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LSI-NY Embraces Automation with Support from Shift Program

“The Shift program workshops provide the groundwork and an introduction of the tools needed to formulate a strategy for implementing technological innovations. Equally important is the networking opportunities by participating in the program.” - Pat-Pierce, LSI-NY ‍

Moving Manufacturing Forward with STI-CO Industries Inc

STI-CO went through the Shift program and identified autonomous solutions to help them show immediate return on investment, require minimal physical space, and further improve job satisfaction for the manufacturing team.

Forbes: Smaller Manufacturers That Need A Helping Hand Add Robotic Arms

Forbes' second article of a three-part series on Buffalo Manufacturing Works and Shift's impact on small- and medium-sized manufacturers and robotics.

Forbes: Small Factories Embrace Automation – Because They Can’t Find Enough People

Forbes interview with Buffalo Manufacturing Works, Astronics, and STI-CO about automation and the workforce

VIDEO: Boosting a Community - Buffalo Manufacturing Works Joins Northland Central

Buffalo Manufacturing Works' opens their doors at Northland Central

NEW EVENT: Bank of America Opportunity Zone and Manufacturing Seminiar

You are invited to join Bank of America for breakfast and a discussion about opportunity zones and manufacturing

New Shift Manufacturers

Introducing the latest additions to the Shift community

Pictures:Shift september happy hour

Pictures from the September Shift Happy Hour at Buffalo Distilling Company

Business FIrst Company Showcase:Shift Program

Click below to Shift program featured on pg. 21 of Buffalo Business First's Showcase publication.

Shift Spotlight: Ttarp Industries

Joe McNamara, the President and Owner of Ttarp Company, purchased the East Side manufacturing company in 2013 and has since increased revenue growth by 250 percent.

Meet the newest members of shift!

Introducing the new Shift manufacturers who recently joined the program in July 2019.

PODCAST: A Manufacturing Campus

Invest Buffalo Niagara talks to Catherine Muth about creating a manufacturing campus and how we can leverage Buffalo's rich history for an even better tomorrow.

The Shift Community: 150 WNY Manufacturers and Growing

With less than two years under our belt, the Shift program has reached 150 small-to-medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across WNY.

Shift Spotlight: Astronics LSI-NY

Astronics LSI-NY, manufacturer of interior and exterior lighting products and components for the aircraft industry share's their Shift experience

WNY Manufacturing in the National Spotlight

An interactive timeline to highlight a few moments when WNY manufacturing commended national attention.

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LSI-NY Embraces Automation with Support from Shift Program

Moving Manufacturing Forward with STI-CO Industries Inc

Forbes: Smaller Manufacturers That Need A Helping Hand Add Robotic Arms

Forbes: Small Factories Embrace Automation – Because They Can’t Find Enough People

VIDEO: Boosting a Community - Buffalo Manufacturing Works Joins Northland Central

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