WVU Industrial Assessment Center

The Industrial Assessment Center at West Virginia University (WVU-IAC) is a non-profit organization based in Morgantown, West Virginia. With a staff of 7 employees, the center plays a vital role in helping small and medium-sized manufacturers across Morgantown improve their operations. WVU-IAC specializes in providing no-cost energy, waste, water, cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing assessments to eligible businesses. Their team of students and professors conduct in-depth process analyses to identify opportunities for energy savings, waste reduction, water conservation, productivity enhancement, cybersecurity improvement, and smart manufacturing implementation. The center's service is unique in its comprehensive approach. They offer detailed reports within 60 days, outlining the findings, recommendations, and potential cost and resource savings for each facility. These reports also include an estimate of implementation costs and the payback period on investment. Interested manufacturers can contact Bhaskaran Gopalakrishnan, Ph.D., P.E., C.E.M., CPEnMS, LEED Green Associate, Director of the WVU-IAC, at 304-293-9434 or via email at [email protected].