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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.
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network is a public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, make operational improvements, and reduce risk.
Advancing U.S. Manufacturing
The MEP is committed to supporting manufacturers and building productive partnerships in all fifty states and Puerto Rico. Our goal is to ensure the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing in the global economy.
Whether you're a manufacturer, an interagency partner, a state, local, territorial or tribal government, an accredited research institution or an entrepreneur looking to turn your manufacturing vision into reality, the MEP is here to help.
Why choose the MEP National Network?
National reach, local impact: With a network of nearly 1,400 trusted experts and thousands of partners across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, we deliver localized support from small rural communities to large cities.
Deep industry expertise: By working with the MEP National Network, organizations secure reliable domestic suppliers, strengthen supply chain resilience, leverage innovative technologies, and develop a skilled workforce that drives the growth and competitiveness of manufacturing across critical industries like defense, aerospace, automotive, and more.
Customized support: MEP Centers provide comprehensive, hands-on consulting and training solutions tailored to each manufacturer’s unique challenges. From leadership training and value stream mapping to strength finders and cybersecurity, you name it, and they will have something for it.
Proven impacts: Since 2000*, the MEP National Network has worked with 77,409 manufacturers, leading to $60.0 billion in new sales and $26.2 billion in cost savings and has helped create and retain 1,456,889 jobs.
* Statement includes data collected from FY2000 through FY2021 by the MEP program directly from MEP Centers through a third-party facilitated client survey.
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