Explore the Floor™: Harmony Castings

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.

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. Harmony Castings 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: Harmony Castings

Founded in 1979, Harmony Castings is an aluminum foundry specializing in precision V-Process castings for customers across a wide range of industries, including medical, defense, robotics, and marine applications. Based in Harmony, we combine advanced manufacturing technology with decades of foundry expertise to produce complex aluminum castings with exceptional quality, consistency, and surface finish.

The V-Process casting method allows zero draft capabilities, tighter tolerances, faster speed-to-market, and lower tooling costs compared to traditional molding methods. Harmony Castings continues to invest in automation, process improvement, and workforce development to support both prototype and production casting needs while delivering responsive customer service and reliable lead times.

Harmony Castings was American Foundry Society’s 2025 Metalcaster of the Year. Metalcaster of the Year is an award that recognizes facilities that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and operational leadership in our industry.

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.

Rules:

• Closed-toe shoes are required. No sandals, heels, or open-toed footwear.
• Long pants are required. Please avoid loose-fitting clothing that could create a safety hazard.
• Photography and video recording are not permitted unless specifically authorized by the host facility.
• Please follow all safety instructions provided by facility personnel and your tour guide.
• Required personal protective equipment (PPE), if applicable, will be provided and must be worn as directed.
• Remain with the tour group at all times and stay within designated visitor areas.
• Additional facility-specific requirements may be communicated prior to or during the event.
• Facility tours may involve extended walking and standing and may not be fully accessible to individuals with mobility limitations. If you have questions about accessibility or would like to discuss accommodations, please contact us prior to the event.

Location: Harmony Castings | 215 Perry Hwy, Harmony, PA, 16037

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: $40.00

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

Sponsored by:

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.