PCN Tours Gitman Brothers

In the roaring twenties, soon after The Great Depression, several great shirt makers, mostly first generation immigrants, banded together to move out of New York City and away from its urban problems, high costs, and rackets.  They decided upon a rural area about four hours outside of New York City in Pennsylvania. Among them was […]

PCN Tours: Smooth-On

Smooth-On specializes in mold making and casting materials, and you have definitely seen their work, whether you know it or not! More than likely, you have seen their molds and materials  in countless Hollywood productions, like “Jurassic Park” or “Star Wars”, or on TV shows like “The Walking Dead”. Also, though, they have industrial, medical, architectural, aquatic, […]

PCN Tours: RGM Watches

RGM is an American watch maker, founded in 1992 by watchmaker Roland Murphy. See the intricate detail and meticulous precision with which their watches are made. PCN Tours is proud to feature this recognizable icon of American culture on this week’s episode.         Watch PCN Tours and more PA History & Culture […]

PCN Tours: Acutec Precision Aerospace

Acutec Precision Aerospace, an aerospace and power generation manufacturing firm, is based in Meadville, PA. They are a data-driven, vertically integrated, machining and subassembly supplier partner. Specialties include mill, turn, grind, EDM low to complex mechanical and hydraulic components and assemblies. Watch PCN Tours and more PA History & Culture on cable and the PCN Select Streaming […]

PCN Tours Sunrise Soap

Come visit this fun and informative tour that features a central PA soap-making company, with stops in both Lancaster AND York, PA! Not only will you get to see all of the unique creations they make, you’ll also get to see soap made the old-fashioned way. All of that and more as PCN Tours Sunrise […]

PCN Tours: GK Elite Sportswear

GK Elite makes apparel that has been worn by international Olympians and world champions since the 1980s.  Raw materials here are cut, sewn, and assembled into leotards, swimsuits, and other outfits for a wide range of athletic pursuits.  The company has expanded their mission to include making clothes for cheerleading teams as well. Watch PCN […]

PCN Tours: Spring City Electrical Manufacturing

Modern lighting technology combines with quality craftsmanship at Spring City Electrical Manufacturing. Some of the lighting support systems you see every day are crafted in this facility.

PCN Tours: The Hoover Mason Trestle at SteelStacks

The Hoover Mason Trestle was once used as a narrow gauge railroad to carry the coke, limestone and iron ore needed to make the iron from the ore yards to the Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces. Now a public walkway designed to be part museum, part community recreation resource and part attraction, the trestle stands 46 […]

PCN Tours: Wert Bookbinding

This south-central Pennsylvania company appeals to school administrators who want to save money by having worn textbooks rebound instead of replaced. Wert also binds books for libraries, and they do jobs of a personal nature, too. They can bind your thesis inside of a leather cover, and even bring new life to an heirloom like a Family Bible by restoring […]

PCN Tours, Fabspeed Motorsports

Fabspeed engineers and manufactures stainless steel high-performance exhaust systems and components for high-end sports cars. Their trained professional drivers and certified high-performance driving instructors use their experience from the street and the track to help Fabspeed determine how to wring maximum horsepower from their customers’ vehicles.