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New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP)

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Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation's (NYSTAR) mission is to advance technology innovation and commercialization in New York State. Through regional New York MEP centers, NYSTAR works to provide direct technology assistance to small and medium size manufacturers and other businesses. A key strength of New York MEP is its affiliation with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s nationwide MEP network, allowing it to draw upon the expertise within over 400 local outreach centers across the country. As a network of 11 independent, not-for-profit organizations, New York MEP centers cultivate the growth of high-tech industry and help smaller manufacturers modernize. The organizations share a common commitment to providing direct, strategic assistance to companies in the areas of entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, product development, high-tech business incubator management and technology transfer services.

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Success Stories

Value Stream Mapping Leads to Operational Excellence

Reported Year
2025
Stan’s NoTubes aimed to maximize value and minimize waste to foster continuous improvement within their organization. The areas their team wanted to focus on included Sales Order Entry to Work Order Creation for the Shop Floor, as well as Warehouse Operations and Inventory Control.

Gutchess Lumber Finds Success with New ERP System Implementation

Reported Year
2025
Gutchess has always taken pride in producing products that exceed the expectations of demanding buyers worldwide. To stay committed to exceeding customers' needs quickly and efficiently, they needed to find new solutions for how information flows through their facilities. Previously, information flow depended on multiple software programs used

Process Water Recycling System Implementation Provides Sustainable Benefits

Reported Year
2025
WSB was generating over 30,000 pounds of hazardous waste each year, costing tens of thousands of dollars annually. This amount classified the company as a Large Quantity Generator (LQG). Most of the hazardous waste was rinse water from various metal oxidation and coloring processes. WSB was seeking solutions to cut hazardous waste and reduce costs.

Manufacturing reports

New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership Impacts Report

The New York State MEP plays a vital role in the state helping fuel growth for both established companies and startups. The 10 regional MEP Centers and the statewide MEP Center provide services including training on manufacturing principles, aiding in cybersecurity certification, obtaining funds/grants for business investment, helping connect manufacturers to suppliers and customers – all to help drive success for New York’s manufacturers and technology companies.

Created March 18, 2019, Updated October 1, 2025
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