In addition to Reading, PA being a wonderful bedroom community, centrally located with many major cities and towns all located within 60 miles, the Reading area has a lot going on for itself. Reading was recognized as one of the Top 150 largest metropolitan areas in the United States to live in by the U.S. News & World for 2024-2025 Reports, based on factors such as quality of life, housing affordability, and desirability. This same U.S. News & World Report’s study also ranked Reading as the # 2 city in the United States to retire! Reading also has a cost-of-living index of 4.6 % below the national average.

Educational Reading

Another major attraction of the Reading area is its number of varied colleges and universities: Albright College, Alvernia University, Berks Technical Institute, Drexel University College of Medicine, Kutztown University, Penn State University-Berks Campus, and Reading Area Community College.

Businesses in Reading

The Greater Reading region is also home to many large well – known employers, such as:

Carpenter Technology

One of the world’s leading specialty alloy manufacturers and processing solutions for critical applications in aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, industrial, and medical fields. Over 4,200 employees.

East Penn Manufacturing

Started in 1946 as a rebuilt battery manufacturer (because of the scarcity of battery materials after World War II), it is now one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, with over 515 product designs and over 10,500 employees world- wide.

The original home of Penske racing

Founded by Roger Penske in 1969, Reading is home to the corporate headquarters of Penske Truck Leasing which is one of the largest truck leasing companies in the world.

Penn National Gaming

Established in 1967, Pennsylvania enacted a law allowing thoroughbred horse racing with wagering. So, 2 companies (Pitt Park Raceway, Inc. and Pennsylvania National Turf Club), founded in 1968, came together to form part of Penn National. Now it has one of the largest and most diverse gaming footprints in North America, with 43 casinos in 20 states.

EnerSys

EnerSys acquired Exide Battery in 1991 and took off. With headquarters in Reading, it is one of the largest battery manufacturers in the world, and an industry technology leader with mission-critical energy solutions that meet the demand of energy efficiency. EnerSys has over 11,000 employees worldwide.

Brentwood Industries

A 2nd generation thermoplastic molding and plastic company, with headquarters in Reading, Brentwood Industries is a leading provider of thermoformed plastic solutions to a wide variety of industries. The company now has 15 manufacturing facilities across the world.

No wonder Reading is such a popular area!

Reading Movers

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