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 26,313 manufacturers, leading to $12.6 billion in sales, $1.7 billion in cost savings, $3.5 billion in new client investments, and helped create and retain more than 100,000 jobs.
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Examining the Quality, Market Value, and Effectiveness of Manufacturing Credentials in the United States Report

 

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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


 

 

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30 Years of Advancing U.S. Manufacturing: An MEP National Network Infographic

December 10, 2018
As you may have heard, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program is commemorating its 30th anniversary this year . It’s got me thinking about that milestone in light of the MEP National Network’s mission to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers and its emphasis on delivering...
Thinking About Manufacturing and Its Future

Thinking About Manufacturing and Its Future

November 27, 2018
Manufacturers throughout the United States are facing a new set of challenges and exciting growth opportunities. Given the manufacturing industry’s important role in providing both direct and indirect jobs, how firms react to these changing...
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What Happens in Georgia...

November 19, 2018
…Should not stay in Georgia. Every two years, the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP) program and Kennesaw State University survey manufacturers throughout Georgia. The neat thing about this survey is...
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What Manufacturers Need to Know About Cybersecurity Right Now — An Interview with Pat Toth

November 09, 2018
The number of cyber attacks continues to rise, and cyber criminals are getting more determined. Companies are left trying to navigate confusing technical guidance in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Small manufacturers often don’t think their...
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Acting Fast to Slow Machinist Turnover

November 05, 2018
Although the company had been steadily growing and adding employees, it continued to experience high turnover, especially among entry-level employees. A.R.E. decided to contact us at the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership ( OMEP )—the official representative of the MEP National Network in Oregon—for assistance. A.R.E. had successfully partnered with us in 2005 for Continuous Improvement (lean) training and implementation support.
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Manufacturing Credentials Report

July 25, 2018
The report provides insights on how credentials are used and valued by the manufacturing industry at a time when U.S...
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  • MEP Headquarters
    mfg@nist.gov
    (301) 975-5020
    100 Bureau Drive, M/S 4800
    Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4800