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Manufacturers Share Views on Leadership from the Pandemic Shop Floor

November 10, 2020

As a kid I used to be confused by the so-called curse, “May you live in interesting times.” Wouldn’t interesting times be … good? Why would I not want to be

Customer Base Expanded Due to ISO Certification

November 6, 2020

M&R Engineering, a woman-owned business, has over 40 years of experience in delivering high precision CNC machined parts and high-quality, screw-machined parts

Manufacturing Day – Its Genesis and Evolution

September 22, 2020

Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) has become a nationwide phenomenon. MFG Day is held annually on the first Friday in October. Many events continue throughout the

Safe Quality Food Certification Expands Markets

September 4, 2020

Valley Popcorn produces bags of popcorn, popcorn seeds and oil, toppings, supplies and poppers. The company has about 30 full-time equivalent employees at its

Connecting Resources in Natural Dam

August 28, 2020

Dunn Paper – Natural Dam, Inc. located in Gouverneur, NY, produces white medical tissue and deep-dyed napkins. The mill employs 90 people and the company

How to Host a Virtual Manufacturing Day Event

July 14, 2020

Given the limitations with public gatherings and social distancing practices prompted by the current pandemic, it’s uncertain whether manufacturers will be

Infographic: The Defense Manufacturing Supply Chain

July 9, 2020

The defense manufacturing supply chain is critical to both the U.S. economy and national security. Support is needed for emerging technologies such as directed

A Holistic Approach to Developing a Modern Manufacturing Workforce

June 18, 2020

In line with the continuous process improvement mindset the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) advocates, its Smart Talent methodology has

AS9100 and ISO9001 Certifications Provide a Competitive Edge

June 4, 2020

Gem City Metal Technologies, a subsidiary of Dynamic Aerospace and Defense, is recognized as a leader in close tolerance hand spinning, a metalworking process

Dillman Equipment Makes Sustainable Culture Change

May 21, 2020

Dillman Equipment of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and its 150 employees supply the asphalt industry with a complete line of asphalt plant equipment including

Partnering with PRiMEX for AS9100D Certification and QMS Improvements

May 8, 2020

El-Com Systems Corp is a wholly-owned subsidiary of El-COM Systems Solutions based in California. The local company has been in Puerto Rico since 2016 operating

Evaluating Food Processing Plant Water Use Leads to Increased ROI

April 8, 2020

JTM is a multi-million dollar, multi-faceted food processing company that was founded in 1960 as a butcher shop named Maas Brothers. In 1980, the company was

Golden Artist Colors Uses its Creativity to Improve its Business

March 26, 2020

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. , or simply GOLDEN, founded in 1980 and based in New Berlin, New York, manufactures paints for the art materials market. The company

Seeing is Believing

March 13, 2020

NIST MEP staff work hard every day to support U.S. manufacturing through its network of 51 MEP Centers across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico. Though much of the

CMTC Supports Thriving Family Business for Innovation and Growth

March 11, 2020

Esperanza’s Tortilleria is a manufacturer of tortillas, tostadas and corn chips. The family business started in 1962 and since then, the founders successfully

The Women of U.S. Manufacturing

March 8, 2020

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women — while also marking a call to action

The Monroe Cable Company Credits Cybersecurity Remediation for Retaining a Number of Employees

February 19, 2020

The Monroe Cable Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable. The company supplies the New York City Transit Authority, the New York City Fire

How the MEP National Network Celebrated Manufacturing Day 2019 Provides Ideas for 2020

February 12, 2020

It’s never too early to start planning for Manufacturing Day — held the first Friday of October. With that in mind, let’s take a look back at how manufacturers

Continued Support

February 7, 2020

Established in 1958, Micro Craft is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected producers of wind tunnel models, flight demonstrators, and specialized test

Preparing for a New Decade of U.S. Manufacturing

February 5, 2020

Each new year brings about a period of reflection, where one can think back on the path that the previous year took us on. The coming year represents an even

Advent Design: How Strategic Planning Led to Increased Sales, Jobs and Savings

January 30, 2020

Advent Design Corporation is an ISO 9001-certified, award-winning company that provides businesses with custom engineering solutions. Located in the Historic

Local Family-Owned Business Serves Up High-Quality, Wholesome Food Across the Rocky Mountain Region for More Than 45 Years

January 24, 2020

Ready Foods is not a household name in Colorado. However, after 47 years of selling soups and sauces into restaurants, supermarkets and other food service

The MEP National Network™ Connects with Minority Owned Manufacturers

November 19, 2019

Earlier this year, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, celebrated its 50th anniversary . The recognition

WMEP helped New Berlin Plastics Upgrade to ISO 9001:2015 resulting in $17 million of retained and new sales

August 21, 2019

Founded in 1974, New Berlin Plastics is a manufacturer of high-quality, custom injection-molded plastic components. New Berlin Plastics partners with medium-to

Custom Project Enhances Quality, Sharpens Competitive Edge

July 30, 2019

Emhiser Research designs and manufactures a complete line of airborne and ground-based telemetry equipment. The company’s research, development, and production

Aerospace and Defense Company Delivers to Over 12 Countries Through Exports

June 20, 2019

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Wamore, Inc. is an aerospace and defense engineering company that builds precision air-drop equipment for the U.S. Department

Toyota Kata: A Lean Strategy for Keeping Up with the Pace of Change

June 12, 2019

“Why are our changeovers taking so long?” If you’ve asked this question on the shop floor, more than likely you were met with blank stares by your employees

MEP National Network: Cobots Level the Playing Field

May 21, 2019

It has been nearly six decades since the first industrial robots rolled on to a General Motors assembly line in Trenton, New Jersey. Today, a new generation of

The Evolution from System to Network

April 24, 2019

As manufacturers wrestle with increasing demands for advanced technology and integration of it within their facilities and across their supply chains, the

Big Impacts From ISO Certification

April 12, 2019

Greenville Colorants, located in Greenville, South Carolina, sets the standard in value-added processing and distribution of dyes and specialty chemicals to the

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