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Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

MEP is a public-private partnership with Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico dedicated to serving small and medium-sized manufacturers. Last year, MEP Centers interacted with more than 36,000 manufacturers, leading to $16.2 billion in sales, $2.9 billion in cost savings, $4.8 billion in new client investments, and helped create or retain more than 107,100 jobs.

The MEP National Network: The Go-To Experts for Advancing U S Manufacturing
The MEP National Network: The Go-To Experts for Advancing U S Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network exists to help small and medium-sized manufacturers grow and be sustainable. Any manufacturer can take advantage of the services provided by MEP Centers, located in every state and Puerto Rico. From leadership training and value stream mapping to strength finders and cybersecurity, you name it, and they will have something for it. MEP experts have a ton of background, experience, and knowledge of exactly what manufacturers need. If you want to do big things, it takes a network, and the MEP is an important part of that network. MEP Centers are the catalysts to help drive improvement and change and truly make an impact on manufacturing.

Enhanced Manufacturing.gov Website Launched on Manufacturing Day 

October 4, 2024

In celebration of Manufacturing Day, NIST announced the launch of the enhanced manufacturing.gov website, a primary hub for information about federal manufacturing programs, funding opportunities, and other valuable resources.

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How the Network Helps Manufacturers
How the Network Helps Manufacturers
Locate Your Local Center
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MANUFACTURING VIDEOS: REAL STORIES, REAL RESULTS

For the past 30 years, the MEP National NetworkTM has equipped small and medium-sized manufacturers with the resources needed to grow and thrive. Our industry experts work side-by-side with manufacturers to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, develop the next generation workforce, create new products, find new markets and much more. Together, they strengthen communities and U.S. manufacturing. Watch More Videos

Heroes of American Manufacturing: Capewell
Heroes of American Manufacturing: Capewell
Capewell, a client of GENEDGE (Virginia MEP), provides innovative, effective custom-engineered solutions that save lives and increase success rates for anyone who operates globally in dangerous environments supporting national security and other critical missions. GENEDGE and Capewell maintain a strategic partnership that allows for ongoing project engagements and mutual opportunities for collaboration and growth. Committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and sustainable capabilities for our Nation's men and women serving to protect our freedoms, we are excited to tell Capewell’s story and how GENEDGE has contributed to its success.
Industry 4.0 Technologies Help Manufacturers Succeed
Industry 4.0 Technologies Help Manufacturers Succeed
In today’s labor market, manufacturers continue to struggle to find quality labor. Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies can help manufacturers fill those gaps, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. The shift toward automation is a reason many manufacturers decide to work with an MEP Center. MEP Centers have a broad range of subject matter experts that can help companies, whether they’re just learning about I4.0 or are already implementing it. This video features MEP manufacturing clients discussing their company’s experience with I4.0. In addition, MEP Center experts explain some of the benefits they’ve seen for their clients. 

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For General Information

  • MEP Headquarters
    (301) 975-5020
    100 Bureau Drive, M/S 4800
    Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4800