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Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WVMEP)

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The West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WVMEP) is a program in the West Virginia University (WVU) Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Industrial Extension. WVMEP's mission is to strengthen, empower, and grow West Virginia manufacturing to improve the competitiveness of West Virginia both locally and globally, while also serving as the outreach arm of the Statler College connecting WVU resources to West Virginia manufacturers. WVMEP provides manufacturing consulting services to West Virginia industry including production process improvement, quality and management systems, innovation and growth services, and safety and industrial hygiene. The WVMEP prides itself on helping manufacturers and working closely with state and economic development resources to provide additional support and ensure all needs of the manufacturers are addressed.

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Success Stories

Mini Grant Program Helps Company Align Shipping Processes for Efficiencies.

Reported Year
2024
To remain a global leader, Marsh Bellofram needed to update its shipping and receiving system to streamline internal processes and increase market share in the energy industries served. This included the addition of cycle count, inventory movement functions, and purchase order receiving functionality updates within Fourth Shift, Marsh Bellofram’s

Celebrating the Importance of Success Through Teamwork

Reported Year
2024
STOCKMEIER, as a family business, believes the company's success hinges on a dedication to the growth and advancement of their team, both as individuals and professionals. STOCKMEIER hosts team-building events each year during the company holiday party as part of the company's commitment to professional growth for its team. After the success of

Manufacturer Trains New Internal Auditors to Support ISO 9001 System

Reported Year
2023
DALB Inc. is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and has their own internal auditing team that evaluates their own operations as part of the required auditing process. To ensure that their audit team is robust and that enough employees are trained to conduct audits, they contracted with WVU Industrial Extension, part of the MEP National Network, to train
Created March 18, 2019, Updated February 19, 2025
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