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MEP National Network Success Stories

The MEP National NetworkTM has over 1,200 success stories representing our work with U.S. manufacturers. Find out how MEP Centers in your area have helped thousands of manufacturers improve operations, increase profits, create or maintain jobs, and establish a foundation for long-term business growth and productivity. Centers tailor services to meet critical needs, ranging from process improvement and workforce development to specialized business practices, including supply chain integration, innovation, and technology transfer.

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Client Name Title Report Year Center Sort descending State Congressional District
VMC Chinese Parts Carbondale Manufacturer Grows Online Sales with Streamlined Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Strategy 2021 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 12
Advantage Components, Inc. Expand and Grow 2023 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 11
Steven Plastics, Inc. Establishing A New Website with Help from IMEC 2023 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 6, 8
Ellie Day Activewear Be Found Online 2023 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 4, 7
Howe Corporation Maximize Your Potential 2023 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 4, 5, 7
Lemfco Grey Iron Casting Company Develops and Grows Their Online Presence 2022 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 16, 17
Aztec Plastic Company Illinois Plastic Injection Molding company implements 5S Workplace Organization and Kaisen to eliminate wastes, improve productivity and efficiency, and boost employee satisfaction. 2022 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 4, 5, 7
Wagner Machine Co. Champaign Precision Machine Shop Sees New Growth 2022 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 13, 15
Trim-Tex Inc. Drywall Manufacturer Improves Workplace Culture and Employee Engagement 2020 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 5, 9
GAM Enterprises, Inc. ERP Software Selection Positions Precision Machining Company for the Next Phase of Strategic Growth. 2022 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 6, 8, 9, 10
Doran Scales Inc. Digital Scale Manufacturer Focuses on an Efficient Flow Ad Maximizing Space to Increase Employee and Customer Satisfaction 2020 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 6, 14
Bourn & Koch, Inc. Machine Tool Manufacturer Adopts New Workforce Processes 2021 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 16, 17
Quad-City Engineering Co. Inc. East Moline Machine Shop Improves Business Processes, Boosts Productivity and Attracts New Customers with ISO 9001:2015 2021 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 17
Midwest Aero Support, Inc. Machesney Park Manufacturer Achieves Compliance Goals to Meet DOD Cybersecurity Requirements 2021 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 16
PedalCell Chicago Manufacturer Leverages Illinois Manufacturing Innovation Voucher 2020 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 4, 5, 7
Area Diesel Service Inc. Carlinville Manufacturer Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification 2020 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 13, 17
Litania Sports Group 80/20 Business Process Optimization Process Training Improves Employee Focus, Profitability, and Customer Value for Athletic Equipment Manufacturer 2019 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 13, 15
Prater Industries, Inc. Custom Grinding and Milling Manufacturer - and its Customers - Reap the Benefits of Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace 2019 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 11, 13
Chemtool, Inc. - Rockton Production Adoption of 5S/Workplace Organization Leads to an Increase in Workplace Safety and Production Efficiencies 2019 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 16
Mighty Hook, Inc. Chicago Manufacturer Drives Lean, Workforce and Strategy Improvements to Build an Efficient Fulfillment Process 2019 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Illinois 8, 10, 14
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