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Discover How PennTAP Helps PA Businesses Thrive
Explore how PennTAP helps businesses across Pennsylvania grow and succeed through technical assistance and sustainable solutions.
Our success stories showcase real-world examples of companies that have improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced operations with PennTAP’s expert guidance. Learn how these partnerships create lasting impacts, driving economic and environmental benefits across the state. 
Hopping into action: Assisting Hoffman Appalachian Farm in up-scaling hops production
September 20, 2024
Hoffman Appalachian Farm, a small hops farm in Elk County, partnered with PennTAP to overcome production challenges through collaboration with Penn State students. With PennTAP’s guidance and $6,000 in grant support, the farm improved its harvesting and drying processes.
With PennTAP connections, FarVision Studios level up in the mobile gaming industry
August 20, 2024
FarVision Studios, a rising mobile gaming company, partnered with PennTAP to enhance its social media presence and marketing strategies. By leveraging PennTAP’s Penn State connections, they were able to successfully achieve their goals and stay within budget.
Laurel Materials: Pioneering green graphene production with PennTAP’s support
July 22, 2024
Laurel Materials, a green materials startup in Scranton, PA, partnered with PennTAP and Penn State professors to secure a $69,380 grant, funding research to support their innovative industrial hemp-based product, CleanGraphene.
Revolutionizing manufacturing efficiency: PennTAP student interns lead the way
June 24, 2024
Two PennTAP interns and recent Penn State grads, Pranaav Sankar Subramanian and Karanveer Chawla, have made impressive strides in boosting energy efficiency and productivity within the manufacturing sector.
PennTAP’s 50001 Ready Program helps PA companies successfully navigate energy management
May 1, 2024
PennTAP’s 50001 Ready Program empowers PA companies to excel in energy management through tailored training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and environmental stewardship.
Creekside Springs achieves $24,000 in annual energy savings with support from PennTAP
March 27, 2024
Through PennTAP’s assistance, Creekside Springs achieves annual energy cost savings, secures $12,000 in grants and rebates, and adds 6 new jobs while retaining 7, as a result of their energy-efficient upgrades.
With PennTAP’s support, Penn State student intern helps PA mining company accelerate industrial and environmental sampling
October 19, 2023
Ben Feidler, a senior in the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, helps US Silica Mapleton Depot through PennTAP supported internship.
PennTAP helps company achieve more than $50,000 in annual energy savings
September 22, 2023
PennTAP also helped Balfurd Linen & Uniform obtain a USDA REAP grant of $182,976 as well as additional Act 129 Rebate
PennTAP working to expand ESG offerings with help from graduate assistant
August 30, 2023
Over the past year, graduate assistant Amanda Enns has helped PennTAP with its ESG projects, which in part aim to close the gap between current ESG offerings and small businesses.