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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 27,707 manufacturers, leading to $16.0 billion in sales, $1.7 billion in cost savings, $4.0 billion in new client investments, and helped create or retain more than 122,000 jobs.
How the Network Helps Manufacturers

How the Network Helps Manufacturers
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Cybersecurity Resources for Manufacturers

Remembering Tab Wilkins

A thoughtful and gentle, yet powerhouse in the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, Tab was a talented leader who initiated and developed many of the MEP program’s foundational efforts.

 

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Passing of Senator Ernest "Fritz" Hollings

 

 

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

 

Cincinnati Crane & Hoist, a client of TechSolve, Inc. (part of the Ohio MEP and the MEP National Network) is the premier crane builder in the Midwest. A Veteran Owned Small Business, Cincinnati Crane & Hoist is committed to producing and distributing the finest American made cranes the market has to offer. In 2017, the company suffered a cyberattack through a spearfishing campaign. While it had significant impacts on the company, they worked with TechSolve to find solutions and get back to business.

 

ACR Electronics, a client of FloridaMakes (the MEP Center in Florida and part of the MEP National Network), is the leading development center for emergency beacons that are designed with one purpose: to save lives. Through their combined technology expertise in the marine, aviation, outdoor and military markets, they design and manufacture cutting edge rescue beacons and survival gear for boaters, pilots, hunters, hikers, climbers, cyclists, and combat troops, not to mention many of the leading boat builders and aircraft manufacturers in the industry.

Manufacturing Innovation Blog

The Importance of Productivity

Ken Voytek
Productivity matters. It matters a lot. Yet it often seems that folks talk about productivity, but don’t do anything about it. At least, it feels that way to me

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For General Information

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