Catalyst Connection Information

Catalyst Connection is a private not-for-profit organization headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We provide consulting and training services to small manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania, accelerating revenue growth and improving productivity. Through active collaboration with our clients and the manufacturing community at large, we contribute to the growth, vibrancy, and ongoing robustness of manufacturing in our region. Catalyst Connection is supported, in part, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development, and by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Our Mission: Our mission is to serve as a CATALYST for the growth and adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and the CONNECTION for communities to high-paying manufacturing jobs. Our Vision: Southwestern Pennsylvania will be a global leader in advanced manufacturing, fostering opportunities for all members of our community to thrive and prosper. At Catalyst Connection, our commitment to integrity, relationships, adaptability, and service guides our interactions with colleagues, clients, and partners in the manufacturing community of southwestern Pennsylvania. By embodying these principles, we foster a cooperative and innovative workplace culture that drives the regional manufacturing sector toward sustained growth and excellence. Catalyst Connection has four core values: - Integrity: Upholding honesty, accountability, dependability, and trustworthiness in all actions and interactions. - Relationships: Fostering positive and collaborative relationships through empathy, respect, clarity, and teamwork. - Adaptability: Embracing flexibility, openness, and humility to effectively navigate change. - Service: Contributing to the well-being of our community. Catalyst Connection remains steadfast in our mission to empower manufacturers, strengthen partnerships, and drive innovation.