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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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Military Tent Manufacturer Gains Long-Term Sustainability

Military Tent Manufacturer Gains Long-Term Sustainability

October 16, 2018
Based in Stearns, Kentucky, with 250 employees, Outdoor Venture Corporation (OVC) develops, designs, and manufactures commercial tent systems, military tent systems, sleeping bags, and hunting products. In business since 1972, OVC was one of the first suppliers of automotive air bags in the United...
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Cybersecurity Starts with Your Employees

October 04, 2018
We’re all familiar with Smokey the Bear and the “ Only You Can Prevent Wildfires ” slogan. In 2015, Smokey got an update and the new “Receive a Bear Hug” ads ran nationwide. In the ad, Smokey runs out of the woods and gives a big bearhug to a camper...
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Preparing for Manufacturing Day 2018

October 01, 2018
Another productive (I do believe that manufacturing productivity is on the rise) year has flown by and it is once again time for Manufacturing Day. This year, Manufacturing Day, also known as MFG Day, will be held on October 5 th – the first Friday...
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Marine Welding Training Program Grows Skilled Workforce

September 25, 2018
Armstrong Marine manufactures custom-designed aluminum boats. Based in Port Angeles, Washington, the company has around 50 employees. Located in the north Olympic Peninsula of Washington state, Armstrong Marine had difficulty hiring qualified marine...
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Puerto Rico Company Leads the Way in Quality

September 18, 2018
Opti Manufacturing Corporation is a family-owned company based in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. Opti’s feature product is a unique cable tensiometer, and it also specializes in wiring harness and cable assemblies for aerospace and military applications. A...
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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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    mfg@nist.gov
    (301) 975-5020
    100 Bureau Drive, M/S 4800
    Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4800