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PCC CEO to Give Commencement Address
The York Campus of the Pennsylvania State University is celebrating its 11th annual fall commencement on Friday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center at the campus. Gary C. Butler ‘71, P.E., president and chief executive officer of Precision Custom Components (PCC) in York, is the commencement speaker.
For those who cannot attend the event, Penn State York's commencement can be viewed on Comcast cable channel 18 or streaming on the website.
The campus will award associate and baccalaureate degrees and recognize master's degree graduates during the program. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
In addition to hearing from Butler, Penn State York will continue its tradition of the open microphone where graduates can speak for a moment. The top associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degree graduates will also say a few words. A number of former Penn State York students who completed their degree work at another campus of Penn State will return to their home campus, York, to receive their degrees during the ceremony.
PCC is a manufacturer of custom fabricated pressure vessels, reactors, casks, and heavy walled components requiring highly specialized machining, welding, and/or fabrication.
PCC CEO Named Executive of the Year
Precision Custom Components, LLC (PCC) President & CEO, Gary C. Butler, P.E. has been named Executive of the Year by the Central Penn Business Journal. In its announcement following an awards dinner in Harrisburg on November 8, 2011, the Journal stated that "he demonstrated incredible leadership, brought forth creative ideas and instilled confidence among the management team and other employees" and that leading the company during this challenging economy into a robust and growing enterprise "is truly a testament to Butler's vision and perseverance.”
Precision Custom Components was also winner of the Central Penn Business Journal's Company of the Year award in 2010 and Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in 2009 and 2010.
PCC is a manufacturer of custom equipment for the defense, power generation, nuclear, energy, and process industries. For over 130 years, the company has been providing large equipment with challenging welding, machining, and quality requirements. Its 11 acre facility in York, PA has manufactured everything from submarine and aircraft carrier components to pressure vessels and other specialized equipment for nuclear power plants, food processing, chemical plants, and the National Laboratories, some weighing over 450 tons. More information is available at www.pcc-york.com.
PCC Named to Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Precision Custom Components, LLC (PCC) has been named one of the “Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies” in Central Pennsylvania by the Central Penn Business Journal. Gary Butler, PCC’s President and CEO stated, “We are pleased to have achieved this honor during these challenging economic times. It is the direct result of the trust placed in PCC by our customers which enables the hard work and creativity of our highly skilled employees and suppliers to be recognized.”
David A. Schankweiler, CEO/Publisher at Central Penn Business Journal commented, “During this tough economic time, companies in the area are hard at work trying new approaches and reinventing themselves. … The best part is that they are achieving success despite the odds.”
PCC is a manufacturer of custom equipment for the defense, power generation, nuclear, energy, and process industries. For over 130 years, the company has been providing large equipment with challenging welding, machining, and quality requirements. Its 11 acre facility in York, PA has manufactured everything from submarine and aircraft carrier components to pressure vessels and other specialized equipment for nuclear power plants, food processing, chemical plants, and the National Laboratories, some weighing over 450 tons. More information is available at www.pcc-york.com.
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ASME Renews PCC’s Pressure Vessel Certifications This month, the American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME) renewed Precision Custom Components’ (PCC’s) certification to manufacture pressure vessels. As has been the case for several decades, PCC will continue to be certified under Section VIII of ASME’s Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Divisions 1,2, and 3, to retain its U, U2, U3, and R stamps for another three years. PCC is one of only three fabrication companies in the U.S. and one of 14 in the world to receive ASME Section VIII Division 3 certification to manufacturer large, ultra-high pressure vessels rated at pressures over 10,000 psi. Other certifications PCC holds include ASME Section III, Division 1 & 3 and MIL-Q-9858 with QRC82. |
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Clark E. Fisher Memorial Award
Precision Custom Components (PCC) is pleased to announce that the initial recipient of the Clark E. Fisher Memorial Award is Matthew D. Ruth. Matt is currently employed by Harley Davidson and is a full time student at Penn State York. Matt is a sophomore majoring in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET).
The Clark E. Fisher Memorial Award is presented to a full time engineering student at Penn State York who has exhibited excellence in his/her field. The Fisher award is an endowed award, to be given in perpetuity in Clark’s name.
In his lifetime, Clark was a Penn State engineering graduate employed by PCC for 26 years working as an Engineer, Proposals Manager and most recently Program Manager of Military Government Business Unit. Clark was a Penn State parent and a dedicated Penn State volleyball fan who coached and mentored his two sons throughout their volleyball careers. Additional information on Memorial Fund contributions may be found at Clark Fisher Memorial Award.
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