLY, if you are a Catalyst Connection Client, please contact Autumn Ashbaugh (aashbaugh@pghtech.org) who will help you get registered. As well, only one person per company may attend.

Due to limited capacity, we ask that you limit your attendance to one person per company. Thank you. 

Eligibility & Rules

Open only to manufacturing companies that are active members of the Pittsburgh Technology Council or clients of Catalyst Connection.
All registrations are subject to review and approval. We reserve the right to cancel registrations that do not meet these criteria. Eaton has the right to refuse competitors.
If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact Monica Takacs. If you are not a manufacturer and would like to attend, please contact Ashley Steckel to discuss sponsorship options.

About Explore the Floor

Explore the Floor is designed to connect and strengthen our region’s manufacturing community. Each program offers an inside look at the operations of leading companies, creating opportunities for benchmarking, learning, and networking. Participants not only gain insights into innovative processes and capabilities but also discover new business development opportunities with fellow member companies.

This series is exclusively open to professionals from manufacturing and robotics companies.

Featured Host: Eaton

The Beaver Plant is a key part of Eaton's Electrical Sector and has a long-standing reputation for manufacturing excellence. The team is committed to delivering innovative power management solutions while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. At this facility, Eaton manufactures molded case circuit breakers and air circuit breakers with interruption ratings ranging from 600 amps to 4,000 amps. These products play a critical role in protecting electrical systems by safely interrupting power during overloads and short circuits, helping to ensure the reliable operation of facilities around the world. The products manufactured here serve a wide range of market segments, including commercial buildings, industrial facilities, educational institutions, data centers, military installations, mining operations, and nuclear facilities. Whether protecting a hospital, supporting a data center, powering a manufacturing plant, or helping maintain critical infrastructure, the products produced at the Beaver Plant help keep people, facilities, and operations safe and running efficiently. Their workforce brings a strong commitment to safety, innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence every day. Their expertise and dedication are the driving force behind the quality and reliability that our customers expect from Eaton.

During the tour, you will see firsthand how raw materials and components are transformed into finished products through advanced manufacturing processes, rigorous quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also see our commitment to safety, which is our number their priority and a core value throughout the plant.

The Beaver Plant is proud to be part of the Greater Pittsburgh and Beaver communities and appreciate the opportunity to showcase the important work that takes place here every day.

Who should attend:

• Manufacturing executives and managers interested in benchmarking best practices.
• Engineers and technical professionals seeking to learn about advanced energy equipment and processes.
• Business development and supply chain leaders exploring opportunities for collaboration.
• Robotics and automation professionals interested in the intersection of manufacturing and energy technologies.

For Manufacturers only. If you are not a manufacturer and would like to attend, we have a limited number of sponsorships available. Please contact Ashley Steckel for details.

Location: Eaton Corporation | 1 Tuscarawas Road, Beaver PA15009

Agenda:

• 8:30 – 9:00 AM: Networking and Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 – 9:30 AM: Welcome, Introductions and Host Presentation
• 9:30 – 9:45 AM: Break
• 9:45 – 10:45 AM: Tour
• 10:45  – 11:00 AM: Additional Networking and Q&A
• 11:00 AM: Event Conclusion

Cost:

PTC Members & Catalyst Connection Clients: $45 (Before October 1^st) | $55 (After October 1^st)

If you are not a member and you are interested in attending this event, please contact Brooke Wozniak, Membership Development Manager, to join.

Registration & Payment Policy:

• Online Registration will close 1 days prior to event.
• Pre-Registration is always requested, when possible, so that we may best plan for your arrival.
• No walk-ins. 
• Refunds requested less than 3 business days prior to the event will not be granted.
• Substitutions from your company are welcome.

Questions

For Content or Programming Questions: Monica Takacs, Senior Director of Industry Networks, mtakacs@pghtech.org
For Registration Questions: Autumn Ashbaugh, Event Assistant, aashbaugh@pghtech.org
For Sponsorship Questions: Ashley Steckel, Vice President of Business Development, asteckel@pghtech.org

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Available Grants

Did you know that eligible manufacturers may qualify for up to $15,000 in reimbursement funding through the ARC ARISE and PA SMART grant programs? These grants can help offset the cost of training, consulting, and technology initiatives that support growth and competitiveness.

To see if your organization qualifies please let Monica Takacs (mtakacs@pghtech.org) so that we may connect you to Catalyst Connection.