This special category features Associate members who have met detailed performance criteria and have agreed to adhere to specific standards in delivering their products or services to Philadelphia manufacturers.

In other words, we have checked them out! Perhaps just as important is that each of these vendors has a product or service to offer that is specifically tailored to manufacturing. They are familiar with your needs and the unique requirements you have. This can make a world of difference in your getting the performance you deserve out of a vendor, particularly when it comes to service.

For more information on becoming a certified vendor, please contact us.

Apella Group is a cost reduction and spend management company providing our client's with proven strategic sourcing expertise that when applied, will lower the costs associated with the purchase of goods and services. Apella Group recognizes that time constraints play a major role in a company's ability to effectively manage operating costs. We therefore act as drivers and work within your purchasing department to not only identify where the opportunities exist, but to also effectively manage all aspects of the project steps from data collection to new strategy implementation.

Website: www.spg-inc.com

OBERMAYER

Trusted Advisors in Employee Relations & Human Resources Law

Providing Practical Legal Advice and Solutions in a Cost-Effective Manner

Assisting Employers with:

Wage and hour issues: overtime and "exempt" vs. "non-exempt" classification decisions
Defending state and federal employment discrimination litigation
Union elections, unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining, and grievance arbitrations
Preparing employment agreements and non-competitive provisions
Conducting management and employee training (such as harrassment recognition and prevention)
Creating, reviewing, and updating employee handbooks
Everyday human resources and labor relations issues

Contact: Jason Reisman, Esq.
Phone: (215) 665-3251
Email: JR@Obermayer.com
Website: www.obermayer.com

VideoNet, Incorporated, specializes in video production needs for manufacturers.

Their founder, Ron Strobel, is a keen observer and reflective thinker who brings a baked-in realism to the 21st century business world. He has perfected proven formulas for getting the reaction that clients want from their videos to better; train individuals, market products, demonstrate processes or provide virtual tours of manufacturing facilities.

Named one of the TOP 100 Video Producers in America by AV MultiMedia Magazine, they have 16 years of experience with more than 250 clients worldwide. Fast and affordable, they understand the challenges of manufacturing today and how video can supply a true competitive advantage. Want to close more business faster? Give them a call.

Contact: Ron Strobel
Phone: (610) 647-3242
Email: ron@videonetinc.com
Website: www.videonetinc.com
Website Demo: New Demo Reel

Stephano Slack, LLC is a regional CPA firm specializing in middle-market manufacturing and distribution companies. Our clients benefit from a team of professionals, highly experienced in today's complex business environment. This experience allows us to have a unique "inside out" view of your business. At Stephano Slack our commitment is to provide privately owned manufacturers with timely, reliable financial information, as well as creative business and tax advice necessary for manufacturers to achieve their goals.

Contact: Michael Stephano and Blake Chapman
Address: 125 Strafford Ave., Suite 200, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: (610) 687-1600
Fax: (610) 687-0016
Email: mstephano@stephanoslack.com, bchapman@stephanoslack.com
Website: www.stephanoslack.com

H.R. Benjamin, Inc.

Since 1983, H.R. Benjamin, Inc. has been providing electrical construction, motor control and lighting work, renovation, emergency service, to owners and general contractors throughout the Tri-state area.

A fleet of fully stocked trucks (including bucket/auger trucks) and a team of electricians can service your needs, large or small. With over 28 years experience in motor control, power distribution process, controls and design, we can perform turnkey projects with value engineering in mind.

Licensed in PA, NJ and DE

Celebrating our 25th Year!

Address: 3525 Amber Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Phone: (215) 535-5200
Website: www.hrbelec.com

Advent Design

Advent Design designs and builds custom automated equipment; provides contract manufacturing services; and provides engineering and quality management consulting services, such as lean manufacturing and layout development, to reduce manufacturing costs in a variety of industries. Advent Design, through its TESCO brand, supplies a number of products to electric utilities for use with electric meters. These products include test switches, artificial loads, phase angle meters, burden testers, and meter manager software.

Contact: Frank Garcia
Address: 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007
Phone: (215) 785-2338
Email: frank.garcia@adventdesign.com
Website: www.adventdesign.com



Scott & Bilander

Scott & Bilander, LLC - Providing Data Integration and Business Intelligence Solutions with Binocle Platform.

Offering Clients Business Intelligence solutions based on Binocle:
Data integration - connect any data source including spreadsheets - gain trust in your data
Dashboards, scorecards, reports, tables, charts - templates and user created
Analytics - find new sales and cost reduction opportunities in your data
Solutions - Optimize Inventories, Sales Analysis, Decision Support - measure what you expect
Consulting - process improvement, data strategy and implementation, scorecard/metric design

We implement what we recommend - and we take the risk, and show fast returns to your business.

Contact: Bob Scott, President West Chester, PA
Phone: (484) 887-1630
Email: bob.scott@scottbilander.com
Website: www.scottbilander.com

CompuData, Inc.

CompuData provides ERP manufacturing and accounting software, CRM sales and marketing software, HR software, and IT services to Philadelphia area manufacturers.

For 40 years, CompuData has served the hardware, software and consulting technology needs of job shops, make-to-order (MTO), engineer-to-order (ETO), configure-to-order (CTO), mixed-mode and make-to-stock manufacturers. Key ERP software solutions include Epicor, Sage MAS 90/200, MAS 500 and JobOps.

Call CompuData if you need to:
compete better on dimensions such as cost, quality, or response time
blend your business processes with those of your customers, suppliers, other plants, warehouses, and distribution channels
eliminate supply chain inefficiencies
empower users to make valid, informed decisions
plan and manage resources across locations
focus on lean principles

Address: 2701 Commerce Way, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Phone: (800) 223-3282
Email: info@compudata.com
Website: www.compudata.com

Premier Energy Group, LLC

Premier Energy Group, LLC is a leading energy consulting and brokering firm providing professional energy procurement and energy management services to commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in New Jersey, Premier Energy Group, LLC has strong relationships with customers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Benefit from our expertise and resources to handle every stage of your energy procurement process. With the most current information on natural gas and electricity pricing, we can help you identify the energy purchasing opportunities that will bring the greatest benefit to your company.

Contact: Nicholas Brown, CEP
Phone: (609) 241-0125
Email: nbrown@premierenergygroup.com
Website: www.premierenergygroup.com

Philly Marketing Labs

Philly Marketing Labs works with clients in traditional businesses that want to leverage the Web in industries such as manufacturing, construction and consumer goods. Manufacturing businesses are seeking a partner who can marry their insights into their prospects and clients with best practices from Internet and social media marketing. We work side by side with our clients to drive results for their business.

Philly Marketing Labs combines the strategic use of Conversion Optimization, Actionable Analytics and a strong focus on the Human Element. This unique blend allows Philly Marketing Labs to put their clients on the cutting edge of the Internet marketing world. The team members at Philly Marketing Labs are experts in essential digital marketing tactics such as Web site design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO Services), Paid Search (PPC Services) and Social Media Marketing (SMM Services).

Contact: Skip Shuda (CEO)
Bechara Jaoudeh (COO)
Phone: 877-373-2605 x1
Email: skip@PhillyMarketingLabs.com
Website: www.phillymarketinglabs.com

Penn Fishing Tackle Mfg Co
Manufactures fishing reels, rods & downriggers
Everite Machine Products Co
Manufactures machine tools, electrochemical grinders & cutoff machines; control panels & systems
International Chemical Co
Manufactures industrial lubricants, cleaning agents, corrosion inhibitors, metalworking compounds & oils