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NIST in Connecticut

NIST ensures that the U.S. economy runs on fair transactions, that our infrastructure is built with quality construction materials, that our manufacturers can innovate and compete internationally, and that we have access to reliable products at home. We provide critical measurements and standards, including nearly 600 calibration services and more than 1,100 standard reference materials, that make Americans safer and healthier and help our companies innovate.

Below you will see a small snippet of what NIST is doing in Connecticut. More information about how NIST is supporting key sectors in Connecticut will be added to this page in the future.

MEP Success Stories

Forum Plastics’ Investment in Supervisory Training Cultivates Stronger Leaders

Reported Year
2025
Recognizing the importance of building and keeping a skilled workforce, Forum Plastics strategically invests in its employees by expanding their knowledge and improving their skills. They recognize the crucial role of effective managers in increasing organizational value and greatly enhancing team performance. Recognizing the future potential of a

Specialty Cable Manufacturer's Dedication to Quality Secures AS9100 Recertification

Reported Year
2025
As part of the company's commitment to its customers and the continuous improvement of its Quality Management System (QMS), SCC needed to conduct its annual Internal Quality Audit (IQA) in preparation for its AS9100D certification audit Maintaining AS9100D certification helps organizations improve quality, streamline processes, and build

Printing Company Drives Environmental Sustainability Through Efficiency

Reported Year
2025
A leader in sustainable printing, Allied Printing is ISO 14001:2015 certified and recognized by People’s Action for Clean Energy for its Going Green initiative. The company reduces its environmental impact and improves efficiency through eco-friendly practices such as extensive recycling, a large solar array, energy-efficient lighting, an on-site

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