 PITTSBURGH, PA. - Leading Marks LLC has been appointed as a manufacturers agent for Technomark North America in the territories of Pennsylvania, Western New York and Western Maryland effective May 1, 2022. Technomark North America specializes in traceability solutions and industrial marking equipment, supplying laser and dot peen marking machines for production lines across the globe. Technomark has been operating and supplying expertise with industrial marking equipment since 2000. In 2018, Technomark established a direct OEM presence in the USA with the opening of Technomark North America. According to Laurie Barcasky, "I've been watching this company evolve over the past few years and I must admit that the the dot peen marker from Technomark is pretty sweeeeet. It's bluetooth compatible, battery operated and the controller will work with both marking heads and can be used as bench model as well! There is nothing like it on the market! We can't wait to start showcasing this product to our customer!" Today, Technomark North America is the only OEM of dot peen and laser marking systems with USA headquarters located in the south-central United States. Technomark has become the fastest-growing brand of permanent marking systems in the Americas region. Their centralized location allows them to lower your total cost of ownership (TCO) by reducing shipping costs and delivery lead times. Technomark has been at the forefront of industrial marking innovation, developing machines for seamless integration in manufacturing processes. Leading Marks LLC Consultive ApproachYour relationship with Leading Marks and Technomark North America shouldn’t be limited to a strict supplier-to-customer interaction. Both companies share a value in communication above all else, which is why our combined team is dedicated to finding ways to solve your traceability challenges through a consultative process.
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Laurie Barcaskey, Founder & President of Leading Marks, LLC, spoke to The American Foundry Society Pittsburgh Chapter. on March 4 2021. AFS Pittsburgh is a local chapter of The American Foundry Society based in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Laurie talked about pattern labeling, secondary marking of components, safety signage and labeling shipping identifications and how RFID is improving process control and traceability. T he video is about 15 minutes long and covers technology and where marking is used in foundries. by Laurie Barcaskey When people ask me what I do to earn a living and respond that I sell industrial identification systems, aka marking, people often give me a puzzled look and ask “What is that?”
Construction uses marking to show the connection points for a building’s structure, utility supply lines and the directional flow of things like gas, water, and sewage. These marks allow for a building to be erected correctly and support on-going maintenance.
I am the third generation of a marking family whose involvement began when my Grandfather purchased a marking company in 1928. I grew-up cutting my teeth on steel hand stamps and direct-part marking. To say the least, I have graduated from the “School of Hard Knocks” as anyone from a family business can attest. Currently, I am the only family member remaining in the field of marking. It is not unusual that one day of field calls will take me from a machine shop producing automotive, aerospace, or medical instruments, to food producers, to metal refineries and then onto a construction job site.
Their enthusiasm to plan and build something and then compete with other high schools at the annual Bots Tournament in southwestern PA is exciting and fun. The mechanical and life skills the students gain is critical to setting them up for success as they look for jobs, attend trade school, or seek degrees. The suppliers and manufacturers who support them gain direct insight to future employees and the local educational systems and networking opportunities with other professionals. It is a win-win for everyone. Becoming Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certified opens the doors to opportunities with government and large corporations who value diverse suppliers. This certification also enables me to encourage young women involved in the SW Bots program or just starting their careers within manufacturing and construction. While these industries are inviting more women to be a part of their organizations, there are still many more efforts needed to diversify and level the playing field. Now that you know all of this about me and a bit of the background of Leading Marks, what is the solution we can help you with? About the AuthorLaurie Barcaskey of Leading Marks is an authorized manufacturer’s representative with 30 years of experience and shop floor knowledge of solutions for industrial identification, part traceability and pipe testing. Laurie is the third generation of one of the marking industry’s most innovative and enduring family legacies, tracing back to 1889. Leading Marks LLC Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Pittsburgh, PA, 07/9/2020.  Leading Marks LLC specializing in marking and traceability, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the WBEC-East, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). With the award of this certification Leading Marks anticipates a stronger partnership with the construction industry; specifically with electrical and mechanical sub-contractors. As companies look to re-shore to the United States, Leading Marks looks to strengthen partnerships with Fortune 500 companies where supplier diversity is an important part of their supply-chain management. Through the interactions with customers, we will strive to be an inspiration to other women considering career opportunities in the construction and manufacturing industries.  WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by the Women’s WBEC-East is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women. By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs.
About Leading MarksLeading Marks, LLC partners with contractors and manufacturers to improve their marking & traceability processes. Solutions focus on improving legibility and safe operation while providing cost-savings and innovative methods to capitalize on use of technology. Specializing in industrial identification solutions, Leading Marks assists with:
Leading Marks serves a wide variety of industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction energy, medical, metalworking & fabrication, pharmaceuticals, and more. About WBENCFounded in 1997, WBENC is the nation’s leader in women’s business development and the leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with more than 13,000 certified Women’s Business Enterprises, 14 national Regional Partner Organizations, and over 300 Corporate Members. More than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands as well as many states, cities, and other entities accept WBENC Certification. For more information, visit www.wbenc.org.
 Visit Leading Marks President, Laurie Barcaskey, at the NSC Northeast Conference & Expo. The NSC Northeast Safety Conference & Expo is the National Safety Councils regional conference that will be held:
Leading Marks will be featuring several products in our display including the Max USA BePop (labeling) and TBH (filtration). Join us at booth #520 as we highlight the products available to enhance workplace safety.
Avoid workplace hazards and accidents by making sure:
MaxUSA Bepop
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Join Leading Marks at the Rising Rust Belt, a Regional Revitalization Economic Summit. Laurie Barcaskey, Founder of Leading Marks, will be highlighting industrial marking products and solutions.  Updating your marking systems provides a great foundation for improved manufacturing processes which in turn lead to safer workplaces and cost savings. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As the leaders of three area chambers of commerce worked to become better acquainted with one another, they realized that their communities were, by and large, facing the same issues. That realization led to a regional conference this fall focusing on regional redevelopment. The inaugural Rising Rust Belt Regional Revitalization Economic Summit is planned for Oct. 6 and 7. Hosted by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce and Lawrence County Regional Chamber of Commerce, it will be held at the Park Inn by Radisson in West Middlesex, Pa. The leaders of all three chambers – James Dignan, Youngstown/Warren’s president and CEO; Sherris Moreira, Shenango Valley’s executive director; and Alex McCoy, Lawrence County’s executive director – are all relatively new to their positions, with each having joined their chamber within the past three years. Park Inn by Radisson
3377 New Castle Road West Middlesex, PA Date: Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 Times: 8 am – 4 pm. A continental Breakfast & Buffet Lunch are included.  On Wednesday June 12th, from 10 am to 5 pm, Leading Marks will be at the Haas Demo Day. Come and speak with Laurie Barcaskey about improving your marking processes and combining it with tracking/traceability by using automation and marking tools such as dot peen, laser scribes, and roll marking tools. Leading Marks will be demonstrating the automation process of marking with the assistance of Neff Automation and their collaborative robot. Automated Marking using Robotics Automate your marking process to limit repetitive work injuries and ensure consistency. Using a bot to place work pieces in a slot prior to marking can:
The Demo day will be held at the Haas Factory Outlet – Pittsburgh at 549 Keystone Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086. Learn more and register online for HAAS Demo Day. Registered attendees get to enjoy live demonstrations of Haas equipment, a free lunch and receive a limited edition T-shirt. According to James Horomanski at Majr Products "We learned about Leading Marks via google when we searched for “new marking equipment.” Laurie not only responded to our email but she came out to see our processes and learn more specifics about our marking and production needs.  Reiner Jetstamp MAJR Products Corporation, a Veteran Owned Small Business, based in Saegertown, PA is a leading manufacturer of EMI shielding and radio frequency shielding products. MAJR’s products include a variety of shielding gaskets, shielded ventilation panels, and EMI shielded windows. Mr. Horomanski continues "Initially we were interested in a dot peen system; but we began looking at other options when testing revealed that the indentations damaged our product’s EMI protection. Laurie suggested that we consider the Reiner JetStamp and it has been a lifesaver." Prior to using the Jetstamp MAJR Products had to roll the mark onto the part using a 2-part epoxy ink with rubber rib type, and then affix a label. It was a messy process that resulted in poor quality marks – especially once the type was worn. "Now Majr just use the JetStamp, a hand-held, ink marking system, to label parts with the required information. The time needed for this element of our production has been cut in half, if not more." says Horomanski.
by Laurie Barcaskey  It’s been an exciting year for manufacturing with the upsurge in orders due to a stronger economy. Many companies are experiencing extraordinary demands for products; at the same time they are challenged to meet delivery schedules. The demands on the industrial sector are made more pressing by the shortage of skilled workers; a situation that doesn’t show much sign of changing soon. We think it is an appropriate time to reflect on the ways Leading Marks is working with to improve both the marking processes on the shop floor and assist in building tomorrow’s workforce for manufacturing. Leading Marks participated in a number of events, but we thought we would highlight the following ones:
Read our 2018 Winter Leading Marks Newsletter to learn more about these events and see information about our highlighted products:
About the AuthorLaurie Barcaskey of Leading Marks is an authorized manufacturer’s representative with 30 years of experience and shop floor knowledge of solutions for industrial identification, part traceability and pipe testing. Laurie is the third generation of one of the marking industry’s most innovative and enduring family legacies, tracing back to 1889.
TRC Services Inc. offers a full suite of Sucker Rod Products and Services is designed to help your rod pumping operation work more efficiently in the most cost-effective manner. "We found Leading Marks through a web search as we looked to improve our current dot peen equipment as we implemented the marking of the API monogram to our products." said Stephen Ewing, Quality Manager at Total Rod Concepts (aka TRC Services Inc).
"We would absolutely recommend Laurie Barcaskey of Leading Marks to other companies that have marking and traceability challenges because the customer service before and after the sale and the ongoing technical support is fantastic. The products are top of the line and performance has changed our processing for the better."
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