Outside Erie

Erie has certainly lost its share of major employers during the past couple of decades.
Manufacturing heavyweights such as International Paper, Steris, EMI, American Meter and the like have all left town or significantly scaled back their local operations.
Others such as Lord Corp. maintain a presence in Erie, but have moved their headquarters elsewhere.
But there are […]

A lot of focus gets placed on what’s left Erie — and rightfully so. It’s tough to ignore the losses of companies like International Paper, Gunite/EMI, and (most recently) Steris Corp.
But what about those that stay?
Take, for instance, Eriez Magnetics. The Erie-based maker of high-tech magnets and vibration equipment has long been one of the […]

Whenever I’m asked to name some of Erie’s signature companies, I instinctively mention GE Transportation and Erie Insurance Group. I’ll often name Lord Corp., as well, even though it is no longer headquartered in Erie.
But I often make the mistake of leaving out Eriez Magnetics.
This, quite frankly, is an oversight. Eriez Magnetics is a true […]