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The Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP) is a non-profit organization funded by industry and the State of Maryland that is focused on growing and strengthening Maryland manufacturers. Serving mostly small- and mid-size manufacturers (500 employees or less) across all industries, MD MEP provides an array of programs and services to help these local companies operate more efficiently, grow profitability and create more jobs and opportunities in Maryland.

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Success Stories

Identifying New Suppliers Using Maryland MEP and the CONNEX Maryland/DC Marketplace

Reported Year
2024
Netzer Metalworks prides itself on its ability to address clients' unique needs and tackle complex challenges. When faced with difficulties in identifying a supplier for several prototype injection molded parts crucial to a client project, Netzer turned to Maryland MEP, part of the MEP National Network™, for support.

Maryland Supplier Connectivity Forum

Reported Year
2023
Textron Systems was looking for opportunities to diversify its supplier base and mitigate risks by connecting with local Maryland-based manufacturers in response to the ongoing disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. By localizing its supplier base Textron Systems hoped to decrease lead times and establish stronger relationships with suppliers to

Optimizing Facility Space and Material Flow to Support Future Growth

Reported Year
2023
Supply chain disruptions and an increase in sales forced Fuchs to increase the amount of inventory and materials they have on hand, leaving warehouse capacity at Fuchs’ Hampstead facility at >95%. Not only did this cause Fuchs to quickly run out of space, but this also uncovered opportunities to improve the efficiency of the processes surrounding
Created March 18, 2019, Updated February 16, 2024