Indium Corporation® was pleased to welcome U.S. Congressman John W. Mannion (NY-22) to its Business Park Drive facility in Utica, New York, for a site visit showcasing the company’s global leadership in critical materials, its commitment to strengthening the domestic semiconductor supply chain, and its dedication to workforce development and U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.
As a former state senator and educator, Congressman Mannion has consistently supported efforts to strengthen workforce development, education, and economic growth throughout New York State. Indium Corporation appreciates his leadership and continued efforts to promote advanced manufacturing, education, workforce development, and job growth across the region.
During his visit, Congressman Mannion met with Indium Corporation executives and team members for a guided tour of the company’s Business Park Drive facility. The site houses specialized manufacturing operations and serves as a hub for innovation, process improvement, and employee training initiatives—including the work of the engineering team to develop precision solder preforms for advanced semiconductor applications.
“As a leader in materials science, Indium Corporation is proud to host Congressman Mannion and showcase the important work being done here in the Mohawk Valley to help strengthen global supply chain diversity and stability and support our facilities in the United States,” said Ross Berntson, President and CEO of Indium Corporation. “Congressman Mannion’s background in education and workforce issues aligns with our core values as a company that invests in people as much as we invest in technology.”
A key focus of the visit was Indium Corporation’s ongoing leadership in the sourcing, refining, and distribution of critical materials such as gallium and indium. These materials play an essential role in advanced electronics, semiconductor devices, 5G technologies, photovoltaics, and emerging AI applications. By leading research and commercialization efforts for gallium and indium, Indium Corporation is committed to building a robust supply chain for our global customers.
In addition, Congressman Mannion learned more about Indium Corporation’s suite of employee-focused workforce development programs, which support continuous learning and career advancement across all levels of the company. The programming includes STEM outreach, job shadowing, summer internships, registered apprenticeships, Real Life Rosies, and Advance to Apprenticeships engagements, ELL (English Learning Language), financial literacy, and materials science classes, skills building, operational excellence, and leadership development.
“We believe in creating opportunities for people to build meaningful, long-term careers,” said Dawn Roller, Associate Vice President of Human Resources at Indium Corporation. “Whether someone is just entering the workforce, looking to grow into a new role, or gain mastery in their chosen field, our programs are designed to support their development every step of the way.”
Congressman Mannion’s visit is part of Indium Corporation’s ongoing effort to engage with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and community leaders to support initiatives that drive innovation, economic growth, and inclusive opportunity in Central New York and beyond. As a company that believes materials science changes the world, Indium Corporation is committed to advancing technologies and partnerships that shape a more connected, sustainable future.
