Here’s a list of all McPherson County events and how to participate!

• Grasshopper Facility Tours – Oct. 7
  • 105 Old US Hwy 81, Moundridge, KS
  • Students will have the opportunity to tour The Grasshopper Company manufacturing facility to observe the process from raw steel to finished product. The tour will showcase the Machining, Fabrication, Welding, Powder Coat Painting, Assembly and Transportation functions.
  • Register by emailing: job@grasshoppermower.com

• Viega Tour and Career Fair – Oct. 7
  • 2211 Viega Ave. McPherson, KS
  • Viega will host plant tours, light snacks and a career fair/day.
  • Register by emailing: kathy.knott@viega.us

• Plastics Extrusion Machinery LLC (PEM) – Facility Tour – Oct. 7
  • 2475 East Northview Ave. McPherson, KS
  • Plastics Extrusion Machinery LLC (PEM) is the leading U.S. manufacturer of downstream equipment for the PVC pipe and custom profile industries. PEM specializes in pipe belling machines, pipe and profile pullers, utility and travel saws, hydrostatic testing machines, pipe bundlers, and other downstream equipment. Join us for a tour of our new facility.
  • Register by emailing: cgumm@pemusa.com

• McPherson Concrete – Plant Tour – Oct. 11
  • 300 North Highway 81 Bypass, McPherson, KS
  • Register by emailing: chitt@mcphersonconcrete.com

• Pfizer – Tour – Oct. 12
  • 1776 Centennial Drive, McPherson, KS
  • We are excited to celebrate the industry of manufacturing and it’s many opportunities by welcoming current students to learn more about Pfizer McPherson. Students are invited to visit our facility, learn about what we do to impact patients across the world and get a tour of our facility. If you are interested in attending please sign up. Times are subject to change as we finalize the attendee list.
  • Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4fa8ac2ea1f49-pfizer2

• Milacron – Open House – Oct. 12
  • 2085 East 1st, McPherson, KS
  • During our Manufacturing Day Open House, guests will meet our leadership team, take a tour of the plant, learn about the various departments, and have an opportunity to learn more about the variety of careers in manufacturing that Milacron has to offer.
  • Register here: Alisa_Hardy@Milacron.com

For more information about MFG Day, visit: www.mfgday.com.