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Built to Last: 100 Years of Innovation at Mancini's Bakery

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The Smart Factory Podcast: Powered by Catalyst Connection
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Jun 29, 2026
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Summary

What does it take to modernize a 100-year-old family business without losing what made it successful in the first place? Nick Mancini Hartner of Mancini's Bakery shares how the iconic Pittsburgh bakery is blending artisan breadmaking traditions with smart manufacturing technologies to improve quality, traceability, and operational performance. From hand-twisted loaves and family history to digital transformation, RFID tracking, and data-driven decision-making, this conversation explores how innovation can support growth while preserving authenticity.