Tour details:

• Thursday, 10/2 – 9:00-10:15am (capacity 20)

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

Byrne is a fourth-generation, family-owned dairy and beverage processor. In addition to their extensive private label capabilities, they produce their 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, 10/2 – 9:00-10:15am (capacity 25)
• Thursday, 10/2 – 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 the 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 the region, who played a key role in equipment selection, facility design, and curriculum development.

Tour details:

• Friday, 10/3 - 9:00-10:15am (capacity 25)

Eaton is a global power management company dedicated to improving quality of life and protecting the environment through the use of sustainable technologies. The Syracuse-based Crouse-Hinds division specializes in manufacturing electrical products that provide safe, reliable power solutions across industrial, commercial, and infrastructure markets. Our team designs and produces equipment that protects people, assets, and operations in demanding environments—from explosion-proof lighting and enclosures to advanced electrical distribution systems.

Tour details:

• Thursday, 10/2 – 9:00 – 10:15am (capacity 20)

Learn more about Eaton at https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us.html.

Located in East Syracuse, Gardall Safe Corporation has been manufacturing premium quality safes for residential, business, and commercial applications for over 75 years. Their expert craftspeople excel in metal forming, bending, welding, painting, and assembly before shipping products throughout the U.S. Gardall is proud of their history and committed to providing the best security products in the industry.

Tour details:

• Wednesday, 10/1 – 9:00am-10:15am (Capacity 20)

Learn more about Gardall Safe Corporation at https://gardall.com/.

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:

• Wednesday, 10/1 – 9:00-10:15am (Capacity 24)

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

Haun Welding Supply is a fourth-generation, family-owned business providing industrial, medical, and specialty gases, along with welding equipment and supplies. They serve a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and food & beverage. With over 327 employees, Haun is committed to delivering reliable products, technical expertise, and customer-focused solutions. Guided by their values of being humble, honest, heart-driven, and helpful, Haun Welding strives to build lasting relationships and support the success of their customers and communities.

Tour details:

• Friday, 10/3 - 9:00-10:15am (capacity 30)
• Friday, 10/3 - 11:00-12:15pm (capacity 30)

Learn more about Haun Welding at https://haunweldingsupply.com/.

Tour details:

• Friday, 10/3 - 11:00-12:15pm (capacity 30)

Learn more about IMS, Inc. at https://imsdirect.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:

• Friday, 10/24 – 11:00am-12:15pm (capacity 50)

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

Have you ever wondered where the technology behind your phone, your car, or even the latest space exploration tools comes from? INFICON designs and builds the instruments and software that helps companies all over the world make these innovations possible. From detecting tiny gas leaks in cars to enabling the production of semiconductors, solar panels, and flat-screen TVs to detecting water on the moon and helping emergency teams identify hazardous chemicals, their work is everywhere. And it’s all built in clean rooms under spotless, high-tech conditions. At INFICON, explore career paths in advanced manufacturing; tour their state-of-the-art facility; and talk directly with staff about how their products help make the world safer.

Tour details:

• o Wednesday, 10/1 – 11:00am-12:15pm (capacity 25)

Learn more about INFICON at https://www.inficon.com/en.

JPW Companies is a third-generation, family-owned business established in 1953 in Syracuse, NY. They are a leader in steel fabrication, steel erection, crane services, and rigging. JPW has been a part of many significant projects, such as Phase 2 of the JMA Wireless Dome roof, the JWST project with NASA, acting as a sub-fabricator for the Buffalo Bills Stadium, and the Rochester Airport Entrance Canopies, among others. Their 110,000 sq. ft. shop is equipped with some of the industry's largest CNC machinery and the largest paint booths in New York State. Their crane and rigging division boasts a capacity up to 600 tons and is supported by JPW's own trucking department.

Tour details:

• Thursday, 10/2 – 11:00am-12:15pm (capacity 25)

Learn more about JPW Structural Contracting, Inc. at https://www.jpwcompanies.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:

• Thursday, 10/2 – 11:00am-12:15pm (capacity 30)

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

Discover your future in advanced manufacturing at MVCC’s Manufacturing Day! Join us for an exciting campus tour and get hands-on experience in our cutting-edge technical education labs. Explore our Welding and Metal Fabrication programs, where you can learn the skills to build, design, and create with precision. Step into our Mechatronics labs to see how mechanics, electronics, and automation come together to power today’s industries. You’ll see the latest technology in action, meet expert instructors, and learn how careers in manufacturing and engineering can open doors to high-paying, in-demand jobs. Don’t miss this chance to explore real-world opportunities and see how MVCC can help you turn your passion for technology into a successful career.

Tour details:

• Thursday, 10/23 – 9:00 -10:15am (capacity 30)
• Friday, 10/24 – 11:00-12:15pm (capacity 30)

Learn more about MVCC at https://mvcc.edu/.

OCWA – Central New York’s Water Authority – is composed of a dedicated, professional workforce of more than 175 employees who 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:

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

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

Come tour Ralph W. Earl's awesome 44,000-square-foot facility in Syracuse, where they’ve been building cutting-edge robotic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric automation systems since 1954. Check out how Ralph W. Earl partners with over 50 top manufacturers to create mind-blowing tech that powers robots and machines, helping factories run smoother and faster across Upstate New York. With locations in Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Cortland, Rochester, Rome, and Erie, PA, you’ll get a front-row seat to the future of robotics and manufacturing innovation.

Tour details:

• Friday, 10/3 - 9:00-10:15am (capacity 25)

Learn more about Ralph W. Earl at https://www.rwearl.com/.

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:

• Wednesday, 10/1 - 9:00-10:15am (capacity 25)
• Wednesday, 10/1 - 11:00am-12:15pm (capacity 25)

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

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, and its 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance customers’ visions through value-added processing in 37 facilities in seven states and six countries. In Rome, they 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, 10/23 – 9:00-10:15am (capacity 30)
• Friday, 10/24 – 9:00-10:15am (capacity 30)

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